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New York City's Fight Over Calorie Labeling.
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Health Affairs . 2009 Web Exclusives from 28-6, Vol. 28, pw1098-w1109. 12p. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- In 2006, New York City's Health Department amended the city Health Code to require the posting of calorie counts by chain restaurants on menus, menu boards, and item tags. This was one element of the city's response to rising obesity rates. Drafting the rule involved many decisions that affected its impact and its legal viability. The restaurant industry argued against the rule and twice sued to prevent its implementation. An initial version of the rule was found to be preempted by federal law, but a revised version was implemented in January 2008. The experience shows that state and local health departments can use their existing authority over restaurants to combat obesity and, indirectly, chronic diseases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *CALORIC content of foods
*RESTAURANT menus
*FOOD laws
*RESTAURANT management
*PREVENTION of obesity
*FOOD labeling
*PUBLIC health administration
*FOOD labeling laws
*RESTAURANT laws
*METROPOLITAN areas
*RESTAURANTS
*AUTHORITY
*COURTS
*FOOD industry
*INGESTION
*LOCAL government
*MEDICINE information services
*PRACTICAL politics
*PUBLIC health laws
*STATE governments
*CONSUMER information services
*HUMAN services programs
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02782715
- Volume :
- 28
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Health Affairs
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 50220121
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1377/hlthaff.28.6.w1098