Abolish the new calories on menu legislation

The Issue

UK parliament approved a new legislation that states as mandatory that calories of every food and drink are written in menus of restaurants, cafes and take always. This has been done to, in their world, prevent and fight obesity.

This new rule is extremely dangerous for people who suffers from eating disorders as Bulimia and Anorexia, people that fight for their life and their recovery. Calories counting is an extremely common behaviour in people who suffers from ED, and can be extremely triggering even for who’s struggling with body image, self esteem and recovery from such illnesses.

It seems that none sees how many people, especially young ones, suffer of ED until is too late. 
As a person who is recovering from anorexia and works in the hospitality business, I want to raise my voice against this legislation and the damage it can - and will - do.

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The Issue

UK parliament approved a new legislation that states as mandatory that calories of every food and drink are written in menus of restaurants, cafes and take always. This has been done to, in their world, prevent and fight obesity.

This new rule is extremely dangerous for people who suffers from eating disorders as Bulimia and Anorexia, people that fight for their life and their recovery. Calories counting is an extremely common behaviour in people who suffers from ED, and can be extremely triggering even for who’s struggling with body image, self esteem and recovery from such illnesses.

It seems that none sees how many people, especially young ones, suffer of ED until is too late. 
As a person who is recovering from anorexia and works in the hospitality business, I want to raise my voice against this legislation and the damage it can - and will - do.

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Petition created on 23 March 2022