An all-you-can-eat restaurant has sparked outrage after issuing a brutal calorie warning to diners.
The automated message was shared to Reddit’s Mildly Infuriating thread by an unnamed customer who was trying to purchase three lamb skewers.
The image showed a pop-up notification that had appeared on an order screen before the diner could checkout.
It read: ‘For your own health concern, an average adult’s intake should not exceed 1,000 calories.
‘Extra charge may apply for unfinished food.
‘Your current calorie intake is 2,000 calories. Are you sure you want to proceed?’
In the bottom corner of the screen, it stated that the three lamb skewers in ‘this round’ totaled 240 calories with the previous orders already adding up to 1,760 calories.
It then said that the amount of food consumed would be ‘good to serve two people.’
The automated message was shared to Reddit’s Mildly Infuriating thread by an unnamed customer who was trying to purchase three lamb skewers
Adults who are 21 and older should consume anywhere between 1,600 and 3,000 calories per day, according to dietary guidelines in the United States.
But intakes can differ due to factors such as activity level, age, medications and hormones – to name just a few.
The controversial image soon sparked fierce backlash among viewers.
One wrote: ‘This is so dystopian. Let people eat freely…’
Another shared: ‘A calorie tracker actually is awesome but calling you out on eating is kinda crazy.’
And a third joked: ‘Calories are the least of my concerns when I go for all you can eat! Yes, I’m sure I want to continue…’
However, there were some who commended the restaurant’s efforts to cut down on food waste.
‘This is very common at an all-you-can-eat, specifically at Asian restaurants. It is to prevent excess food waste,’ one shared.
Adults who are 21 and older should consume anywhere between 1,600 and 3,000 calories per day (stock image)
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Another chimed in: ‘A business trying to reduce waste is positive in my books.’
‘Seems reasonable? What’s the issue?’ someone else asked.
The name and location of the restaurant are not yet known.
It comes after the Daily Mail revealed where people go wrong when it comes to counting calories.
Experts shared evidence that calorie-counting can have the opposite of the desired effect, leading to increased hunger and a lower metabolic rate.
