Are we really ready for calorie counts on menu's?
I read today that the FDA is finally going to mandate that calorie counts be included on menus in restaurants. That means that from now on, when you go to order that salad that you think is good for you, the number of calories it contains will be right there next to the description. I've seen this already in Philadelphia and it definitely made a difference in the meal that I ordered. The food industry has been fighting this for sometime now. Could it possibly be that once consumers know what they are eating that they might just make healthier choices? I think so. What do you think? Will it make a difference to you if you know how many calories, grams of fat, sodium and sugar are in your favorite restaurant meal, appetizer or dessert? Will it change how you order or where you eat? Way to go FDA. This is a move in the right direction considering the current status of the population. No one needs to be reminded that two-thirds of the people in America are currently overweight or obese. Regulations like this will also force restaurant CEO's to rethink their menus and start developing healthier options and portions that people will still want to eat and feel good about.
That's what I think. What do you think?
