1. Calories on menus: The consumer’s right to know

3. Require fast food and chain restaurants with 20 or more stores in the country to post calories on menu boards. More detailed nutrition information would be available at counter. Require fast food and chain restaurants with 20 or more stores in the country to post calories on menu boards. More detailed nutrition information would be available at counter. What does the menu labeling legislation propose?

4. 1990 Nutrition Labeling and Education Act

5. 75% of adults report using nutrition labels. Using labels associated with more healthful diets.

6. Why is menu labeling important?

7. People underestimate calories in fast food 9 out of 10 people underestimate calories in fast food menus by an average of more than 600 calories In a poll experienced nutritional professionals underestimated fast food by 200-600 calories

13. Proposed KY legislation Sen. Denise Harper-Angel Rep. Kelly Flood

14. Does menu labeling work? 14 studies found people ordered fewer calories when point-of-purchase calorie info is available.

15. Menu labeling may encourage chains to improve nutritional content of their menus

16. Consumers have a right to information

17. Energy use on appliances

18. Care instructions on clothing

20. Anita Courtney Public Health Consultant anitac@qx.net