Reply With Quoteiv seen the mcds numbers, its stunning if you add up what you are eating.......but like the images on the cig packets here in canada, i dont think itll put that big a dent in the problem.....heres hoping tho, as awareness is the key
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FDA proposes calorie labels for fast food chains, restaurants nationwide
FDA proposes calorie labels for fast food chains, restaurants nationwide By ANDREW ZAJAC In the latest attempt to gain ground against the nation’s epidemic of obesity, the Food and Drug Administration proposed rules Friday that require restaurant and fast food chains to post the calorie content of standard items on their menus. But the rules, [...]
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this is actually one of the first things in quite a awhile I have seen the FDA do that makes sense and I agree with! lol
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agreed to agree
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Wait so all the nutritional information is going to be directly on the menus at restaurants?
That's great! When does it go into effect? Originally Posted by LightBearer
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Agreed. This does make sense, but I believe Burger King already posts their calorie and macro breakdowns on the place mats they put on their plastic trays. Originally Posted by Prince
And Wendy's and other fast food chains have the info on their websites.
Wendy's:
Wendy's® - Nutrition Facts & Topics For Healthy Eating
McDonald's:
Nutrition :: McDonalds.com
Hardee's:
Hardee’s® | Delicious Food. Tasty Facts.
Arby's:
Arby's Nutrition
KFC:
Nutrition - KFC.com
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