Calorie labelling on menus and food products has ‘small’ effect, review finds

The review looked at evidence from studies involving more than 10,000 participants. Picture: PA

Calorie labelling on menus and products has a “small” but “potentially meaningful” effect on people’s food choices, according to a review.

Calorie labels in supermarkets, restaurants and other food outlets led to an average reduction in the calories people selected and purchased of 1.8% – equating to 11 calories in a 600 calorie meal – or around two almonds, evidence from 25 studies suggests.