Study: Menu Labeling Prevents Weight Gain
The University of California’s Center for Weight and Health recently released findings that shows California adults could avoid gaining approximately 2.7 pounds each year if calories were posted on fast-food menu boards statewide.
From QSRWeb.com:
The analysis combines findings from two key sources to understand how calories posted on fast-food menu boards could shape the health of California. A 2008 New York City study found that patrons of fast-food restaurants where calorie counts were shown consumed 52 fewer calories per visit. And a 2007 consumer survey shows that California adults who eat at fast-food chains do so an average of 3.4 times per week.
The Center for Weight and Health analysis was conducted in cooperation with the California Center for Public Health Advocacy, an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization leading efforts in California to understand and address the state’s growing obesity crisis. The full paper is available online at www.publichealthadvocacy.org.
It will be interesting to see if more cities and states adopt menu labeling laws. Already, laws are in place in quite a few areas around the country and more cities are looking at adding similar laws. McDonald’s, Burger King and Wendy’s, beware!
I believe that we all understand approximately what the caloric values of the food we eat are so I’m not sold on the fact that these laws are really that necessary. I do believe that we need to be mindful of what we eat and that restaurants should have the information available to their guests upon requests. Thoughts?
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