I started hearing grumbles about this back in 2009 as part of the health reform bill and was elated to see this bill was passed into law March 23, 2010.   We are now seeing more information published on this law and it looks like the National Calorie Labeling Law will affect restaurants that have twenty or more locations nationwide.   The restaurants will require calories to be listed on menus and menu boards as well as a statement including recommended daily intake.   This law takes into effect the second half of 2012; however some states such as New York City , California , and Philadelphia are already abiding to the national law second to state laws previously passed.    Research estimates one third of American’s eat away from home, and that children specifically eat twice the amount of calories in a restaurant verse their home.   Will calories on menus influence your decision on what you order for yourself or your children? The NPD marketing g...