If you've eaten out this week you might have noticed something different on the menu. Underneath the description in the small print is the number of calories you're scoffing - and it some cases it could come as a shock. A three-course dinner down the pub could add up to more than 3,000 calories - way over the daily recommended 2,000 for a woman and 2,500 for a man.
Nachos weigh in at 783 calories (and that's without any added toppings such as chilli beef); fish and chips racks up a further 1,551 and if you've room for a slice of chocolate fudge cake that's another 684 - a grand total of 3,018 calories. The stark reality might make you lose your appetite. Alternatively, you could have a 'skinny steak' with no chips for 495 calories or a chicken and bacon salad for 458.
This week the Government made it a legal requirement for all restaurants, pubs, coffee shops and takeaways which employ more than 250 staff to show calorie information both on print menus and online - including delivery platforms - in a bid to tackle obesity and encourage diners to make healthier choices.
