Food

One Small Step to Food Reform

Ezra Klein on a small provision in the healthcare reform bill:

One of the bill's provisions is a menu labeling proposal for chain restaurants with more than 20 locations. The proposal requires chains to post the caloric content of each item (and the total calories of combo meals) next to its listing on the menu, the menu board, and even the drive-through menu kiosk. This goes into effect next year, and will be one of the most visible effects of the health-care bill.

I would prefer a provision banning the use of ammonia-cleaned filler in fast food and school lunch beef, but smaller moves will have to do.