It has been suggested by a recent report that eating sugar rich foods could lead to addition of calories as well as could prove hazardous to health just like alcohol and other such drugs. A team of scientists at the University of California has told that fatty foods should be provided with extra taxes charged on them.

The report says that eating fatty foods such as a cappuccino or a chicken wrap results in gaining extra calories that could further lead to hazardous health issues. As per the team of scientists, it is very necessary to print calorie counts alongside the food items on menus as it has a great impact on what customers chose to eat.

As per the findings of the report, legislation had been introduced in America that forced different food outlets to print calorie counts on menus. It is being said that the announcement of such legislation brought a major change in the nation as it was found that people started consuming less amount of calories since then.

According to reports, health officials in Ireland have also suggested outlets in the country to display calorie counts on their menus concerning the health of people. It has been revealed that the country's health minister James Reilly has told the cafes and food outlets across the nation to put calorie counts contained in different food stuffs so that people may know about the same and could be able to select what to eat and what not.

Also, he has warned them that he would introduce legislation forcing them to follow the order if they do not do so. "Food businesses supply what consumers demand. Research has shown that putting calories on menus creates a demand for healthier options", he added.