Starting Monday, calorie counts will have to be posted at thousands of restaurants, grocery stores and movie theaters, representing a milestone change in how the food industry shares information with the American public. The rule, an oft-forgotten provision of Obamacare, is being pushed over the finish line by a Trump nominee, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, who says the labeling requirement is simply about transparency.
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The menu labeling rule, which was finalized in 2014 after repeated delays during the Obama administration, applies to chains with 20 or more locations that sell prepared foods similar to what you might get in a restaurant — a definition that applies to everything from appetizers to beer and wine listed by the glass. Businesses are supposed to post calories for each food on their menu right where a consumer will see it as they decide what to order.

Dr. Gottlieb is an interesting fellow. They have him on CNBC all the time. He seems like the type of guy that understands the need for reasonable regulation, while helping companies get drugs to market faster.

Sure give people more information. That really is a potential good tool. I doubt though that many people actually pay any attention to it though.

Great rule. Great job Trump FDA!

Great, I didn't know that eating that full slab of ribs with a Pepsi and French Fries, Pop Corn full of butter and salt at the movie theatre would be bad for me. Thanks big brother!

Great, I didn't know that eating that full slab of ribs with a Pepsi and French Fries, Pop Corn full of butter and salt at the movie theatre would be bad for me. Thanks big brother!

He's a pawn and a beta-cuck owned by the pharma lobbyists..but who isn't ?

Disagree. It's posted right on the menu board.

Today I went to Panera for breakfast and the sandwich had the calorie counted posted on the board of 490 calories. I still ordered the sandwich but knew my lunch choice at my work's cafeteria would be on the lighter side.

You'd be surprised how many calories restaurants manage to stuff into salads, soups, chicken entrees and other seemingly "healthy" options.

The fettuccine alfredo at Portillo's is 2,600 calories.

The word in bold should make this not a surprise to you.

I knew it was high, but Jeez. That's 5 Big Macs.

I said it is a good tool. My opinion is many people do not use it. Example I know damn well a Big Mac is more fat and calories than a Kale smoothie. If I choose to eat a Big Mac I know that ahead of time. They are trying to aim this at people that either do not care, are poor or are simply not educated enough in other ways to choose correctly.

They are trying to aim this at all people so they can make an informed decision.

Here are the ingredients for a salad at cheesecake factory:
Grilled Chicken, Fresh Avocado, Mixed Greens, Crisp Tortilla Strips, Carrots, Cilantro and Cashews. Tossed in a Citrus-Honey-Peanut Vinaigrette

Calories....1930

They are trying to aim this at all people so they can make an informed decision.

Here are the ingredients for a salad at cheesecake factory:
Grilled Chicken, Fresh Avocado, Mixed Greens, Crisp Tortilla Strips, Carrots, Cilantro and Cashews. Tossed in a Citrus-Honey-Peanut Vinaigrette

Calories....1930

You know I am not arguing with you right?

I rarely every know what your point is when posting so I did not know this.

It's shocking that pittmike would ignore information put right in his face in the easiest way possible.

Someone suggested to me cauliflower rice to cut carbs. I haven't tried it yet but it is in the freezer.

Someone suggested to me cauliflower rice to cut carbs. I haven't tried it yet but it is in the freezer.