What restaurants don't want you to know

I agree that if the restaurants don't want to share their nutritional information, they are hiding for a reason. I recently became more concerned with what I am actually consuming and will do research prior to placing my order. I tend to stay away from the restaurants that don't provide nutritional information. If I know the cheesy fries are 2900 calories, I will plan accordingly and share them with friends. Knowing doesn't have to mean you refuse them altogether. Not knowing will make me not eat there at all.

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About a year or so ago, my boyfriend and I went to an Uno's restaurant. We ordered the basic burger, and split a cookie-pie-thing.

The way the restaurant was set up, they had a little machine with nutritional info, but you couldn't see it when you came in. I checked the info on what we'd eaten, and it was at least a day's worth of calories, and some vitamins. I wasn't quite sure if I should be amused since I rarely eat "a day's worth" of calories or vitamins, or shocked because a meal that I didn't even finish provided it all in one sitting.

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The calorie count on the “Aussie Cheese Fries” is shocking at first glance, but if one does some simple calculating--a maximum of 180 calories per ounce, divided into 2900 calories--well, a diner should expect a pound or more of fries, with or without cheese, to have a lot of calories. A person has to be aware of how much food he’s eating during a meal.

SRS

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The calorie police are at it again. Whats the big deal. If you can't figure it out, by a book. I don't want to know; it would ruin my meal. If your schocked by what you find out, shame on you. Has your head been under a rock for the last 20 years.

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My husband and I eschew eating out most of the time. Why? Because I'm a better cook than about 99% of the so-called chefs putting out food at most all of the restaurants from which we have to choose. About once a month or so, I rebel and we do dine out, but rarely enjoy it. I do enjoy a nice, thinly cut, almost well done cheeseburger occasionally, but we do that for lunch, and rarely. Neither of us is obese. Does that tell you anything? Learn to cook using fresh ingredients, eat small portions. You'll enjoy it more.

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When is McDonalds going to zero trans fats? What is taking them so damn long?

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When will McDonalds switch to zero trans fats? They are taking forever.



















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It is our purpose to give excellent service in your dining experience, NOT our or the restaurant management to give you the nutricinal value of your food. Figure it out yourself or DONT order it. You guys expect us to do everything and then you refuse to tip on it. Get over yourself.

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WOWW thats 900 more calories than im suposed to get in a day... LoL

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"Because in some cases, what your eating is really, really bad in terms of calories, fat, and sodium.'
Please note that most 3rd graders know that "YOUR" is possessive tense, while "YOU'RE" is a contraction for "you are" or "you were" . As a sort of journalist, you should use correct language as a model for readers. In your sentence above the correct usage is "YOU'RE", since your intent was to say "what you are eating".

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"Please note that most 3rd graders know that "YOUR" is possessive tense, while "YOU'RE" is a contraction for "you are" or "you were" ."

Actually, "you're" is not a contraction for "you were." Please know what you are talking about before you try and correct someone's grammar.

Going back to the topic, I honestly could care less whether they provide the nutritional information or not. If I'm going to eat fast food, or something greasy, I know it's not the best thing for me. The brutal truth is that most patrons have no clue about what constitutes a normal portion of calories. That number really tells most people nothing. It's just a number. I think I learned about all of that stuff in my third grade health class. Do they really think we remember/care about it now? I know some do, but most do not.

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I will not live but once so I dont care about the calories, fat, sodium, etc.I eat at least one meal a day out. I do construction work daily, not over weight and still good health. Eat, drink and be happy cause tomorrow may not come.

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I usually go to a buffet-type eatery. That way I know what I'm getting.

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In MOST cases, I don't think it is what you eat, but how much of it. I am constantly amazed at the portions of food one is given in restaurants. Just look at the size of the plate most of the food comes on. If you ate half of what you were given and took the other half home, you would still be getting far more than one needs at one meal. I have traveled to a lot of countries and trust me, most do not serve anywhere near the portions we do!

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Ha, wow Can't believe they put this, Do not eat at Arby's... I have and i got sick of the place cause I had to serve ppl food that they could get sick on, Salads are not always fresh, Turnovers are not always fresh, Beef isn't always cooked and is still served cause all they care about is $$$.... Becareful on your next trip to a fastfood..

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Want to know what the sanitation concerns?
Ask their pest control person, that is allowed in their kitchen; like myself.

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Whether Aussie fries have a ton of calories or not, they are still the most amazing fries around.
If you're so worried about your health, dont eat fries from anywhere.

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I agree with Susan that Ameican restaurants serve oversize portions. Indeed, they seem to be getting bigger, or maybe my stomach is getting smaller! When I dine out, I eat only about a third of what's on my plate and take the rest home and get two more meals out of it. I never eat at fast-food places, as their food is unappealing. I am all for requiring restaurants to list calorie and fat counts on their menus.

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