Comments on: If you knew how many calories it has, would you still order it?

By: Levi

Levi — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 23:51:28 +0000

At the very least, the people who were only ordering a salad because it seemed like the “low calorie choice” can order what they really wanted since it might even have fewer calories than the 1,000 calorie salad!

By: In the Trenches of Mommyhood

In the Trenches of Mommyhood — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:41:11 +0000

Definitely would be a deterrent for me. If it’s right in my face, I would have to look. And then I would feel guilty and not want to order something so unhealthy–which would be a good thing!

By: kyle

kyle — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 04:49:00 +0000

Unfortunately that would make zero difference for me. I’ve been counting cals for so long that even at restaurants I’m almost always able to guestimate how much I’m eating. So I already know and I STILL order crap that I know I shouldn’t be eating!

By: Zandria

Zandria — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 21:55:46 +0000

Knowing how many calories is in the food I’m consuming is DEFINITELY important for me. I think all restaurants should be required to post this information somewhere it can be found easily. Some chains still don’t post their nutritional data on their websites, and a lot of the ones who DO end up making it difficult to find.

By: Dutsji

Dutsji — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 10:28:44 +0000

I think it’s a great idea, because I am sure a lot of people aren’t aware of how many calories/fat/sugar there are in a lot of restaurant meals.

By: A girl

A girl — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 16:48:22 +0000

I probably would still order it, I’d just feel more guilty about it lol. When I eat really bad stuff it’s a once in a while treat, so the fact that it has a gazillion calories or fat grams wouldn’t really change my decision. I already know all that stuff is terrible anyway.

By: TB-Milwaukee

TB-Milwaukee — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 02:32:08 +0000

A year ago, I would have said, it didn’t matter. Now, I would look and make a better choice. People need to have the motivation to want to make a better choice, the numbers themselves don’t really mean much.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 21:17:05 +0000

I would LOVE it if restaraunts posted cal/fat count, not to mention protein, fiber, carbs, etc. Lots of people info for various reasons, whether it’s a diabetic looking out for hidden sugar or a diet-conscious gal not wanting to blow out her waistline. Uno’s Pizza actually has nutrition kiosks that let you punch in whatever you are/are thinking of ordering and it spits out the bad/OK news. Au Bon Pain does as well. We also have to remember, though, that the numbers can always vary wildly from reality – I used to waitress and I know chefs will finish off just about everything with a big mound of butter (which is probably why restaraunt food a) tastes so good and b) is always shiny and pretty.) So we can rely solely on nutritional info but also make requests like “steamed veggies” or “egg white omelette cooked in Pam, please.” Yes, I am that girl.

By: workoutmommy

workoutmommy — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 18:53:19 +0000

Cindy, I agree! That iceberg lettuce is pointless. Subway used to offer baby spinach, but has since cut it from their menu.

Alyssa, that would be great if there were a drive-thru with healthy options!

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 16:52:39 +0000

What’s scary is that McDonald’s HAS a nutritionist!

I’m always in favor of anything that helps to be informed consumers. Like Cindy says, maybe this will force some of these places to offer healthier options. I know those of us with kids wish there was a healthy fast food chain! A place we can do to the drive-through and get tasty, healthy food.