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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Charlie Duffield

Calorie counts set to appear on menus as part of government drive to tackle obesity

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The calorie content of dishes is set to published on menus from Wednesday, as part of the government’s intiative to cut obesity rates and improve the nation’s health.

Businesses with 250 or more employees in England, including cafes, restaurants and takeaways, will need to reveal the calorie information of non-prepacked food and soft drinks.

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