Federal Court Upholds Calorie Labeling Proposal

FEDERAL COURT UPHOLDS NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE PROVISION REQUIRING CERTAIN RESTAURANTS TO POST CALORIE INFORMATION ON MENU AND MENU BOARDS.

“Today’s
decision will give New Yorkers the information they need to make
informed, healthier choices,” said Dr. Thomas R. Frieden, New York City
Health Commissioner. “We hope these restaurants will accept the
judgment and become part of the solution. Over the next 5 years, this
regulation could prevent 150,000 New Yorkers from becoming obese and
keep 30,000 from developing diabetes.”

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