FDA sets new calorie labeling rules for restaurants, movie theaters, other food sellers

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FDA sets new calorie labeling rules for restaurants, movie theaters, other food sellers

The FDA on Tuesday announced new calorie labeling rules that apply to chain restaurants, supermarkets, movie theaters and even amusement parks and vending machines.

How many calories in that doughnut? A Starbucks coffee shop in New York City displays calorie information next to menu items. New FDA rules will require all chain restaurants and similar eating establishments to post calorie labels.

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The FDA on Tuesday announced new calorie labeling rules that apply to chain restaurants, supermarkets, movie theaters and even amusement parks and vending machines.

Whether you want to or not, you'll soon know exactly how many calories are in the food you buy when you eat out.

The FDA on Tuesday announced new calorie labeling rules that apply to chain restaurants, supermarkets, movie theaters and even amusement parks and vending machines.

Health advocates are happy about the new rules, and some fast food chains are too. But some food industry groups are not so pleased.

Helena Bottemiller Evich, a food and agriculture reporter for Politico, has the dish on the new labeling rules.