calorie labeling

Signs declare the calorie counts for sandwiches and other grab-and-go items at a Starbucks in Washington, D.C.

Now That Calorie Labels Are Federal Law, Will We Eat Less?

10:00pm May 07, 2018

by Allison Aubrey

Starting Monday, all restaurant chains with 20 or more locations must post calorie counts on menus. Research suggests this information helps diners cut back on calories in small ways that add up.

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A menu board shows calorie counts hangs at a Starbucks in New York City. The FDA had previously halted the roll out of rules requiring chain restaurants and other food establishments to post calories on menus. Now, the agency says the rules will be in pla

You Can't Hide From Calorie Counts: FDA Will Implement Obama-Era Rule

2:54pm November 08, 2017

by Allison Aubrey

The FDA had previously halted the roll out of rules requiring chain restaurants and other food establishments to post calories on menus. Now, the agency says the rules will be in place by May 2018.

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue eats lunch with students at the Catoctin Elementary School in Leesburg, Va., on Monday.

More Salt In School Lunch, Less Nutrition Info On Menus: Trump Rolls Back Food Rules

3:17pm May 02, 2017

by Allison Aubrey

The Trump administration says it wants to remove burdensome regulation. On Monday it served up a taste of what that looks like when it comes to aspects of Obama-era food policy.

A 12-oz bottle of Stella Artois contains 150 calories whereas a bottle of Budweiser Select, only 120.

Health & Safety

Beer Bottles Will Soon Include A Reality Check: A Calorie Count

6:27pm July 21, 2016

by Allison Aubrey

Some of the biggest brewing companies have agreed to list the number of calories, alcohol content and nutrition information on beer bottles and cans.

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