Consumerism

Counting Calories in Restaurants

April 5, 2013

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Woody Allen and Diane Keaton in surgical gear from a scene in the movie Sleeper

Regular foods are rated as having health benefits of organic brands when an organic label used. Term organic provides a health halo that alters perceptions of the taste, quality and value of food.

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March 20, 2013

Obesity and What We Buy at the Supermarket

Traffic light symbol used to help count calories in restaurants

Eating out increases the risk of obesity and counting calories in restaurants is difficult. A new study tests whether adding calorie information or traffic signs to menu label will help

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February 28, 2013

Nutrition Facts on Foods & Product Label Claims

People fill their grocery shopping carts with foods they like.

What we buy at the supermarket has a big impact on quality of our diets. Studies show few Americans fill their grocery shopping carts with healthy choices. Where you buy groceries is not the problem

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February 13, 2013

New Coke Ad Goes Beyond the Nutrition Facts Label

Some product labeling claims are not supported by the nutrition facts on foods

There are nutrition facts on foods and more descriptive nutrient content claims, such as “rich in” and “good source.” Product labeling terms are regulated, but some ads go beyond the product label.

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January 28, 2013

13 Trends in Restaurant Food Service for 2013

Nutrition facts label and good nutrition websites need activity information

The Nutrition Facts label includes calories/serving, but most consumers don’t know how many calories/day they need. Adding how many miles you must walk to burn the calories may be effective.

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January 22, 2013

How Long Do You Store Spices in Your Spice Cabinet?

Restaurant food service news predicts what we’ll see on menus in the year ahead

Changes in restaurant food service impact our diets since nearly half our meals are eaten away from home. Check trends in restaurant news for 2013 for what you’ll be seeing on menus in the year ahead.

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January 12, 2013

Marketing Foods in 2013: Top New Food Product Ideas

Check Jars for Spices to See if You Store Spices Too Long

How long your store spices and herbs in your spice cabinet will determine how effective they will be in seasoning your food. Do an annual check of your jars for spices to keep them fresh.

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January 12, 2013

Estimate Food Portions With Portion Control Plates

A look at this year’s trends in marketing foods and best new food product ideas

A look at some predictions about the top new food ideas for 2013. Trends suggest that marketing foods to American palates will include revivals from the past and innovations towards the future.

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November 27, 2012

Why Cooking Thanksgiving Dinner Is Making Me Nuts This Year

New portion control plates make it easier to eat the right food portions

Plates and food portions have gotten larger over the past 50 years. Using portion control plates can help you adjust the serving sizes of what you eat.

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By: Barbara Kantrowitz

November 19, 2012