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Up Close - Agriculture & Food - August 02, 2012
Nutrition data on menus said to affect little
After labeling laws, chains on West Side still offered lots of unhealthy entrees

Newswise

The recent Supreme Court decision on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act has cleared the way for national requirements about posting nutritional information at chain restaurants, and a new study has evaluated the real-life impact of menu labeling in King County, Washington, after new regulations were put in place.

The study has found some healthier menu choices, although most entrees continue to exceed recommended nutritional guidelines. The study is being published this...


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