Calorie labeling: it’s catching

August 4, 2008

As predicted, other cities and counties are following New York’s example and requiring calories to be listed on menu boards. The latest is Portland, which follows Seattle and San Francisco, if you are keeping score.  In Portland, 90 chains are involved so there will be plenty to talk about.  Who’s next?


3 Comments

  1. The menu-labeling victory in Oregon was quite a fight! I testified at the Commissioners’ hearing last week, and the National Restaurant Association’s Oregon chapter were like ‘vultures’, swarming over the Commissioners! I’ve never given political, public testimony, and it was a bit nerve-racking to speak out against the lobbyist pros!
    But I’m so glad that I did, and I thank Dr. Nestle for her courage, insight and vision, all of which inspired me with the fortitude to speak out!
    -Janet Guss, Portland OR (via NYC, from the Obesity Research Center).

    Comment by Dr. Janet Guss — August 6, 2008 @ 10:55 am

  2. I wonder if this will have any effect at all. Will this cause restaurants to offers smaller portions? Or re-do their recipes. Cause people to order differently? It would be irritating to think it wouldn’t change anything.

    We’ve been putting nutrition information on packaged foods for maybe 20 years now. That has sorta worked, hasn’t it? What with people choosing more healthful foods, and eating less junk, and consuming fewer calories since then.

    Comment by Ivan Road — August 6, 2008 @ 11:19 am

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