However, this explanation does not adequately capture obesity’s multifaceted aetiology (Camacho and Ruppel 2017). Obesity’s cause is often boiled down to the notion that the number of calories individuals ingest exceeds the number expended thus, the “cure” is to simply encourage them to “eat less, move more” (Camacho and Ruppel 2017 Lucan and DiNicolantonio 2014). “Calories in, calories out” does not fully explain obesity 2015), and may have unforeseen consequences for those with and at risk of eating disorders (EDs), as well as those with obesity. Despite these potential benefits, there is evidence to argue this initiative may fail to acknowledge obesity’s complex causality (Camacho and Ruppel 2017 Lucan and DiNicolantonio 2014), does not significantly modify individuals’ consumption (Cantu-Jungles et al. Block and Roberto ( 2014) further argue that exposure to menu calorie labelling may enhance consumers’ awareness of calories and healthy eating over time. Thus, providing calorie information may allow individuals to select lower-calorie meals that are more in line with their daily energy requirements. Regardless of ED, dieting, or weight status, individuals demonstrate low accuracy in their estimations of the calories in restaurant meals (Roberto et al. When compared with home-cooked meals, meals purchased outside the home tend to exhibit larger portion sizes and higher caloric content, and thus may promote overeating (Roberto et al. Potential benefits of the Healthy Menu Choices ActĪdvocates of menu calorie labelling note restaurant foods comprise an increasing proportion of individuals’ caloric consumption (Block and Roberto 2014), with evidence that consumer spending on restaurant food has increased since the mid-1990s (Cantu-Jungles et al. Dans notre commentaire, nous faisons valoir que vu les preuves de ses bienfaits minimes et de ses préjudices possibles, l’étiquetage nutritionnel des menus pourrait être une initiative de santé publique malavisée. Outre l’utilité contestable de l’initiative, il n’a pas été tenu compte jusqu’à maintenant des conséquences négatives imprévues qu’elle pourrait avoir sur la symptomatologie des troubles alimentaires (TA) dans la population générale et chez les personnes qui tentent de se remettre d’un TA. De plus, la polarisation sur la teneur calorique pourrait être une stratégie inefficace ou même nuisible pour endiguer l’épidémie d’obésité. L’intention de l’initiative était de freiner la montée de l’obésité et de réduire les taux d’obésité actuels, mais les données semblent indiquer que l’étiquetage nutritionnel des menus ne modifie pas sensiblement les choix d’aliments des particuliers. La loi vise à permettre à la population ontarienne de se familiariser avec la teneur calorique des aliments et des boissons consommés à l’extérieur du foyer et de faire des choix alimentaires plus sains dans les restaurants. The objective of the current commentary is thus to argue that in light of evidence of minimal benefit and the potential for harm, nutrition labelling on menus may be a misguided public health initiative.ĭepuis le 1 er janvier 2017, selon la Loi pour des choix santé dans les menus, les chaînes de restauration qui comptent 20 établissements ou plus en Ontario sont tenues d’afficher le nombre de calories de chaque aliment au menu. Beyond the initiative’s questionable utility, there has been a lack of consideration as of yet to the unintended negative implications this initiative may have on eating disorder (ED) symptomatology in the general population and those attempting to recover from an ED. Moreover, focusing primarily on caloric content may be an ineffective, and perhaps detrimental, strategy to effect change in the obesity epidemic. Though arising as an initiative to attenuate the development of obesity and current obesity rates, evidence suggests menu labelling does not significantly alter individuals’ food choices. The impetus for this legislation was to enable Ontarians to become aware of the calorie content of foods and beverages consumed outside the home, and make healthier dietary choices while dining out. As of January 1, 2017, the Healthy Menu Choices Act mandates that food service premises with 20 or more locations in Ontario must display the number of calories in every food item sold on menus.
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