Calorie labels on menus are meant to help people make healthier choices when eating out. However, calorie information only influences people who are already actively trying to lose weight, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. For everyone else, the labels make little difference to what they choose.
Are calorie labels on menus worth it? New eye-tracking study reveals hidden patterns
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