Put a separate panel up that lists the calorie count. It doesn't have to be posted next to the burger or the price

 

I'd think that'd be what restaurants would do. But, I don't think they'll be able to.

 

The idea is to make sure that customers process the calorie information as they are ordering. Many restaurants currently post nutritional information in a hallway, on a hamburger wrapper or on their Web site. The new law will make calories immediately available for most items.

“The nutrition information is right on the menu or menu board next to the name of the menu item, rather than in a pamphlet or in tiny print on a poster, so that consumers can see it when they are making ordering decisions,” says Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin, chairman of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, who wrote the provision.

As someone who has watched calories and lost 20 pounds in the past two months, I think it's a great idea. I'd like to know if the chicken sandwich at McDonalds has more calories than their fish sandwich. Does the salad at McDonalds have fewer calories than the salad at Wendy's? What about Wendy's fish sandwich?

 

I think it's a great idea. I also think it's being done in response to the frivilous lawsuits filed by fat people who sued because fast food made them fat. They have no excuse now because the calorie counts will be posted.

 

I have no problem with a law that helps people make healthy choices, regardless of what political party proposed and passed it. That's the major problem with our country now.

Anyone who is serious about eating health won't eat at McDonalds or Wendys. The only healthy choice with fast food is to not eat it.

As someone who has watched calories and lost 20 pounds in the past two months, I think it's a great idea. I'd like to know if the chicken sandwich at McDonalds has more calories than their fish sandwich. Does the salad at McDonalds have fewer calories than the salad at Wendy's? What about Wendy's fish sandwich?

 

I think it's a great idea. I also think it's being done in response to the frivilous lawsuits filed by fat people who sued because fast food made them fat. They have no excuse now because the calorie counts will be posted.

 

I have no problem with a law that helps people make healthy choices, regardless of what political party proposed and passed it. That's the major problem with our country now.

Don't you think a pamphlet would do nicely?

Anyone who is serious about eating health won't eat at McDonalds or Wendys. The only healthy choice with fast food is to not eat it.

I eat the salads and fish sandwiches at Wendy's frequently. They also have baked potatoes on their menu. Am I getting the Triple Baconator? No. But I am a frequent visitor to Wendy's and they are seeing my weight loss to the point of commenting on it when I place an order.

Anyone who is serious about eating health won't eat at McDonalds or Wendys. The only healthy choice with fast food is to not eat it.

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Again, common sense is lost when the government gets involved.

Common sense is lost when laws and bills are dismissed solely because of the party that introduced it. :thumb:

Common sense is lost when laws and bills are dismissed solely because of the party that introduced it. :thumb:

Agreed, that's not why the vast majority of us are against it though. :thumb:

I was well aware of this provision prior to the signing of the bill. It was not a hidden mandate, and anyone who wanted to do a little research on the bill could have found it.

 

The simple fact is, there are quite a few people who will change their eating habits when they are able to see calories. Just yesterday, my family debated how many calories were in Mac Snack Wrap. Was it better to have 1 or even 2 of those compared to a big mac. And, are the grilled chicken wraps healthy or do I just think they are because we make assumptions.

 

From someone who has lost 45 pounds in the last year and still needs to lose aobut 35 more, I will appreciate being able to see calories on the menu.

 

And it does not effect mom and pops unless mom and pop have over 20 stores.

Don't you think a pamphlet would do nicely?

 

Sure. If you were truly trying to be concious of what you ate, I'd think you'd want to look at the back of the McDonald's tray liners or something like that. Because there they list not only the calorie count, but also the fat grams, sodium, cholesteral, etc. that also plays a part in how "healthy" a food item is.

I eat the salads and fish sandwiches at Wendy's frequently. They also have baked potatoes on their menu. Am I getting the Triple Baconator? No. But I am a frequent visitor to Wendy's and they are seeing my weight loss to the point of commenting on it when I place an order.

If you are losing weight you are doing it inspite of the fish sandwiches. Fish sandwiches from fast food resturants are not very healthy. The salads depend on what is on it.

 

Again, this is the same thing as putting a warning on a pack of cigarettes. If you need it to know it's bad for you then the sign/warning isn't going to help.

I'd imagine the folks at Cracker Barrel are having a cow right now. When my wife did Weight Watchers, that was one restaurant that didn't publish ANYTHING with regards to calorie count, etc. At least the fast food boys will admit that their burgers have 500+ calories in them.

As someone who has watched calories and lost 20 pounds in the past two months, I think it's a great idea. I'd like to know if the chicken sandwich at McDonalds has more calories than their fish sandwich. Does the salad at McDonalds have fewer calories than the salad at Wendy's? What about Wendy's fish sandwich?

 

I think it's a great idea. I also think it's being done in response to the frivilous lawsuits filed by fat people who sued because fast food made them fat. They have no excuse now because the calorie counts will be posted.

 

I have no problem with a law that helps people make healthy choices, regardless of what political party proposed and passed it. That's the major problem with our country now.

 

Do you need a big brother, nanny state to make these decisions for you?

High school health classes were teaching about caloric intake 35 years ago, at least at the school were I taught. Just another example of people not being responsible for their own actions.

They aren't making the decisions for me. They are assisting me in making my own. Kind of like going to a car dealer and seeing the gas mileage figures posted on the window.

Common sense is lost when laws and bills are dismissed solely because of the party that introduced it. :thumb:

 

Common sense is lost when people are too lazy to do what they should be doing for theirselves, instead of asking the government to do it. Another thread debated about what was wrong with education. This thread is an example of what is wrong with education, too many people who are too lazy to do their own research, too lazy to read and too lazy to think for theirselves. Maybe this is why liberals believe they are smarter than everyone and have to think for them.

I don't consider myself lazy. How is the view from your lofty perch anyway?