Sarah’s Social Action Snapshot: Menu Labeling

Sarah Newman September 25, 2008 | 9:41 am EST

Yes, Californians (myself included) can sometimes be a bit smug about our progressive legislation that the nation and world later adopts (think smoking ban in restaurants). However, there’s a reason people listen to us because the policies make sense!

So, now California’s have another opportunity for a simple but useful and important change that will positively impact our health: menu labeling!

The state legislature approved a measure that will require calories to be listed on all items at chain and fast food restaurants. We’re now just waiting for our health-conscious governor to do the right thing by signing the bill. Tell him that you want California to be the first state in the nation to have menu labeling. And, who knows, after California, it could soon be appearing in other states near you!

takepart with the Center for Science in the Public Interest and tell your Govenor to support menu labeling in your state

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(Photo: Center for Science in the Public Interest)