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Opinions vary widely about this new policy. Advocates say it empowers consumers who want easy access to this information. Opponents find it to be a waste of time, especially when no one wants to know this information.
- Chain Restaurants, Theaters, Amusement Parks And Grocery Delis Must Post Calorie Counts In A Year, To Fight Obesity
McDonald's already posts calorie content on its menusIn an effort to combat the country's obesity epidemic, the Food and Drug Administration issued final regulations Tuesday that will require chains with 20 or more restaurants, movie theaters...
- Study Finds That Signs That Connect Calories To Activity Are More Effective Than Nutrition Labels To Change Behavior
Most Americans don't adjust their bad eating habits after reading nutrition labels, but when they are provided information that is easy to understand, like connecting the amount of exercise needed to burn a certain number of calories, many do make...
- Calorie Counts On Your Coke And Pepsi Machines Coming In 2013
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and the Dr Pepper Snapple Group, for starters, will start displaying calorie counts on vending machines in an effort to encourage consumers to make lower-calorie choices, starting in 2013. The plan, explains Time magazine, falls in...
- Smart Snacking: Part One
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom It?s hard to make healthy foods choices when you?re running around, and don?t have time to preplan. In the perfect world, you?d be carrying a fruit, or small protein bar, or a small bag of nuts when you need a snack. In...
- Slim Down Your Bread
Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom Not a day goes by that I don?t hear about the forlorn ?longing for breads? from people trying to cut calories. While whole grain breads can be a healthy part of a calorie-controlled diet, it?s often hard to limit the portions. So,...
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Coming Soon to Your Local McDonald?s: Calorie Postings!
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom
You might have heard about calorie postings on fast-food menus in New York City, and elsewhere, and wonder if it will hit our region anytime soon. The answer is a definite YES. McDonald?s is taking a bold step in posting the calorie counts of all menu items, along side the prices. This will be in all restaurant locations across the nation. If you think this will make the signage a little cluttered, you?re right. Although it?s a lot of information to ?digest,? it is very helpful to becoming an informed patron.
Opinions vary widely about this new policy. Advocates say it empowers consumers who want easy access to this information. Opponents find it to be a waste of time, especially when no one wants to know this information. I say it?s a step in the right direction and can only help those who want to be more mindful. Those who are not interested can just ignore it. And that?s just what focus groups have found.
What do you think about calorie postings on menus? I?d love to know!
- Chain Restaurants, Theaters, Amusement Parks And Grocery Delis Must Post Calorie Counts In A Year, To Fight Obesity
McDonald's already posts calorie content on its menusIn an effort to combat the country's obesity epidemic, the Food and Drug Administration issued final regulations Tuesday that will require chains with 20 or more restaurants, movie theaters...
- Study Finds That Signs That Connect Calories To Activity Are More Effective Than Nutrition Labels To Change Behavior
Most Americans don't adjust their bad eating habits after reading nutrition labels, but when they are provided information that is easy to understand, like connecting the amount of exercise needed to burn a certain number of calories, many do make...
- Calorie Counts On Your Coke And Pepsi Machines Coming In 2013
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and the Dr Pepper Snapple Group, for starters, will start displaying calorie counts on vending machines in an effort to encourage consumers to make lower-calorie choices, starting in 2013. The plan, explains Time magazine, falls in...
- Smart Snacking: Part One
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom It?s hard to make healthy foods choices when you?re running around, and don?t have time to preplan. In the perfect world, you?d be carrying a fruit, or small protein bar, or a small bag of nuts when you need a snack. In...
- Slim Down Your Bread
Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom Not a day goes by that I don?t hear about the forlorn ?longing for breads? from people trying to cut calories. While whole grain breads can be a healthy part of a calorie-controlled diet, it?s often hard to limit the portions. So,...