We think this is a provision that's long overdue. Due to hectic lifestyles, many people, especially in Houston, eat at restaurants several times a week. It's often difficult or impossible to know how many calories a dish contains, or how many can be saved by choosing between two dishes.
Now the information will be readily available to consumers, and each of us can decide whether or not to factor it into our dining decisions. We applaud this.
While I don't really care that they have to place caloric information on the menu, the idea that people are going to choose wisely based on that information is what has yet to be determined. Just look at all of the people opting for salads at McDonald's and then lathering it up in a nice layer of Ranch Dressing.
ReplyDeleteNo argument - you can't force people to make wise decisions. But having caloric information readily available makes it much easier for those who wish to factor calories into their choice.
ReplyDeleteI believe it's a step in the right direction. I am not a fast food junkie, but occasionally during driving trips when there is not much to choose from, having a calorie indicator would be a great help.
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