Albany (WSYR-TV) - Governor David Paterson announced he has proposed legislation to help fight obesity by requiring calorie posting in restaurants, supermarkets and convenience stores that belong to large chains.
The initiative is part of the address, is part of the state’s war on obesity, and will help consumers make informed choices when purchasing food prepared away from home.
The governor’s proposal is similar to a current law in New York City, which requires calorie posting by restaurants and mobile vendors, but extends the requirement to other food service operations that prepare ready-to-eat foods on site.
Restaurants, mobile vendors, grocery stores, convenience stores and other retail stores belonging to chains that do business nationally and offer standardized menus will be required to post calorie counts for all items listed on menus and menu boards, including menu boards used by consumers for purposes of ordering food from their cars at drive-through windows.
The bill has been submitted to the Legislature for consideration.
