Should there be warning labels on menu items?

NickyBass · #1 09-03-2009, 08:39 AM

**Edit. Just to clarify. This isn't a serious debate. Relax guys. I don't think that deep dish pizza is healthy. I was just surprised at how unhealthy it was. If it had 90 grams of fat, I can deal with that. But 165? Not so much. I think that this particular case is WAAAAY beyond what is acceptable--even for junk food.***

Now, before you call me a sissy, consider this:

You and a friend go to Pizzeria Uno for lunch. While looking over the menu, you split Onion Strings for an appetizer.

You decide on an Individual Chigaco Classic deep dish pizza.

After dinner, you decide to talk a bit, so you both have dessert. You opt for the Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup.

Sounds likely, yes?

Well, in one sitting, you would have consumed 332 grams of fat and 4810 calories. This is assuming that you split the onion strings equally, and doesn't account for any drinks or alchohol.

Maybe you even looked online to see the nutrition info. But, what you might have missed is that the 'Individual' pizza is actually 3 servings. (3 servings for an 'individual'? Hmmm.)

Edit---Ok, I get the onion strings and the dessert. I'm fine with that. My main issue is with the pizza @ 165 grams of fat--

I'm not saying that they should be banned from serving whatever food they chose---but it would be nice to be warned before I eat a few days worth of calories and fat for lunch.

I'm just using Uno as an example because, sadly, this actually happened to me. I'm quite upset about it, though I'm sure that there are worse places.

So, should there be warning labels on menu items?

DeluxeRed · #2 09-03-2009, 08:43 AM

Nah. Try common sense, instead.

And, dang, now I know what I want for lunch...

PSPookie · #3 09-03-2009, 08:53 AM

No. You've got to be kidding me.

Maybe we should put warning labels on all food:
WARNING! Eating too much of this will make your ass big.

NickyBass · #4 09-03-2009, 09:00 AM

Hmmm. Tough crowd.

Phalex · #5 09-03-2009, 09:00 AM

They should put a warning on 1# bags of baby carrots: Warning consuming the majority of the contents of this package at one time will result in projectile ****ing.

NickyBass · #6 09-03-2009, 09:06 AM

Look, I'm not saying that pizza is healthy, but 165 grams of fat in an individual pizza? That is insane. 50 would be fine. 75---even 100 would be acceptable. I don't eat junk everyday.

L-A · #7 09-03-2009, 09:09 AM

No, I'd let it to the restaurant's discretion. At McDonald's they have the whole menu covered. Other places can provide it too.

There should be a warning label on life:

WARNING
Abuse of anything will result in consequences.

Stigs · #8 09-03-2009, 09:24 AM

It's required by law for a restaurant to give you the nutritional information if you ask for it, I don't want to have to skim over the specific details of every meal on a menu when I'm trying to order something.

KeithBMI · #9 09-03-2009, 09:27 AM

I don't see a problem unless you go to a restaurant every night.

I have no problem with indulging myself on the rare occasion.

bassrique · #10 09-03-2009, 09:33 AM

NO. The food described is obviously fattening, and when you eat the quantity described, even moreso. And besides, more regulations on restaurants will hurt jobs, raise prices and limit choices.

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Originally Posted by Phalex

They should put a warning on 1# bags of baby carrots: Warning consuming the majority of the contents of this package at one time will result in projectile ****ing.

Interesting "baby carrot" origin factoid:

For some reason a farmer couldn't get his carrots to market and they ended up partially rotting, so he put them in a cement mixer-type machine to get rid off the waste which left him with the carrot cores. He raised the price and named them "baby carrots" -- an instant hit.

Chebass88 · #11 09-03-2009, 09:35 AM

Absolutely not. It is our own responsibility to monitor the things and quantities of things we put into our mouths. We're adults, and ostensibly, can be held responsible for our actions.

No one forces anyone to eat the whole quantities at restaurants. It is easier to provide more than needed, in order to have the customer as satisfied as possible. Plus, even if it is not consumed, it is still paid for (and then some), so there is no real loss to the restaurant.

That said, at what point does the "warning" stop & having people decide what you are allowed to eat?

ian

WalterBush · #12 09-03-2009, 09:36 AM

No. We've got too many signs, symbols, warnings, etc. in our lives.

People who are worried about it will find these things out, and adjust their habits accordingly.

People who don't care, will continue to eat and ignore whatever warning you throw out there.

I have yet to meet the obesity, high-cholesterol, high-blood pressure, or diabetic patient who was taken completely by surprise when the doctor told them their diet was the primary reason for their condition.

EDIT: I looked at your quantities more closely. Dude, if I ate that much in one sitting, my guts wouldn't let me sleep that night. I'd be tossing, turning, sweating, and suffering heartburn through the morning. Everyone's different, so I'm not saying you overate, but I'd have gone home with enough leftovers to eat well the next day.

Joe Gress · #13 09-03-2009, 09:38 AM

No. But common sense should dictate otherwise.

WookieeForLife · #14 09-03-2009, 09:39 AM

Yes there should. I know there is a difference in my choice when I know how many calories one meal has compared to another. Part of the reason why I went on McDonalds.com and compared them all. Based on a 2000 calorie a day diet he had almost two and a half's days calories in a lunch. Thats insane. Should have something on the menu.

Deluge Of Sound · #15 09-03-2009, 09:43 AM

Or maybe he should step away from counting calories and just enjoy his meal...

threshar · #16 09-03-2009, 09:43 AM

BUT I DIDN'T REALIZE EATING 4 BIGMACS A DAY WOULD MAKE ME FAT! WAH WAH WAH!

If you are concerned about your health you shouldn't eat out. Make your own food then you know and let the rest of us eat what we want.

I feel no sympathy.

WalterBush · #17 09-03-2009, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by WookieeForLife

Yes there should. I know there is a difference in my choice when I know how many calories one meal has compared to another. Part of the reason why I went on McDonalds.com and compared them all. Based on a 2000 calorie a day diet he had almost two and a half's days calories in a lunch. Thats insane. Should have something on the menu.

And there we go. Those who are concerned, look it up. No warning label necessary. I've never even glanced at a McDonald's nutrition information chart, except out of curiosity once regarding preservatives. I just assume I'm getting too many calories if I'm even AT McDonald's.

MJ5150 · #18 09-03-2009, 09:44 AM

Makes sense to say no, but people are too ignorant today to protect themselves from harm. Bring on the warning labels.

-Mike

NickyBass · #19 09-03-2009, 09:44 AM

Well, I knew that it was an unhealthy meal. I get that. What I'm saying is that, had I known that there were 165 grams of fat in a 4 inch pizza, I would have opted for something different---maybe not healthy---but different.

I don't expect to eat well when I eat out. I'm not an idiot, but I don't want to have to look up everything that I have to eat.

WookieeForLife · #20 09-03-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by WalterBush

And there we go. Those who are concerned, look it up. No warning label necessary. I've never even glanced at a McDonald's nutrition information chart, except out of curiosity once regarding preservatives. I just assume I'm getting too many calories if I'm even AT McDonald's.

The food is horrible for you, but IMO it's not as bad for you as everyone makes it out to be. But still very bad. On the other side aren't we all bass players. Sterotypes say we are not skinny...............