New York City Restaurants Post Calorie Counts

New York City Restaurants Post Calorie Counts in General Healthcare

After a few months of legal battles, New York City can now enforce a rule that requires chain restaurants to post calorie counts on menus.

The city’s Board of Health approved the calorie count law in January and it went into effect in May, but only now can the city impose a $2,000 fine for food vendors that don’t comply.

McDonald’s and Burger King were among the first to post a calorie posting for food items last week, reported USA Today.

Other chains have already been posting calorie counts for a few months now, including Starbucks, Wendy’s, and Dunkin Donuts.

But some restaurants are hoping the law won’t stick. Many are ignoring the rule or posting the calorie information in hard-to-read places. A lawsuit is currently pending against the city, the USA Today article wrote.

Smaller chains have also complained that analyzing the number of calories on their foods is costly and likely inaccurate.

It’s understandable the headache posting the amount of calories might be for some restaurants, but keeping consumers informed is a worthy cause.

“We want to help people make an informed decision at the time of purchasing. Obviously, we have an epidemic of obesity across the nation, and New York City is no different,” said Cathy Nonas, who is the director of the health department’s physical activity and nutrition program.

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