Could Calorie Postings on Menus Help People Get Healthy?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration had originally planned to execute a new law forcing restaurants to post nutritional information on their menus by March 2011. Because this deadline has now been pushed back, restaurants will have more time to get their act together when it comes to informing the public about the calories in their food.

This law is one of many signs pointing toward a healthier life for Americans. While some say ignorance is bliss, the obesity epidemic in this country is a matter that should not be taken lightly.

We asked our users if they will read the nutritional information when it's provided for them and if they think having this information readily available will help battle the bulge.

Pam S.
I usually check out the info online before I go there. If every item on the menu is horrid points wise, I don't go there.

Karen S.
Always! And yes, it does make a difference in what I decide to order.

Michelle S.
Absolutely! Wish they all had them.

Sandra N.
I read it and it does help me decide what's for lunch.

Diane G.
Yes in some ways, but the person has to want to change their way of eating. But I think it's great for the people that do want to know what they are eating.

Marlene J.
I know it'd be a great tool for me, it's a guessing game at restaurants. Though I'm educated about a good bit of nutrition, if you're not the one cooking, you can't be sure about things.

Liliana M.
For the people that care about themselves it will be a huge tool. For the people that are beginning to care about themselves, it will make them pause to consider what they're ingesting. And for the people that don't care, those will just be some numbers attached to their meal.

Sandra N.
Nothing can help people that don't help themselves. For those that are health conscious, a BIG plus and for those that are on the way to beginning a health plan, too.

Looks like Burger King won't be too happy about this new law. It just created the Pizza Burger -- you'll never believe how many calories this one has.