Gothamist: Now Calorie Rules Must Go Up, Appeals Court Rules

Steven

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:17:51 -0500

I think this is a good law. It's nice to know what exactly you're eating.

Rocknrope

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:00:29 -0500

Yeah, if raw ingredients were the only caloric elements of a dish. And who's going to police that accuracy for every mom and pop shop, the DOH? Don't make me laugh.

randomdilemma

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:20:33 -0500

#9: Are you serious? Two minutes of internet research on the raw ingredients will give you a really decent estimate on caloric and fat content of any food served. The excuse that it's an undue burden on smaller operations is b.s.

Rocknrope

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:29:26 -0500

#3, didn't you read the article were it says "15 or more establishments nationwide?" And if you were referring to why don't the small shops have to do it, I doubt they have the ability or capital to hire food scientists or labs to determine the caloric content of one of thier homegrown taco's.

ribaldry

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:15:50 -0500

If they had nothing to hide they would simply post it. Once you see what you are eating you will never eat that crap again.. except when you are baked.

Fritzdecat

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:40:58 -0500

Why don't they just cut to the chase and go after the real culprits Mayonnaise and Super Sized Sodas... out in the suburbs that list would also include rider mowers. Get a push mower you lazy bastids.

sonyactivision

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:38:50 -0500

Girlfriends and boyfriends should be required to do likewise: when you're in a scorching 69, the last think you need on your mind is the fear that you could put on some foreplay fat...then again, working it off on the treadmill is how you hooked up in the first place.

Pharmer

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:36:13 -0500

[3], I think the rule is, if you question it, you probably should eat too much of it.

Nick S

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:34:57 -0500

comparing it with cigarettes? every single cigarette pack has the warning on it, not just the big companies'. i really think all restaurants should be forced to do this, i'm not sure why they're just focusing on the chains.

nonumentalart

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:31:10 -0500

so what about mom and pop delis and small taco stands etc???

Nick S

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:27:30 -0500

coincidentally, black bean burritos are really good when high.

HowBoutDemCowboys

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:10:30 -0500

420? Smoke a jay and eat a burrito!