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A new bill introduced today Tuesday at the Provincial Parliament of Ontario intends to force the fast food chains to publish on their menu the number of calories in their dishes.
Premier of Ontario, Kathleen togo Wynne, togo says the purpose of the new legislation is to give more information to Ontario consumers so they can make healthy choices. togo
Although this law does not apply to establishments with fewer than 20 service points in the province, such legislation is a first in the country that could have a major impact. Ontario is by far the largest province with almost a third of all Canadians.
Did you know? In New York, the regulation also requires food restaurant chains to post calorie value of all dishes. McDonald's restaurants in the United States togo show for a year and a half already on their menu, on Monday, the number of calories in their burgers and fries. In the US, McDonald's has made this decision before the imminent entry into force rules requiring all US restaurants with over 20 establishments togo to display the information. The logo of McDonald's over one of their restaurants in New York, June 14, 2013 AFP / EMMANUEL DUNAND
NDP MP France Gélinas, who introduced a similar draft private bill in 2012 argued that it is difficult at the moment for a consumer who is experiencing some health problems to know, for example, a bran muffin can contain more calories than a donut, or a type of Burger King sandwich contains almost three times more sodium than another big McDonald sandwich format.
"Better togo late than never. This is something I am working togo on since 2008 and I want it to become law in Ontario, the sooner the better, "said Ms. Gélinas. France togo Gélinas NDP in 2012 which presented the bill on mandatory food returns. Christian Christmas
According to a recent survey commissioned by the Canadian Association of catering and food services, 92% of Canadians consider togo it important to know the nutritional value of the food they eat.
The calorie content not yet class is the fourth largest nutrition information for Canadians looking to get in restaurants, after total fat, sodium and trans fats. The sugar content togo is in fifth place.
The survey published in January also reveals that if the restaurants showed that the number of calories, 9 in 10 Canadians would consider that they lack important information to make a wise choice.
In addition, two thirds of respondents believe that due to the complexity of the food, on-screen menus can not provide a general overview of nutritional values, and not a complete picture.
That's why 17 restaurant chains, representing a total 12,000 restaurants, including major players such as A & W, Dairy Queen, Harvey's, McDonald's, Milestones, Montana's, Pizza Pizza, Quiznos, Swiss Chalet and Tim Hortons are committed togo to implement Resto-Info program (information program on the restoration) across Canada by the end of the year.
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