Most of us know that a double fudge hot brownie sundae contains a lot of calories. But who would guess that many salads and chicken sandwiches do too?

The American Heart Association joined Senator Denise Harper Angel and Representative Kelly Flood at a press conference recently to announce the filing of bills in the House and the Senate that would require posting of calorie information in Kentucky. The legislation, called C-MEAL (Consumer Menu Education and Labeling), would require chain restaurants with at least 20 locations nationwide to provide calorie information on menus and menu boards for standard menu items, enabling consumers to have a better idea of the number of calories they're eating.
Menu labeling just makes sense. Too often, we underestimate the calories we're consuming, particularly when we think we're eating healthy. And with Kentuckians now spending nearly half of their food budget dining out, this important legislation would give consumers the tools they need to make informed choices.
Watch for more information and opportunities to make your voice heard as this legislation moves through the process!