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Will Calorie Counts on Chain Menus Curb Obesity?

FitSugar — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:00:00 PST

Eating too many meals out can make our pants fit a bit more snugly, even when we're choosing what seem to be the healthiest menu items. Cities like New York and Philadelphia have mandated that chain restaurants print nutritional information on menu boards to increase awareness in terms of what we are feeding our bodies. Now Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has made California the first to implement these efforts statewide.

According to Newsweek, there's a plan to reintroduce legislation in the next Congress that would require chains across the country to print nutritional information. Do you think the presence of calorie and fat content would motivate people to make smarter decisions, or would Americans continue to dine on the unhealthy food that contributes to obesity?

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NYC Dept. of Health Wants You to Read Before You Eat

FitSugar — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 03:00:00 PDT

A new marketing campaign from the New York Department of Health has one message: “Read ’em before you eat ’em.” The Health Department is trying to help New Yorkers use the calorie posting rules to their advantage when it comes to making smart food decisions. The advertisements are being posted in 20 percent of the subway cars and I'd be interested to see if the ad campaign really has any effect on anyone. Though I do like that they picked food items that some folks consider healthy like a large apple bran muffin and the chicken burrito.

Do you think that seeing ads like these would stop you from ordering an item high in calories on a menu, or is it just another way for the government to try to control your eating habits?

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A Week In Review: FitSugar Roundup

FitSugar — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 04:00:00 PDT

In case you missed it, here's what we've been talking about...

I'm curious, have you ever broken a bone? Also, what is your biggest weight loss motivation? Also, where do you eat dinner. Finally, which food indulgence tempts you most?

Wear your sunglasses in the morning until the night, for your health, of course.

Workout at night? Here are some late night workout ideas.

Breasts are all over the news this week. So here is a great sports bra for us well endowed folks.

Running your first race? Check out my tips on how to make the most of it.

Here are a few funny things your gym may not be telling you.

Here are a few suggestions on how to store food properly.

My favorite show is back! Check out my Biggest Loser recap.

Feeling like you need to go strapless? Here's a great strapless heart monitor.

Brooke Shields graces the cover of Fitness Magazine and has some interesting health ideas to share, so check out the interview here.

While restaurants in NYC are not going to be required to post calorie counts, those in California are.

An easy diet tip: Skip the predinner cocktail.

Are these new Crocs cooler than the originals? What about these running sandals?

And after a long hard week: You did really great this week!!!