Calorie labels on restaurant menus ‘is concern for people with eating disorders’

Academics have called for more research into whether calorie labels are viewed positively or negatively, and if they could potentially reinforce eating disorders. Picture: Martin Keene/PA Wire

The negative impact of calorie-labelled menus in restaurants on those with restrictive eating disorders is a "cause for concern", a study suggests.

It comes as evidence collected as part of a review found people with eating disorders change their behaviour when presented with calorie-labelled menus and opt for lower calorie dishes.