Does having the calorie counts on menus really make a difference to diners? A new report says it does. The survey - from food service consultants, Technomic - shows the requirement for New York City restaurants to post calories on menus is affecting what people order and which restaurants they visit.
The study finds 86 percent of New York City restaurant-goers were surprised by the calorie count information now listed on menus or menu boards. 90 percent of them say the calories were higher than what they expected. Because of this, 82 percent say knowing the calories is affecting what they order. And 60 percent say it is affecting where they dine.
But knowing the calorie counts may not be enough. The researchers say many people would also support a law that would require restaurants to reveal the fat and sodium content in their foods, as well.
Might as well tell us everything, right?
What would you want to know?
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The study finds 86 percent of New York City restaurant-goers were surprised by the calorie count information now listed on menus or menu boards. 90 percent of them say the calories were higher than what they expected. Because of this, 82 percent say knowing the calories is affecting what they order. And 60 percent say it is affecting where they dine.
But knowing the calorie counts may not be enough. The researchers say many people would also support a law that would require restaurants to reveal the fat and sodium content in their foods, as well.
Might as well tell us everything, right?
What would you want to know?
[Photo Credit: stock.xchng]
________________________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE copy of "Recipes and Tips for Healthy, Thrifty Meals"Download e-book here
New Report: Calories on menus influencing diners’ choices
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