Dr. Scott Kahan writes in the Baltimore Sun:
“I have testified at several of these hearings over the years and closely followed others throughout the country. Each time, the restaurant industry finds unique ways to obfuscate the science and facts to thwart the bills. Consider a few of their claims as part of these smoke-and-mirrors tactics:
- Physical activity, not food intake, is to blame for obesity. (Studies show the opposite.)
- Calorie posting will not work. (Studies show that patrons order 50-300 fewer calories when given calorie information. Decreasing intake by just 100 calories per day is enough to stop weight gain in most of the population.)”
He feels very strongly that providing nutrition information is helpful, despite what the restaurant associations say. He closes his op-ed piece with this statement,
“This law will not cure obesity, but it will make an impact. Waiting for a national bill is just another excuse.”
What do you think? Is nutritional information important to you as a consumer, or do you eat what you want despite the information?
