Content about Nutrition

April 16, 2012
Activists aim to boot McD from hospitals
Activists aim to curtail chain's marketing towards children
March 19, 2012
Kids' meals grow stronger
Chains refocus on healthfulness of children's menus
February 29, 2012
Monthly menu check: QSRs focus on ‘baskets’ in February
Quick-service restaurants continued to promote discounts on “baskets”
February 20, 2012
Berman on Offense
Keep your eye on what consumers really care about.
February 10, 2012
Restaurants' trans fat bans may have positive health effects
Study finds trans fat levels in blood drops in participants
February 6, 2012
World Views: London calling
A look at the UK market from David Coffer.
February 3, 2012
A look at today’s consumer
Restaurant operators must understand what motivates consumers
January 12, 2012
Restaurants add ‘better-for-you’ menu items
More restaurant chains are jumping on the better-for-you bandwagon
December 8, 2011
2010-2011: The biggest nutrition news stories
Anita-Jones Mueller breaks down the biggest nutrition stories
December 2, 2011
Survey: Operators positive on sales, margin expectations
Restaurant industry same-store sales set records in October
November 17, 2011
Sodium reduction: What restaurants can do
Restaurants can use several techniques to reduce sodium
September 9, 2011
Foodborne illness outbreaks from restaurants remain static
Two percent more people sickened from contaminated foods
September 6, 2011
New USDA numbers show values of food nutrition programs
Many American households were unable to consistently provide food for their families last year
September 2, 2011
Foodservice goes back to school
Restaurant companies get involved in school food programs as childhood obesity rates climb
August 25, 2011
How restaurants can build KIDS LIVEWELL choices
The unveiling of the new KIDS LIVEWELL program made big news
August 10, 2011
Hot Concepts! 2011: True Food Kitchen
Health-focused concept strives to create 
nutritious dishes that don’t sacrifice flavor
August 8, 2011
Activists, regulators scrutinize kids’ food marketing
As the anti-obesity battle heats up, restaurants are under increasing fire for the messages they direct at their youngest patrons.

August 4, 2011
Fundraising for a Food Revolution
Jamie Oliver, Chipotle and supporters fight childhood obesity
August 1, 2011
Subway introduces fortified bread
Nearly all breads will have added vitamin D and calcium
August 1, 2011
The Cheesecake Factory debuts low-cal menu
“SkinnyLicious” dishes each have 590 calories or less
July 28, 2011
Q&A: Dan Barash of Moe’s Southwest Grill
Anita Jones-Mueller talks to Dan Barash about healthy, family-friendly food
July 27, 2011
NPD: Consumers want smaller portions
Portion control is growing in importance among American diners
July 26, 2011
McD increases commitment to a more healthful menu
The chain will add fruit and reduce fries in Happy Meals
July 26, 2011
Qdoba tests whole wheat tortillas
New tortillas have more fiber, fewer calories and less fat than traditional
July 25, 2011
Operators push for EBT acceptance at restaurants
Operators are supporting a program to allow those in need to use SNAP benefits in restaurants
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