It’s the Portions!

June 2nd, 2006

Seen any great big portions at restaurants lately?  Sure.  This obvious trend is confirmed by a report commissioned by the Food and Drug Administration, according to an article (click here) in MSN.com.

The article puts a little meat on these bones.  The average person gets 1/3 of his or her calories from meals outside the home, and the most popular meal choices are hamburgers, french fries, and pizzas.  The report sees an opportunity for restaurants to help in the war against weight gain with more healthy  meals, more fruits and vegetables, and calorie information.

The problem with the calorie information is that most restaurants don’t give it.  Their spokesmen claim it would cost thousands of dollars to analyze their meals and print this info.  Usually, you need to know enough to do it yourself.  Know of any restaurants that provide this helpful information?

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