US and UK scientists who have researched the best way to make consumers aware of their food choices suggest putting exercise labels on packaging.
Now all foodstuffs have a mention of the number of calories, but for many people these numbers mean nothing. Mentioning the number of miles you have to walk or run to burn off the calories from a snack you’re about to eat will be more effective, according to the scientists.
Following the US and UK research suggested The last news a list together with some delicacies and the associated distances:
Donut (55 g): 200 kcal = 2 km run
Twix (50 g): 248 kcal = 2.5 km running
French fries (100 g): 262 kcal = 2.6 km running
Croque monsieur: (2 white sandwiches) 380 kcal = 3.8 km running
Bag of chips (100 g): 530 kcal = 5.3 km run
Big Mac: 557 kcal = 5.5 km run
Kebab sandwich (300 g): 654 kcal = 6.5 km running
Bag of acidic mats (200 g): 738 kcal = 7.4 km run
Oliebollen (5 pieces): 805 kcal = 8 km running
Pizza margherita (350 g): 812 kcal = 8.1 km run
The newspaper warns that these are only averages. Numerous factors (age, weight, hormones, …) play a role in how much you actually have to exercise to burn certain foods.
Moreover, it cannot be the intention to consciously compensate for unhealthy eating through exercise. Exercise should not be the excuse to stuff yourself with junk food before or after.
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