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By: Jodi

Jodi — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:52:28 +0000

Hilarious *someone who is 300 pounds won’t know or care*. Yes, all people who are overweight are stupid and want to turn a blind eye. Actually, many of them are more well versed in nutrition and calories than many thin folks. You only have to take a round through a Weight Watchers meeting to find that the very 300 pound (or more) person you are talking about knows more and cares more than you. I figure a lot of over eating is a disease much like heroine addiction. And I don’t for one second think that the reason I’m not a heroine addict is because I know more about heroine than someone who is. That line of thinking doesn’t make a lot of sense does it?

That being said, I’m all for putting nutritional content up at resturants. It may not make everyone change their minds, but at least they can’t turn a blind eye. And when those numbers are staring you in the face you can’t pretend that it’s really something else. It might also just inspire the fast food industry to change things up a bit. I doubt they are proud about having to post some of that stuff!

By: Julie M

Julie M — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:26:43 +0000

I am extremely excited about the passing of the Federal regulation regarding menu labeling to take effect March 23, 2011! It will help the public become more aware of the amount of calories they are consuming from fast food. Along with it, however, we need to get more nutritional education to the public as well. The information could be meaningless if people do not know what it means and how it can affect their individual lives. I am from Kentucky where we are ranked fourth in the nation for obesity, and I do not think this law will have much of an effect on us immediately, unfortunately. Like a previous posted said, this is a great step in the right direction.

By: RR in Ks

RR in Ks — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:29:44 +0000

It is a great step in the right direction. The 300 lb person may not care today, but as society as a whole becomes educated about nutrition perhaps he/she will realize how important it is to know what you eat. Many people do not understand nutrition labels but increasing the availability of this information should encourage them to learn.

By: Vicki

Vicki — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 04:13:19 +0000

I am THRILLED that nutrition information will now be available. My husband and I eat out a lot and it’s hard to know what to order, now that I’m dieting. I looked up Pasta Milano at Mac. Grill the other day and was SHOCKED to see that it packs a whopping 1500 calories and 4000mg of sodium!!!!!!! I think restaurants will begin to give us healthier options instead of larger portions!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:12:40 +0000

I think this is a great thing. In a world of calorie-conscious people, this gives those who are trying to cut calories the opportunity to weigh up the costs of eating something out of their typically healthy eating routine. If you know how much is in it, you may feel less guilty for eating it if you still stay in your target calories for the day.

On top of that, companies get away with hiding too much from us. I mean some products don’t even have “real” meat in even though it deceptively looks like they do, other products claim to be from a specific country when in fact it is just put together in that country and the produce isn’t.

There are so many hidden things in our food that the only way we can get around it is to eat completely fresh all the time. For some people this just isn’t always possible so I think its great that our food is becoming more “honest”.

http://www.eating-naturally.com

By: Nicholas James

Nicholas James — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 08:25:22 +0000

Agree with you. But I personally know many peoples, advising other people but having nutritious food for their selves. Overeating can be guessed from their bellies hanging over the pants and trousers
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By: iveestyle

iveestyle — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:12:14 +0000

I think this is a great thing. We all should be a little more aware of what we eat, how could it be anymore clear then when it hits you in the face like this? Hopefully this really makes a difference!

By: H

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:09:51 +0000

I use the nutrition information – largely at fast food type places like Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks. I’ve joked that I can no longer treat myself knowing that a Starbucks cookie is 410 calories…so intead, I go to a hole in the wall place where they don’t post calories. As my grandmother says: if you close your eyes it doesn’t count. But seriously, I think the nutrition labeling laws are important – but the question I raise, is will it help someone who isn’t nutrition savvy and has no idea what 500 calories mean in his or her diet? Or, if someone is 300 pounds, will they even care? So for the small population who does understand calories, I think it’s great. But I think we have a long way to go before it works for everyone.