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Why have calories been added to menus at restaurants in England?

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Many of us love to go out and eat, but now choosing what you order off the menu could make you lose your appetite

Diners in England will now see calories on menus when they eat out.

So now diners will know how much a Full English Breakfast will cost their hip pocket and their waistline.

Restaurants, cafes and takeaways with more than 250 staff must print how many calories are in meals on their menus, websites, and delivery platforms.

The new rule is part of government plans to tackle obesity by helping people make healthier choices.

Some restaurants told BBC it could increase their costs, while an eating disorder charity says it could contribute to harmful thoughts and behaviours.

McDonalds has been publishing nutrition information for more than a decade.

The new rules don’t stop at menus, large food and drink businesses in England must also display the calorie information of non-prepacked food and soft drinks too.

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