Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Dps nutrition - Menu calorie counts are a healthy change - La Crosse Tribune

Other nutrition information must be available upon request. The law also requires calorie counts on vending machines, buffets, alcoholic drink menus and drive-through. This just complements the nutrition information provided on foods in supermarkets Read More

Nutrition information per serving: 371 calories (24 percent from fat), 9.9 g fat (2.3 g saturated, 5.6 g monounsaturated), 5.5 mg cholesterol, 13.3 g protein, 59 g carbohydrates, 5.6 g fiber, 118 mg sodium. → Source: Carole Kotkin , manager of the Read More

Nutrition information on labels has been a federal mandate since 1990 and three out of four meals are eaten at home. Yet the incidence of obesity has steadily climbed since then. This shows that just listing calories does not change people's behavior Read More

One aspect of the health care bill that is taking effect immediately is that chain restaurants will be required to prominently display nutrition information. This could be a significant step in changing the food landscape in America. The AP Reports Read More

launch its first School Nutrition Equipment Guide campaign in support of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move initiative against childhood obesity. Central’s campaign, which includes a print catalog and an online information area, is Read More

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