Calories on menus: Calories on menus: The consumer’s right to knowThe consumer’s right to know

Require fast food and chain Require fast food and chain restaurants with 20 or more stores in restaurants with 20 or more stores in the country to post calories on menu the country to post calories on menu boards. boards.

More detailed nutrition information More detailed nutrition information would be available at counter. would be available at counter.

What does the menu labeling legislation propose?

1990Nutrition Labeling andEducation Act

75% of adults report using nutrition labels.

Using labels associated with more healthful diets.

Why is menu labeling important?Why is menu labeling important?

People underestimate People underestimate calories in fast foodcalories in fast food 9 out of 10 people

underestimate calories in fast food menus by an average of more than 600 calories

In a poll experienced nutritional professionals underestimated fast food by 200-600 calories

Proposed KY legislationProposed KY legislationSen. Denise Harper-Angel Rep. Kelly Flood

Does menu labeling Does menu labeling work?work?

14 studies found people ordered fewer calories when point-of-purchase calorie info is available.

Menu labeling may encourage Menu labeling may encourage chains to improve nutritional chains to improve nutritional content of their menuscontent of their menus

Consumers have a right to Consumers have a right to informationinformation

Energy use on appliancesEnergy use on appliances

Care instructions on clothingCare instructions on clothing

Anita CourtneyAnita CourtneyPublic Health ConsultantPublic Health Consultant

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