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11/11/2017 / By Janine Acero

More proof consumers like to be informed: New research reveals calorie counts on menus influence decisions for patrons and management

A comprehensive study has delved into the impact of displaying calorie figures in menus and found that it encourages consumers to make lower calorie choices and for food retailers to provide lower calorie options. According to Science Daily online, the research supports and confirms the labeling move made in Australia – calorie or kilojoule information […]

01/28/2017 / By David Gutierrez

Almost all kids’ restaurant meals exceed nutritionist-recommended calorie counts

Most items served on children’s menus exceed the calorie counts recommended by nutritionists, according to a study conducted by the RAND Corp. and published in the journal Nutrition Today. The findings are particularly important because U.S. children now eat out for a large proportion of their meals. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control […]

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