Going out for a meal has always been pretty simple. You leave the pans, the peeling and the washing up, and head out somewhere to eat, opening up a menu of delicious, guilt-free options. At least ...

Knowing the calorie content of foods does not help people understand which foods are healthier, according to a study I recently co-authored in the Journal of Retailing. When study participants ...

When the Affordable Care Act takes effect in 2014, restaurants with more than 20 locations will have to provide more nutritional information to customers. But listing calorie amounts on chain ...

Calorie counts have become a staple on restaurant menus -- and new research shows this information has potentially saved the lives and wallets of thousands of Americans. AP Calorie counts have become ...

A recent study published in Nature Human Behaviour found that the introduction of mandatory calorie labeling on menus in ...

City mandates requiring fast-food and chain restaurants to post calorie counts on menus have had mixed success at actually curbing people’s caloric intake. A study published this past October in the ...

It's easier to find out how many calories you're eating while dining out now, no matter where you go because it's now a national requirement for chain restaurants to post calorie counts. But will it ...

You may avert your eyes from them, or purposefully cover them up when you’re scanning the menu at your favorite restaurant, but increasingly, they’re hard to ignore — the unsettling number of calories ...

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Is a salad always the leanest option? As swimsuit season approaches, many are focusing on shedding those extra winter pounds. When eating out, some health-conscious diners will automatically order ...

CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Famous for their expansive menu which offers something for everyone, The Cheesecake Factory® expands its offerings with a new low calorie menu aptly named ...