Calories listed on menus at all chains, coming soon

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h3h8m3
h3h8m3 Posts: 455 Member
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http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/bestoftv/2011/07/12/exp.am.menu.calories.labeling.cnn

I saw this video on CNN.com's site, and thought I'd see if anyone here knows more about it. Can you share any links to articles about this new requirement?

I'm very excited to see what's in all those dishes at my favorite chains... the really big ones have it, but there some mid-tier restaurants that don't list it on their website yet.

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  • mistyb47711
    mistyb47711 Posts: 861 Member
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    about time...now they cant fool us anymore when we see the actual numbers
  • MissingMyOldSelf
    MissingMyOldSelf Posts: 689 Member
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    now. let's just hope the portion size is true to the facts!!!!!
  • eouimet
    eouimet Posts: 29
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    i think its good for people who want to lose weight but at the same time i think this will have a very negative effect on people with eating disorders.
  • lilRicki
    lilRicki Posts: 4,555 Member
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    they may have to write it on the menu, doesn't mean it's true...there is no legislation demanding that the labels on food has to be correct, they just have to have labels...
  • h3h8m3
    h3h8m3 Posts: 455 Member
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    http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/news/articles/2011/04/17/20110417federal-menu-labeling-standard-restaurants-obesity.html#ixzz1RvgliBvf


    "The law will force chain restaurants to disclose the amount of calories, fat and sodium in diners' favorite dishes."

    Regarding timing:

    "A statutory 60-day period for comments began April 1. The Food and Drug Administration expects to publish requirements by the end of this year. The law would take effect six to nine months after the requirements are published."

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