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Calories on menus: The consumer’s right to know

Calories on menus: The consumer’s right to know. What does the menu labeling legislation propose?. Require fast food and chain restaurants with 20 or more stores in the country to post calories on menu boards. More detailed nutrition information would be available at counter. . 1990

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Calories on menus: The consumer’s right to know

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  1. Calories on menus: The consumer’s right to know

  2. What does the menu labeling legislation propose? Require fast food and chain restaurants with 20 or more stores in the country to post calories on menu boards. More detailed nutrition information would be available at counter.

  3. 1990 Nutrition Labeling and Education Act

  4. 75% of adults report using nutrition labels. Using labels associated with more healthful diets.

  5. Why is menu labeling important?

  6. People underestimate calories in fast food • 9 out of 10 people underestimate calories in fast food menus by an average of more than 600 calories • In a poll experienced nutritional professionals underestimated fast food by 200-600 calories

  7. Proposed KY legislation Sen. Denise Harper-Angel Rep. Kelly Flood

  8. Does menu labeling work? 14 studies found people ordered fewer calories when point-of-purchase calorie info is available.

  9. Menu labeling may encourage chains to improve nutritional content of their menus

  10. Consumers have a right to information

  11. Energy use on appliances

  12. Care instructions on clothing

  13. Anita CourtneyPublic Health Consultantanitac@qx.net

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