Economic Research Report No. (ERR-179) 38 pp

December 2014

Menu Labeling Imparts New Information About the Calorie Content of Restaurant Foods

Menus with calorie information allow U.S. consumers to fine-tune their food choices at restaurants, even consumers with a substantial level of nutrition knowledge.

Keywords: Menu labeling, restaurant menus, menu boards, calories, food choices, obesity, nutrition information, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

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