[UCANSEE2]

As if printing the calories of every item, on the menu, will change the eating habits of the average American, and eliminate obesity.

IMHO, this is a big waste of money and time.

First, IIRC, everything has calories. If it doesn't, it ain't food. Fat versus protein would be a more helpful measurement.
Calories are not the monster that makes people overweight.

(Oh, look, the enviro-burger has only 500 calories. Give me five of em!, and a gallon of Coke)

It is not what we eat, it is how much, how often, and the amount (or lack) of excercise afterwards.

[CindyDawg]

I agree about the exercise and watching what you eat but some things that I think are ok are really very high in calories because of how they are prepared. Butter in vegs, added sugar etc. I don't think it should be mandatory but I go to restaurants that will provide the info for me if I ask. I would prefer to see it on the menu but I can understand why some would not. I went to a chain awhile back and asked how many calories. The waitress didn't know so she went and asked the cook. He sent me back the message that if I had to ask I couldn't afford it! I laughed.