American Heart Association - Should chain restaurants be required to display calorie counts on their menus?

Supports the New York City's Board of Health ruling

From an article in the Times

    The new labeling rules by New York City’s Board of Health have support from a cross section of organizations, including consumer groups like Public Citizen and the Center for Science in the Public Interest, as well as doctor groups like the American Medical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association.

    While some chains already post calorie information on posters, fliers or on the Internet, public health officials argue that people may change their ordering habits or restaurants might change their menus if calorie labeling is more conspicuous.

    The New York rule would require that chains with 15 or more restaurants nationally, including fast-food restaurants, put the information on their menus or menu boards.

Posted on 5/9/2008 10:52:45 PM by EricaSApproved 5/12/2008 3:40 PM