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To: Brumar89 who wrote (404504)	8/5/2008 7:33:14 PM
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I had no idea how many calories were in a doughnut! NYC diners get eyeful before a mouthful Customers at big fast-food chains in New York City are facing the facts about their meal choices. And for some, the truth may be hard to... By DAVID B. CARUSO The Associated Press Calories are listed next to Top Pot doughnuts for sale in a Starbucks store Friday in New York City. Dietary guidelines for adults recommend about 2,000 calories a day, depending on age, gender and activity. By the numbers Here are the counts for a few popular fast foods: Food Calories Burger King Whopper with cheese 770 McDonald's Big Mac 540 Medium Coke Classic (21 ounces) 210 Taco Bell beef soft taco supreme 250 Dunkin' Donuts sausage, egg and cheese croissant 630 Starbucks blueberry muffin 320 Domino's Pizza slice, with cheese and pepperoni 210 Source: restaurant Web sites NEW YORK — Customers at big fast-food chains in New York City are facing the facts about their meal choices. And for some, the truth may be hard to swallow — like 1,130 calories for a Big Mac, medium fries and medium soda. After months of resistance, the city's chain restaurants have begun obeying a first-of-its-kind rule requiring them to post calorie counts on the menu. McDonald's and Burger King were among the chains that unveiled new menu boards Friday at scores of locations throughout the city, taking calorie information that had long been available on Web sites and tray liners and putting it front-and-center above the cash register. The new rules are part of an anti-obesity campaign that also has included a recent citywide ban on artificial trans fats in restaurant food. The regulation was first passed in 2006 but was redrafted after a court battle struck down the original version. The calorie-posting rule took effect in May, but legal action delayed enforcement until now. Starting today, chains big enough to fall under the rule will face penalties of up to $2,000 per store for not disclosing calorie information in a prominent spot on their menus, preferably next to the price. On Friday, the numbers at some restaurants could be hard to read, and many places only offered calorie counts for a few top-selling items. A few chains still appeared to be ignoring the rule, perhaps holding out hope that a court would block the plan, the first of its kind in any U.S. city. An industry lawsuit is pending. Cathy Nonas, director of the health department's physical-activity and nutrition program, said some delayed posting the data because they were afraid customers might change their eating habits. "We want to help people make an informed decision at the time of purchasing," she said. Other chains, including Starbucks, Dunkin' Donuts and Wendy's have been phasing in calorie information, store by store, for several months — surprising some patrons who never realized that a single jelly doughnut has 270 calories, or that a grande mint mocha chip frappuccino with whipped cream packs a bigger caloric punch than a double cheeseburger. Dietary guidelines for adults recommend about 2,000 calories a day, depending on age, gender and activity. By the numbers New York City now requires chain restaurants to post calorie information on their menus. Here are the counts for a few popular fast foods: Food Calories Burger King Whopper with cheese 770 McDonald's Big Mac 540 Medium Coke Classic (21 ounces) 210 Taco Bell beef soft taco supreme 250 Dunkin' Donuts sausage, egg and cheese croissant 630 Starbucks blueberry muffin 320 Domino's Pizza slice, with cheese and pepperoni 210 Source: restaurant Web sites Copyright © 2008 The Seattle Times Company More Nation & World headlines... E-mail article Print view