Speaking on how this could help tackle nationwide obesity and promoting weight loss, a spokesperson from TK-Fitness commented on the findings: “The average person needs around 1600-2000 calories a day, going over these calories will cause you to gain weight,” they said.

“Adding calories to a menu can show how easy it is to overeat and could be a move in the right direction to cut down on obesity.

“It’s important to know that all of the foods above can be eaten as part of a balanced diet, and knowing that a bag of prawn crackers could take an hour and 11 minutes of running to burn off the equivalent in calories may make people less likely to binge eat.”

But there are others who believe there are hidden dangers to displaying calorie information, with around 1.25 million people in the UK living with an eating disorder, according to charity Beat.

Source: Daily Express | Diet