BBC show The Restaurant That Burns Off Calories accused of not being ‘remotely responsible’ for people with eating disorders

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “We would urge television commissioners to consider the impact that their programmes may have on vulnerable people, and instead focus on healthy and balanced eating.” The charity even kept its online peer support group The Sanctuary open late last night to deal with the fallout from the show, tweeting: “Our services have sadly been in high demand tonight due to BBC2 ‘The Restaurant that Burns Off Calories’.” Food writer Ruby Tandoh, whose book Eat Up! “If you’ve ever struggled with disordered eating, felt s*** about your body or had other anxieties around food/exercise, please spare yourself the hurt and stress of watching the BBC Horizon show tonight,” she tweeted. We deserve better.” Piers Morgan slams ‘bonkers’ reaction to GCSE calorie question that upset pupils with eating disorders Sirieix retaliated, tweeting: “Thank you so so so much for using your platform and bringing attention to this really good #horizon scientific special @BBCTwo​ tonight at 9pm with @DrZoeWilliams. The programme never endorses or suggests restricting calories below these levels.” If anyone has been affected by the issues raised in “The Restaurant That Burns Off Calories”, Beat’s Helpline is available 365 days a year on 0808 801 0677.