3 Americans out of 4 would like to have restaurants label their offerings with nutrition facts in order to be able to make informed choices. Unfortunately, consumers meet strong resistance from the National Restaurant Association throughout all states. As of today, none of the states protect their citizens' health with a menu-labeling law.
Recently, the California Assembly made California the first state in the nation to pass statewide legislation requiring fast-food outlets and chain restaurants to provide nutritional information at the point of purchase by a vote of 42 to 31.
Commonly known as the menu-labeling law, Senate Bill 120 (Padilla/Migden) was seen as landmark legislation to help Californians make healthier choices.
This decision was vetoed on October 14th by Gov. Arnold Schwartzenegger with this accompanying statement.
Should you disagree with this decision, like 84% other Californians, you can make it known by signing this petition from the California Center for Public Health Advocacy.
Meanwhile, The New York City Board of Health announced on october 24th that it would seek public comment on its revised proposal to require chain restaurants to post calories where customers can actually see them. The public hearing will take place on November 27.
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