Articles by Michelle Wright, Contributing Editor

Calorie count information will have to be provided by restaurants and multi-unit foodservive outlets

Counting Calories

In 2016, restaurant chains and similar retail establishments with 20 or more locations must provide calorie information on menus
Michelle Wright, Contributing Editor
August 14, 2015
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As part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (commonly known as “Obama Care”), beginning December 1, 2016, restaurants, chain stores and even vending machines will be required by law to make calorie information of their products available prior to purchase.


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School Food Formulation

School food and drink requirements are changing dramatically to emphasize better nutrition, along with more fruits and vegetables and whole grains.
Michelle Wright, Contributing Editor
August 25, 2014
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It’s common for school officials and educators to periodically revisit and revise curriculum—what could be termed as “food for thought” involving what goes into a student’s mind
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