Will Restaurant Calorie Postings Change the Way You Order?
Written by Detective Lara on June 9, 2010 - 8 Comments
Categories: Polls
In her column for the San Francisco Chronicle, prominent nutrition author and speaker Marion Nestle posed the question, “Will calorie labeling change what you order?” answering herself by adding, “Only if you pay attention to it.”
It’s true. According to the New York Times, a study last year revealed that in New York City, only half [...]
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