Comments on: Expert: Many Underestimate Calories

Health Advocates Want To Force Restaurant Chains To List Calories On Menus

[grammawhamma]

harkakaren: Exactly! The health concious people already don''t eat at fast food places...the ones that don''t care will continue to. It doesn''t matter if the calories are posted or not.

As for smoking in bars. Leave it up to the owners. The non smokers that claim a smoking ban will not harm the bar owner''s business can open one up and see how successful it is. They will get rich if they are right. Where I live most tavern customers are also smokers as are the bartenders.

[smokercraft2]

HI,just finished watching the FAST FOOD FOR THOUGHT episode hosted by LESLEY STAHL.I have an idea which might work on letting people know how many calories they are going to eat at a fast food restaurants by having a touch pad board, by selecting the food you want which would tell you how many calories it has before you get to the order counter. Could be set up along a wall at the lineup maybe a few of them.

[airjackie]

Lesley you made me laugh when you said parents want to know the calories their children are taking in. Please Lesley check out any school and see where the kids stop during the morning and after school. I thought about my kids with their allowance and where they spend it. Yes the American children is at the Mall or Fast Food as they are with friends. The problem isn''t telling people what calories the food has it''s what and how we add things to our food. Cook fries are home and their less calories then the fast food places. Americans get out at fast food to much and not many people eat a home cooked meal. Now if you really believe a person is going to stop eating a meal because you show them the calories well you''ll buy the Brooklyn Bridge. Even now you can punch in your fast food order so good luck on your dream world of kids looking at a calorie count before they order.
To end this problem President Bush will have to make a law that wont allow Americans to get what he tells them they can eat. Look the DOJ/Supreme Court/FDA is all controlled by the White House. We will soon have a complete Dictatorship as to make Americans eat what they are told and not what they choose.

[harkakaren]

What is happening to our society? No one seems to be responsible for what they do any longer. If we are fat....it is the resturants fault. If we are smoking it''s the cig companies fault. Now we need a man telling us what ever one should and shouldn''t do! I say....GO AWAY! A bar is for smoking. If the owner devides not to have smoking that should be up to that owner. Since no one under 18 is allowed anyway, it should be our call. If we want to eat what we want who are you to tell us that the resturant should be responsible for telling us the amount of calories. Those of us that care to know, will find out. Quit making everyone else responsible for what people "CHOOSE" to do. I own a business and I am sick of our goverment, professor''s and all the rest of the law makers telling us what we can and can''t do. Give me a break! We are adults! We can make our own decisions.

[grammawhamma]

Ravenkitty: OK enuf already....geeeezzz!

[ravenkitty1]

I found it hard to believe that anyone doing a report on calories found it confusing that a 12" sub would have twice as many calories as a 6" sub. I think that would be about second grade math. Is there anyone out there that does not realize that putting mayo on a sandwich will add lots of calories and fat! You can make any food or recipe unhealthy if you try. On the other hand, you can modify the same and make it healthy. Don''t buy the 12" sub with tons of mayo! Subway does have many healthy choices. Instead of picking on the chains that do supply nutrition info., go after the ones who will not. Everyone has the right to know what they are eating. It should not only be fast food chains but all restaurants that must supply this info. Fast food chains are not the only ones who make unhealthy foods. Some of the best and/or most expensive restaurants prepare their foods using very unhealthy methods. What about all the restaurants that serve fried foods and think of all that butter we dip our lobster in! And we didn''t even touch on how much salt you get when eating out (or in processed foods as well). Why do companies have to put nutrition info on foods bought at the grocery store if restaurants do not have to supply the facts. I thought this story was poorly done and frankly did not make Lesley look to intelligent.

[ravenkitty1]

I found it hard to believe that anyone doing a report on calories found it confusing that a 12" sub would have twice as many calories as a 6" sub. I think that would be about second grade math. Is there anyone out there that does not realize that putting mayo on a sandwich will add lots of calories and fat! You can make any food or recipe unhealthy if you try. On the other hand, you can modify the same and make it healthy. Don''t buy the 12" sub with tons of mayo! Subway does have many healthy choices. Instead of picking on the chains that do supply nutrition info., go after the ones who will not. Everyone has the right to know what they are eating. It should not only be fast food chains but all restaurants that must supply this info. Fast food chains are not the only ones who make unhealthy foods. Some of the best and/or most expensive restaurants prepare their foods using very unhealthy methods. What about all the restaurants that serve fried foods and think of all that butter we dip our lobster in! And we didn''t even touch on how much salt you get when eating out (or in processed foods as well). Why do companies have to put nutrition info on foods bought at the grocery store if restaurants do not have to supply the facts. I thought this story was poorly done and frankly did not make Lesley look to intelligent.

[OregonTrail]

When are people going to have enough of all this government meddling and permitting other people who are not in the government meddle in our lives. People have known the consequences of smoking, obesity, lack of exercise, alcohol, drugs, etc. It is up to the individual to make decisions for themselves. Someone who is truly interested in the calorie issue can get this information from a web site or brochures readily available. But, here we are again with some guy thinking he knows best for us all; making businesses pay the price rather than raising the obvious. People who are interested in nutrition aren''t running to fast food restaurants or other restaurants in general. Responsibility does not start with making a business responsible for my choices. It starts with informed decisions, and my own ability to decide to take responsibility for my life. The easiest tool folks in this country have for making their voice made, is their wallet. However, this is the same country where its denizens go for quick, cheap, regardless of the consequences. Folks, it''s up to us.

[ravenkitty1]

I found it hard to believe that anyone doing a report on calories found it confusing that a 12" sub would have twice as many calories as a 6" sub. I think that would be about second grade math. Is there anyone out there that does not realize that putting mayo on a sandwich will add lots of calories and fat! You can make any food or recipe unhealthy if you try. On the other hand, you can modify the same and make it healthy. Don''t buy the 12" sub with tons of mayo! Subway does have many healthy choices. Instead of picking on the chains that do supply nutrition info., go after the ones who will not. Everyone has the right to know what they are eating. It should not only be fast food chains but all restaurants that must supply this info. Fast food chains are not the only ones who make unhealthy foods. Some of the best and/or most expensive restaurants prepare their foods using very unhealthy methods. What about all the restaurants that serve fried foods and think of all that butter we dip our lobster in! And we didn''t even touch on how much salt you get when eating out (or in processed foods as well). Why do companies have to put nutrition info on foods bought at the grocery store if restaurants do not have to supply the facts. I thought this story was poorly done and frankly did not make Lesley look to intelligent.

[happyhawk1]

On a recent trip to the United Kingdom I noticed that all menus include the calories of the meal. I can''t say if sales initially dropped off (the reason Ruby Tuesdays stopped this practice in the US) but I can tell you every restaurant I visited was comparably busy to any I have dined at here. Having that information available did effect the way I ordered and, frankly, I appreciated it.

[ravenkitty1]

I found it hard to believe that anyone doing a report on calories found it confusing that a 12" sub would have twice as many calories as a 6" sub. I think that would be about second grade math. Is there anyone out there that does not realize that putting mayo on a sandwich will add lots of calories and fat! You can make any food or recipe unhealthy if you try. On the other hand, you can modify the same and make it healthy. Don''t buy the 12" sub with tons of mayo! Subway does have many healthy choices. Instead of picking on the chains that do supply nutrition info., go after the ones who will not. Everyone has the right to know what they are eating. It should not only be fast food chains but all restaurants that must supply this info. Fast food chains are not the only ones who make unhealthy foods. Some of the best and/or most expensive restaurants prepare their foods using very unhealthy methods. What about all the restaurants that serve fried foods and think of all that butter we dip our lobster in! And we didn''t even touch on how much salt you get when eating out (or in processed foods as well). Why do companies have to put nutrition info on foods bought at the grocery store if restaurants do not have to supply the facts. I thought this story was poorly done and frankly did not make Lesley look to intelligent.

[ravenkitty1]

I found it hard to believe that anyone doing a report on calories found it confusing that a 12" sub would have twice as many calories as a 6" sub. I think that would be about second grade math. Is there anyone out there that does not realize that putting mayo on a sandwich will add lots of calories and fat! You can make any food or recipe unhealthy if you try. On the other hand, you can modify the same and make it healthy. Don''t buy the 12" sub with tons of mayo! Subway does have many healthy choices. Instead of picking on the chains that do supply nutrition info., go after the ones who will not. Everyone has the right to know what they are eating. It should not only be fast food chains but all restaurants that must supply this info. Fast food chains are not the only ones who make unhealthy foods. Some of the best and/or most expensive restaurants prepare their foods using very unhealthy methods. What about all the restaurants that serve fried foods and think of all that butter we dip our lobster in! And we didn''t even touch on how much salt you get when eating out (or in processed foods as well). Why do companies have to put nutrition info on foods bought at the grocery store if restaurants do not have to supply the facts. I thought this story was poorly done and frankly did not make Lesley look to intelligent.

[ravenkitty1]

I found it hard to believe that anyone doing a report on calories found it confusing that a 12" sub would have twice as many calories as a 6" sub. I think that would be about second grade math. Is there anyone out there that does not realize that putting mayo on a sandwich will add lots of calories and fat! You can make any food or recipe unhealthy if you try. On the other hand, you can modify the same and make it healthy. Don''t buy the 12" sub with tons of mayo! Subway does have many healthy choices. Instead of picking on the chains that do supply nutrition info., go after the ones who will not. Everyone has the right to know what they are eating. It should not only be fast food chains but all restaurants that must supply this info. Fast food chains are not the only ones who make unhealthy foods. Some of the best and/or most expensive restaurants prepare their foods using very unhealthy methods. What about all the restaurants that serve fried foods and think of all that butter we dip our lobster in! And we didn''t even touch on how much salt you get when eating out (or in processed foods as well). Why do companies have to put nutrition info on foods bought at the grocery store if restaurants do not have to supply the facts. I thought this story was poorly done and frankly did not make Lesley look to intelligent.

[ravenkitty1]

I found it hard to believe that anyone doing a report on calories found it confusing that a 12" sub would have twice as many calories as a 6" sub. I think that would be about second grade math. Is there anyone out there that does not realize that putting mayo on a sandwich will add lots of calories and fat! You can make any food or recipe unhealthy if you try. On the other hand, you can modify the same and make it healthy. Don''t buy the 12" sub with tons of mayo! Subway does have many healthy choices. Instead of picking on the chains that do supply nutrition info., go after the ones who will not. Everyone has the right to know what they are eating. It should not only be fast food chains but all restaurants that must supply this info. Fast food chains are not the only ones who make unhealthy foods. Some of the best and/or most expensive restaurants prepare their foods using very unhealthy methods. What about all the restaurants that serve fried foods and think of all that butter we dip our lobster in! And we didn''t even touch on how much salt you get when eating out (or in processed foods as well). Why do companies have to put nutrition info on foods bought at the grocery store if restaurants do not have to supply the facts. I thought this story was poorly done and frankly did not make Lesley look to intelligent.

[ravenkitty1]

I found it hard to believe that anyone doing a report on calories found it confusing that a 12" sub would have twice as many calories as a 6" sub. I think that would be about second grade math. Is there anyone out there that does not realize that putting mayo on a sandwich will add lots of calories and fat! You can make any food or recipe unhealthy if you try. On the other hand, you can modify the same and make it healthy. Don''t buy the 12" sub with tons of mayo! Subway does have many healthy choices. Instead of picking on the chains that do supply nutrition info., go after the ones who will not. Everyone has the right to know what they are eating. It should not only be fast food chains but all restaurants that must supply this info. Fast food chains are not the only ones who make unhealthy foods. Some of the best and/or most expensive restaurants prepare their foods using very unhealthy methods. What about all the restaurants that serve fried foods and think of all that butter we dip our lobster in! And we didn''t even touch on how much salt you get when eating out (or in processed foods as well). Why do companies have to put nutrition info on foods bought at the grocery store if restaurants do not have to supply the facts. I thought this story was poorly done and frankly did not make Lesley look to intelligent.

[ravenkitty1]

I found it hard to believe that anyone doing a report on calories found it confusing that a 12" sub would have twice as many calories as a 6" sub. I think that would be about second grade math. Is there anyone out there that does not realize that putting mayo on a sandwich will add lots of calories and fat! You can make any food or recipe unhealthy if you try. On the other hand, you can modify the same and make it healthy. Don''t buy the 12" sub with tons of mayo! Subway does have many healthy choices. Instead of picking on the chains that do supply nutrition info., go after the ones who will not. Everyone has the right to know what they are eating. It should not only be fast food chains but all restaurants that must supply this info. Fast food chains are not the only ones who make unhealthy foods. Some of the best and/or most expensive restaurants prepare their foods using very unhealthy methods. What about all the restaurants that serve fried foods and think of all that butter we dip our lobster in! And we didn''t even touch on how much salt you get when eating out (or in processed foods as well). Why do companies have to put nutrition info on foods bought at the grocery store if restaurants do not have to supply the facts. I thought this story was poorly done and frankly did not make Lesley look to intelligent.

[ravenkitty1]

I found it hard to believe that anyone doing a report on calories found it confusing that a 12" sub would have twice as many calories as a 6" sub. I think that would be about second grade math. Is there anyone out there that does not realize that putting mayo on a sandwich will add lots of calories and fat! You can make any food or recipe unhealthy if you try. On the other hand, you can modify the same and make it healthy. Don''t buy the 12" sub with tons of mayo! Subway does have many healthy choices. Instead of picking on the chains that do supply nutrition info., go after the ones who will not. Everyone has the right to know what they are eating. It should not only be fast food chains but all restaurants that must supply this info. Fast food chains are not the only ones who make unhealthy foods. Some of the best and/or most expensive restaurants prepare their foods using very unhealthy methods. What about all the restaurants that serve fried foods and think of all that butter we dip our lobster in! And we didn''t even touch on how much salt you get when eating out (or in processed foods as well). Why do companies have to put nutrition info on foods bought at the grocery store if restaurants do not have to supply the facts. I thought this story was poorly done and frankly did not make Lesley look to intelligent.

[ravenkitty1]

I found it hard to believe that anyone doing a report on calories found it confusing that a 12" sub would have twice as many calories as a 6" sub. I think that would be about second grade math. Is there anyone out there that does not realize that putting mayo on a sandwich will add lots of calories and fat! You can make any food or recipe unhealthy if you try. On the other hand, you can modify the same and make it healthy. Don''t buy the 12" sub with tons of mayo! Subway does have many healthy choices. Instead of picking on the chains that do supply nutrition info., go after the ones who will not. Everyone has the right to know what they are eating. It should not only be fast food chains but all restaurants that must supply this info. Fast food chains are not the only ones who make unhealthy foods. Some of the best and/or most expensive restaurants prepare their foods using very unhealthy methods. What about all the restaurants that serve fried foods and think of all that butter we dip our lobster in! And we didn''t even touch on how much salt you get when eating out (or in processed foods as well). Why do companies have to put nutrition info on foods bought at the grocery store if restaurants do not have to supply the facts. I thought this story was poorly done and frankly did not make Lesley look to intelligent.

[ravenkitty1]

I found it hard to believe that anyone doing a report on calories found it confusing that a 12" sub would have twice as many calories as a 6" sub. I think that would be about second grade math. Is there anyone out there that does not realize that putting mayo on a sandwich will add lots of calories and fat! You can make any food or recipe unhealthy if you try. On the other hand, you can modify the same and make it healthy. Don''t buy the 12" sub with tons of mayo! Subway does have many healthy choices. Instead of picking on the chains that do supply nutrition info., go after the ones who will not. Everyone has the right to know what they are eating. It should not only be fast food chains but all restaurants that must supply this info. Fast food chains are not the only ones who make unhealthy foods. Some of the best and/or most expensive restaurants prepare their foods using very unhealthy methods. What about all the restaurants that serve fried foods and think of all that butter we dip our lobster in! And we didn''t even touch on how much salt you get when eating out (or in processed foods as well). Why do companies have to put nutrition info on foods bought at the grocery store if restaurants do not have to supply the facts. I thought this story was poorly done and frankly did not make Lesley look to intelligent.

[ravenkitty1]

I found it hard to believe that anyone doing a report on calories found it confusing that a 12" sub would have twice as many calories as a 6" sub. I think that would be about second grade math. Is there anyone out there that does not realize that putting mayo on a sandwich will add lots of calories and fat! You can make any food or recipe unhealthy if you try. On the other hand, you can modify the same and make it healthy. Don''t buy the 12" sub with tons of mayo! Subway does have many healthy choices. Instead of picking on the chains that do supply nutrition info., go after the ones who will not. Everyone has the right to know what they are eating. It should not only be fast food chains but all restaurants that must supply this info. Fast food chains are not the only ones who make unhealthy foods. Some of the best and/or most expensive restaurants prepare their foods using very unhealthy methods. What about all the restaurants that serve fried foods and think of all that butter we dip our lobster in! And we didn''t even touch on how much salt you get when eating out (or in processed foods as well). Why do companies have to put nutrition info on foods bought at the grocery store if restaurants do not have to supply the facts. I thought this story was poorly done and frankly did not make Lesley look to intelligent.