Appeals Court Upholds New York City's Calories-on-Menus Rule
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A federal appeals court has upheld New York City's regulation requiring some chain restaurants to post calories on menus and menu boards.
A 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel on Tuesday rejected an appeal filed by a New York trade group representing 7,000 restaurants. It said the rule the city began enforcing last July is a reasonable attempt to curb obesity.
The panel rejected the New York State Restaurant Association's arguments that federal law gives restaurants discretion on whether to present nutritional information.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The new rule applies to restaurants that are part of chains with at least 15 outlets across the country.
The city and restaurant association didn't immediately comment on the ruling.