According to a study completed by two University of Arkansas researchers, America’s obesity problem may be related to a state of general ignorance regarding the fat and caloric content of food. The study concludes that most Americans substantially underestimate the amount of fat and calories in food consumed at restaurants, where nutritional information is not generally available. As one example, one researcher commented that most diners believe that a chef salad is a healthy choice because they do not realize that the addition of meats, cheeses and dressing can amount to as many calories as found in a hamburger and provide more than the daily recommended intake of fat. The researchers believe that their findings will support the Menu Education and Labeling Act introduced in Congress by Representative DeLauro of Connecticut. A copy of the MEAL Act can be found here.
Posted by franchiselawblog at September 28, 2004 06:10 PM