Former food tsar proposes cigarette-style warnings on unhealthy snacks
A controversial proposal by former government food tsar Henry Dimbleby to introduce cigarette-style warnings on chocolate bars and crisp packets has been met with criticism, with Downing Street distancing itself from the idea. Dimbleby is advocating for sweeping restrictions on junk food, including less prominent displays in supermarkets and mandatory labels indicating the health risks of consuming such products.
Lack of support for smoking-like disclaimers on junk food
Despite Labour's push for a ban on junk food advertising, Sir Keir Starmer's team has clarified that they currently have no plans to implement smoking-like disclaimers on unhealthy food items. Critics, such as Chris Snowdon from the IEA, have labeled Dimbleby's ideas as "crackpot" and criticized his disregard for public opinion, economic costs, and effectiveness of such policies.
Study finds calorie counts on menus do not reduce calorie intake
In a related study, researchers from Liverpool University discovered that listing calorie counts on pub and restaurant menus did not lead to a significant decrease in calorie consumption among patrons. Despite reading the information, people did not alter their eating habits. This outcome has been seen as another failure of nanny state policies by critics like Mr. Snowdon.
