Making Healthy Choices at McDonald's
According to HealthNews.com, McDonald's patrons have become more calorie conscious and are making better meal choices in New York. In 2008 New York issued a mandate requiring fast food restaurants to post calorie counts on their menus. The city is the first in the U.S. to have issued such a mandate.
The New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has just released initial findings of a recent analysis on the impact of the city's menu-labeling laws. Results indicate that consumers have become more selective in choosing food with fewer calories. In fact, people purchased lower calorie meals at 9 of 13 fast-food restaurants and coffee chains that were included in the study. The findings were presented at the annual meeting of the Obesity Society in Washington.
Since the 2008 New York mandate, similar rules have been established in areas in California, Oregon and Washington.
Read the full story: Calorie Count Labels on Restaurant Menus Are Helping Consumers Make Better Choices
This is a remarkable development! Regulating proper labeling to avoid deceiving the consumers as regards the food they are purchasing. At least, everyone has now become more conscious with the kind of food to buy to maintain good health. A healthy citizenry is a strong national asset. As a franchise guide, I share useful tips on knowing relevant information pertaining to a particular franchise opportunity.