Food Police Act 1: FDA: Restaurants on front lines in obesity fight

Food Police Act 1: FDA: Restaurants on front lines in obesity fight

Golden State Poppy...

The food police have no right to decide what we can or can't eat, nor
the size of our portions. There is no evidence that obesity is caused
by eating in restaurants, and in fact it is the opposite. The truly
obese can't get out to restaurants. But, primarily it is a personal
decision as to what to eat. Those who want to dictate to others should
look in their own backyard.

Jerry Okamura...

Besides it is completely irrational. Almost all of what we eat is going to
be eaten at home....

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Those heaping portions at restaurants -- and doggie bags
for the leftovers -- may be a thing of the past, if health officials get
their way.

The government is trying to enlist the help of the nation's eateries in
fighting obesity. One of the first things on their list: cutting portion
sizes.

With burgers, fries and pizza the Top 3 eating-out favorites in this
country, restaurants are in a prime position to help improve people's diets
and combat obesity. At least that's what is recommended in a
government-commissioned report released Friday.
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