Henry Raymond

General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Henry on March 19, 2010, 07:46:50 AM

Title: Nutrition Facts At Chain Restaurants
Post by: Henry on March 19, 2010, 07:46:50 AM

If a current proposal passes the state legislature, it would require all chain restaurants to provide nutrition facts. That means when you go to your nearest drive thru calorie counts will be next to the menu. Some people say that's exactly where it should be.

Now, I make a lot of comments about what I eat, but if something like this were up there, I am sure it would influence my decision on what I eat.  One of the other things that I look for is the amount of sodium in different products.  Unfortunately, they print it so small on the labels, that I have to bring a small pop-out magnifying glass with me to read them.  To read a little more on this proposal, click on the following link:

http://www.fox44now.com/global/story.asp?s=12167753 (http://www.fox44now.com/global/story.asp?s=12167753)

Title: Re: Nutrition Facts At Chain Restaurants
Post by: special ED on March 19, 2010, 01:10:34 PM

in my opinion that is the stupidest waste of taxpayers time right there

Title: Re: Nutrition Facts At Chain Restaurants
Post by: Chris Santee on March 19, 2010, 02:41:32 PM

Business friendly ? Nope !
I hear horns honking at the drive-thru.

But, fast food calorie counting is not a bad idea. It's healthy !

That's why there are thousands of sites already online with the info
like: http://www.acaloriecounter.com/fast-food.php (http://www.acaloriecounter.com/fast-food.php)

Google - "fast food calories"
for more.

Compare the "chains", choose your best bet, then go enjoy your meal.
Don't slow down the FAST FOOD !

Please send me to Montpelier this November !

Title: Re: Nutrition Facts At Chain Restaurants
Post by: Rev. Elizabeth on March 19, 2010, 05:39:28 PM

The more information we have about the food we purchase/eat, the better decisions we will make about what to eat. Good health is tied to making wise decisions and perhaps when folks discover the amount of fat, salt and empty calories that some 'foods' contain they will refrain from consuming them!

Title: Re: Nutrition Facts At Chain Restaurants
Post by: al brodeur on March 19, 2010, 08:38:06 PM

it has started down here in Philadelphia (which is supposed to be one of the more obese cities) it is only to show people how to eat better, it might work for a while but people as a whole will revert back to their old ways. but smaller local fast food establishments are exempt from this for the time being

Title: Re: Nutrition Facts At Chain Restaurants
Post by: Mike Raburn on March 20, 2010, 12:13:18 AM

I ALWAYS order EXTRA MSG in my fast food......

Keeps ya sharp!

Title: Re: Nutrition Facts At Chain Restaurants
Post by: slpott on March 20, 2010, 06:42:13 AM

These habits should start at home not in Montpelier. I vote for Chris.

Title: Re: Nutrition Facts At Chain Restaurants
Post by: PotterFXFD on March 20, 2010, 07:09:09 AM

   It should go without saying (or posting a sign) if you are eating fast food it is probably not the healthiest choice. health class in school should have taught use all that.

FRIED burger and  DEEP FRIED fries. 

  Just a rule of thumb Taste great = Bad for you.