Calorie Numbers at Chain Restaurants Cause Little Change
Sunday, November 8th, 2015 -- 6:41 AM
(AP) -Tracking calories at chain restaurants is supposed to become easier next year, but new studies raise questions about whether the counts actually make a difference for diners and eateries.Some restaurants already post calorie counts. New York City was first in the country to require it, and six years later researchers say seeing the caloric consequences didn't automatically lead to leaner choices.
New York University researchers used receipts and surveys at McDonald's, Burger King, KFC and Wendy's to track customer purchases. In New York City where menus were labeled, calories averaged between 804 and 839 per meal , essentially the same as the 802 to 857 calories at fast-food locations in New Jersey that didn't post calorie content.
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