Episode 255: Restaurant Menu Labeling: What Those Numbers Really Mean

What do those calorie numbers on restaurant menus actually mean? In this episode, restaurant menu labeling in plain language, including what the numbers represent, why they are listed, and what happens when a standard menu item is customized.   This episode also covers how menu labeling can help some people compare options while being less useful or even stressful for others. Calorie information is also put into context with other aspects of nutrition, including protein, fiber, sodium, fat, added sugars, portion size, and overall eating patterns.   Restaurant meals are part of real life, and a single meal does not determine the quality of an overall eating pattern. Menu labeling can provide useful information without requiring you to count calories or choose the lowest-calorie option. The episode also considers how restaurant meals, celebrations, vacations, and everyday eating can all fit into a balanced approach to nutrition. Read More:  Real World Nutrition Blog: Restaurant Menu Labeling: What Those Numbers Really Mean Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Menu Labeling Requirements National Restaurant Association (NRA): Menu Labeling