2010 Healthcare Reform requires chain restaurants to provide calorie count of menu items

Jun 11, 2011 | Legislation, Menu Labeling, News & Trends

Today’s Dietitian reports that President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law on March 23, 2010. Healthcare reform became a reality for all Americans and it mandates chain restaurants to provide calorie levels in menu items at the point of purchase. Darcie Ellyne, President of Restaurant Dietitian comments on the law’s effect on restaurants and their clientele.  Read More…