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flag A UK calorie labelling law reduced menu calories by just 9 kcal on average, with little impact on obesity.

flag A 2022 UK calorie labelling law for large food businesses led to only a 2% average drop in menu calorie content—about 9 kcal per item—according to a BMJ Public Health study. flag Analysis of over 31,000 menu items showed slight reductions in beverages, burgers, and main courses, especially in pubs and sports venues, but no major reformulation. flag No significant change in customer calorie purchases was observed, and the policy had limited impact on public health, with experts urging stronger measures like sugar taxes to combat rising obesity.

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