McDonalds To Post Calorie Counts

Soon to be listed among the Big Macs and McFlurrys on every McDonald’s menu board and drive-through across the country: Calorie counts. As diners increasingly demand more healthful dietary options and nutritional disclosures, the world’s largest hamburger chain says it’s embracing both transparency and better ingredients. Starting Monday, calorie counts will be posted at its more than 14,000 U.S. locations. That means customers will know off the bat that four pieces of Chicken McNuggets have 190 calories and that a McCafe Iced Mocha has 260. In some cities and states such as New York City and California, menu labeling is already required for major chains such as McDonald’s. Comprehensive federal regulations, passed as part of President Obama ’s sweeping healthcare reform bill, are still undergoing adjustments/ Tiffany Hsu , Los Angeles Times. More here. (AP file photo)

Question: Would calorie counts on menus and drive throughs make you think twice re: eating meals from a fast-food burger joint like McDonald’s?