New York City Health Department Finds Menu Labeling Affects Consumer Behavior
October 29, 2009 by: Greg McGuire
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I think this has it’s pros and cons! I personally like it. I can make the choice to ignore it if I’m going out to dinner and don’t care what I’m eating or I can choose something more sensible.
What it comes down to is a lot of people really have to clue how much they are eating. Have you ever seen those shows “I eat 33,000 calories a day”? Unfortunately, you can’t teach people how to eat healthier (and exercise) by just putting nutrition info on products. BUT…maybe people will start take a second look.
I agree you can’t get people to eat healthier with nutrition info alone. But I also think a lot of people don’t even think about how many calories they’re consuming. Just the realization might be enough to start changing eating habits.
There is no downside. More people will eat healthier. More people will become aware. Healthy and aware people are happier. The world becomes more at peace. Eventually were all singing “We are the World” and holding hands.
The expense to a restaurant is minimal. They can purchase an annual license at http://www.menucalc.com to analyze their food at a minimal cost.
Restaurants will also create more loyalty and create a niche in the market. Don’t wait for the eventual legislation.
We are the World.
I think many restaurants, who have struggled through a rough year, would say even that minimal expense is too much. But I agree that this is something that must be done, and I applaud the NRA for getting out in front of this issue.
You sing it MJ!
It’s no surprise that New York’s study was a positive one since they were trying to justify their new law. My guess is that whether or not legislation like this continues, fat people will continue to be fat and skinny people will continue to be skinny. I’m sure this will be a welcome improvement by people that are health conscious and already pay attention to what they eat. As for everyone else, why would this all of a sudden cause them to pay attention when groceries have been labeled for years? Maybe Bono should get involved…….