A third of gluten or lactose intolerant adults have been 'food shamed' due to their dietary requirements or preferences, a study has found.
They are accused of lying about special dietary needs, while others are told they are 'delusional' (38 per cent) and 'just following trends' (20 per cent) when specifying what they can't eat.
And despite highlighting their food needs, almost half have been served meals or drinks containing the very ingredients they are unable to consume.
But rather than cause a fuss, a fifth will eat food they are intolerant to - knowing they will have to suffer the consequences later on.