Amy Elizabeth Jensen - Comment

Document ID: FDA-2011-F-0172-0065
Document Type: Public Submission
Agency: Food And Drug Administration
Received Date: April 06 2011, at 12:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Date Posted: April 21 2011, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Comment Start Date: April 6 2011, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Comment Due Date: June 6 2011, at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time
Tracking Number: 80c1d6f5
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This is comment on Proposed Rule

Food Labeling: Nutrition Labeling of Standard Menu Items in Restaurants and Similar Retail Food Establishments

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I am 100% behind this! As a healthcare professional that has to take care of the individuals that are obese, have cardiac problems and/or diabetes, I see the impact of the obesity epidemic on a daily basis. If consumers were able to see calorie, fat, fiber and sodium amounts for their favorite foods, I think they would be shocked. This will let them make a more informed decision. As a side note, we tax other things that are unhealth such as alcohol and cigarettes. Why don't we tax fast food? Just a thought..... Thanks you for your time, Amy Jensen NP