FDA implemented a calories on the menu law as part of the FDA menu labeling regulations that go into effect on December 1, 2016. We'll explain which foods and beverages must follow the calories on the menu law, which foods and beverages are exempt, and how to display the caloric values. Which foods and beverages must have calories posted? According to the FDA, all restaurant-type food and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) must follow the calories on the menu law. Here are some examples of ... Full Article
FDA Menu Labeling Beverages
FDA menu labeling beverages is part of the legislation the FDA requires of restaurants and similar retail food establishments. The menu labeling law goes into effect on December 1, 2016. Menu labeling regulations require calorie and other nutrient information be provided for beverages listed on restaurant menus. Due to limited information available on alcoholic beverages at this time, we'll focus on non-alcoholic beverages. We'll report further on alcoholic beverages when the FDA releases ... Full Article
Required Statements for FDA Menu Labeling
There are two required statements for FDA menu labeling whose purpose is to help consumers. The first statement, known as the succinct statement, is intended to provide context to calorie listings by stating a general amount of total daily calories (2,000) that are used for nutrition advice. The second required statement for FDA menu labeling informs the customer that additional nutrients (beyond calories) are available. Restaurants must include the two required statements for FDA menu ... Full Article
Eating Healthy at Restaurants
On The Menu's leading dietitian and co-founder, Rebekah Spetnagel, MSS, RD offers consumers 8 tips for eating healthy at restaurants. As a dietitian and consultant to the restaurant industry, Ms. Spetnagel has extensive experience in understanding the calories and nutrients in restaurant food. Her suggestions include, reading an online menu in advance to visiting a restaurant, understanding the caloric values reported, skipping the bread, drinks and desserts, making smart meal choices and asking ... Full Article
Labeling Variable and Combination Menu Items
One of the trickier parts of the FDA’s menu labeling regulations is labeling variable and combination menu items. The details can be confusing, but we hope to clarify the regulations in order help you correctly post calories on the menu. As a starting place you'll want to understand FDA definitions for labeling variable and combination menu items. Variable Menu Items When a menu lists flavors or varieties of an entire individual variable menu item the calories must be declared separately for ... Full Article
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