FDA's New Calorie Rules Are Broader Than Expected, Including Movie Theaters and Alcohol


You may not have wanted to know how many calories were in your tub of movie popcorn, and theater operators certainly didn’t want to tell you, but soon there’ll be no choice.

New FDA rules announced Tuesday that require restaurants, similar retail establishments, movie theaters, amusement parts and even vending machines nationwide to list calorie counts on menu boards.

The rules, covering establishments with 20 or more locations, are broader than the FDA initially proposed in some ways. Movie theaters, which have been increasingly offering restaurant-type food such as pizza and hot dogs, were not expected to be included after fierce industry opposition.

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