Why is it not mandatory ....

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  • RhonndaJ
    RhonndaJ Posts: 1,615 Member
    I don't think it's realistic to expect all restaurants to have their nutritional information available, and to be honest, those that are available are only approximations, since it's not like packaged foods where it's mass production. One chef makes something one day, another chef makes it another day, counts are going to be different.


    I don't plan on calorie counting my entire life. I need to be able to estimate and make good choices without the numbers and restaurants are a good place to test those skills.
  • Ruthe8
    Ruthe8 Posts: 423 Member
    ...You do realize that most chains keep that information readily available online.


    Seriously, never had a problem looking up calorie counts for my favorite restaurants...
    No offense, but you need better taste. What is your favorite restaurant, Applebees?

    OP, there is no way to get an accurate calorie count at a decent restaurant, because the dishes are not made on an assembly line. Doing everything the same way every time does not make for fine dining.

    It's silly to ask "why is it not mandatory" if you have any understanding of how such mandatory things would come about. It's not required because no one has ever sponsored a bill that would make this a law. Hopefully such a thing will never happen.
  • maurierose
    maurierose Posts: 574 Member
    In California all restaurants/chains with more than 20 locations are required to post nutritional info - it's even on a lot of drivethru boards..... it's actually kind of nice, but doesn't help with those mom/pop locations!
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    In California all restaurants/chains with more than 20 locations are required to post nutritional info - it's even on a lot of drivethru boards..... it's actually kind of nice, but doesn't help with those mom/pop locations!

    WA is the same way.

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