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Margo G. Wootan
VP for Nutrition
mwootan@cspinet.org
@CSPI @MargoWootan
www.cspinet.org
CSPI: America’s Food & Health Watchdog
Eating Out Has Doubled
https://www.businessinsider.com/food-spending-on-home-versus-away-from-home-2017-7
Eating Out Linked to Obesity
Studies link eating out w/:
• Obesity
• Eating more calories
• More sat fat, soda
• Fewer fruits, veg
http://bit.ly/EatingOutEffects
Restaurant Foods
Appetizers Calories Sat
Fat (g)
Buffalo Wings (12) w/ Dressing 1,010 22
Stuffed Potato Skins (8) 1,620
33
Pretzels w/ Dipping Sauce 1,190 25
Entrees
French Toast w/ Syrup & Margarine 910
13
Chipotle Chicken Burrito 1,085 16
Cajun Shrimp & Chicken Pasta 1,430 46
Chicken and Biscuits 2,260 28
Meals
Chicken Ranch Sandwich & Fries 1,580
16
Double Whopper
Large Size Value Meal 1,600
16
Fried Seafood Platter 1,700 10
Sweets
Cinnabon (1) 880 17
Fudge Brownie Sundae 1,130
Calories Vary Widely
Starbucks, grande Calories
Cappuccino, nonfat 80
White Chocolate Mocha, 2% & whip 430
Iced Skinny Mocha 120
Caramel Frappuccino, nonfat 200
Caramel Frappuccino, 2% & whip 410
Goals of Menu Labeling
• Bring nutrition into restaurant setting
• Consumer right to know
• Healthier choices
• Spur restaurant menu improvements
Implemented
Passed
Introduced 2009
• Alcohol
• Law requires labeling all
menu items
• Alcohol and health:
• 5th largest source of
calories
• Calorie counts can be high
• Calorie counts vary
Menu Labeling Regulations
• March 2010 – law enacted