Public 'tricked' into buying unhealthy food The UK's obesity crisis is being fuelled by businesses pushing unhealthy food and larger portions on shoppers, according to health experts.
The Royal Society for Public Health warned consumers were being tricked by a marketing ploy known as upselling.
The tactic involves shops, cafes and restaurants encouraging customers to upgrade to larger meals and drinks or adding high-calorie toppings and sides.
A poll suggested eight in 10 people experienced it every week. BBC News
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The Royal Society for Public Health warned consumers were being tricked by a marketing ploy known as upselling.
The tactic involves shops, cafes and restaurants encouraging customers to upgrade to larger meals and drinks or adding high-calorie toppings and sides.
A poll suggested eight in 10 people experienced it every week. BBC News
See also:
- New report reveals ‘upselling’ is fuelling the obesity crisis Royal Society for Public Health
- Shoppers eat an extra 17,000 calories a year because of 'supersize' tactics The Daily Telegraph
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