Summary
New York City has introduced a new rule requiring chain restaurants to place a pyramid-shaped warning symbol on menu items with more than 50 grams of added sugar. This aims to inform consumers about the health risks of high sugar intake and applies to about 4,000 restaurants in the city.
Key Facts
- New York City now requires chain restaurants to display a warning symbol for items with over 50 grams of added sugar.
- This rule targets restaurants that are part of chains with 15 or more locations nationwide.
- The FDA suggests added sugars should not be more than 10% of total daily calories, which is 48 grams for a 2,000-calorie diet.
- The average American consumes about 99 grams of sugar daily, according to a 2024 survey.
- Obesity affects over 40% of U.S. adults, increasing risks for health issues like diabetes and heart disease.
- The regulation, passed in 2023, covers prepackaged food items and their non-packaged equivalents.
- New York's health officials hope the rule will help consumers make better dietary choices.
- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is exploring changes to address obesity in the U.S.
