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Menu Labeling Senate Bill 1420

Menu Labeling Senate Bill 1420. Why was this law proposed?. Over the last decade there has been a dramatic increase in the number of meals eaten outside the home Obesity and related health problems are becoming more prevalent in the United States

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Menu Labeling Senate Bill 1420

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  1. Menu LabelingSenate Bill 1420

  2. Why was this law proposed? • Over the last decade there has been a dramatic increase in the number of meals eaten outside the home • Obesity and related health problems are becoming more prevalent in the United States • Broader availability of nutritional information will assist consumers in making more informed decisions

  3. Who will it apply to? • Facilities that operate under common ownership with at least 19 other food facilities in California that offer the same menu items • Franchised outlets of 19+ Exempt: Certified Farmer’s Markets, Commissaries, Grocery Stores, Licensed Health Care Facilities, Mobile Food Facilities, School cafeterias, Restricted Food Service Facilities (bed & breakfast), Retail Stores, Vending Machines

  4. What does the law require? • Beginning July 1, 2009 “Quick Service Restaurants” must disclose: • Nutritional information in a brochure at point of sale, or • Post calories of each standard item directly on the menu board Nutritional information includes: • Calories • Carbohydrates • Saturated fat • Sodium

  5. What does the law require? • Beginning July 1, 2009 “Table Service Restaurants” must disclose nutritional information : • in a brochure at the table • on the menu • on a table tent on each table Or • Print the total calories next to each standard item on the menu

  6. What does the law require? Beginning January 1, 2011 all facilities must print calories only next to each standard item on the menu, menu board, or food tag. Garlic Herb Chicken 370 calories Seasoned grilled chicken breast served in a garlic herb sauce. Paired with steamed herb potatoes and seasonal vegetables. $8.69

  7. Notes of Interest • Only applies to menu items that are offered for sale 6 months or more • Salad bars, buffets, alcoholic beverages, customized orders are exempt • Menu boards at drive-thrus must post a notice that nutritional information is available • Patrons who read calorie information bought items with 48 less calories than those who didn’t. Other patrons volunteered that calorie information affected their purchase chose items with 92 or fewer calories.

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