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    Now That Calorie Labels Are Federal Law, Will We Eat Less?

    Starting Monday, all restaurant chains with 20 or more locations must post calorie counts on menus. Research suggests this information helps diners cut back on calories in small ways that add up.
    by Allison Aubrey May 07, 2018 1 minute
    Signs declare the calorie counts for sandwiches and other grab-and-go items at a Starbucks in Washington, D.C.

    Well, it's official. Beginning today, all restaurant chains in the U.S. with 20 or more locations must post calories on menus or menu boards.

    When Congress passed the Affordable Care Act, back in 2010, the federal calorie posting mandate was born.

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