A study from England reveals that calorie labeling on restaurant menus, implemented in 2022, has had a modest impact on reducing calorie counts, with only a 2% decrease observed. Despite hopes that the labels would encourage healthier eating, the findings suggest minimal change in consumer habits and highlight the ineffectiveness of the policy compared to other measures like the soft drink tax. The study analyzed over 31,000 menu items and found that while some establishments reduced calorie counts, overall changes were limited, contributing to the ongoing obesity epidemic in the UK. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)