Author Question: Jonathon is an account executive at a large marketing firm. His job frequently requires lunch ... (Read 22 times)

maychende · **on:** Aug 10, 2018

Jonathon is an account executive at a large marketing firm. His job frequently requires lunch meetings with clients. He has noticed that eating out so often has caused him to gain some unwanted weight.

What advice would you give him for ordering lower calorie fare while dining out? In particular, what would you advise him to do if he dines at a restaurant that does not list healthy items on the menu?

Question 2

Menu labeling has been a hotly contested issue with public health officials, the food industry, politicians, and the public often holding opposing points of view. Pretend that you are prepping for a debate on the topic of menu labeling.

Draft three arguments in defense of menu labeling and three against it.

shewald78 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 10, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Possible advice may include:

Look for low-fat and low-calorie cooking methods, such as baked, broiled, or sauted.
Ask for a smaller portion or for half of the serving to be boxed up to go.
Ask for dressing on the side of salads.
Avoid fried foods.
Order a side salad instead of fries or other high calorie side dish.
Do not order dessert at lunch.
Order an appetizer or small plate rather than an entre.
Use the plate method to ensure a balanced meal: vegetables and possibly some fruit, lean protein, and whole-grain carbohydrates.
Order low-calorie, low-sodium broth based soups as a starter rather than a high-calorie appetizer.
Order a low-calorie beverage, such as water or unsweetened ice tea instead of a soda or alcohol.

Answer to Question 2

Sample Possible Pro Arguments:

Menu labeling makes nutrition information readily available for consumers so that they can make healthy choices.
Menu labeling is particularly helpful for those with diseases or special diets to make informed choices.
Menu labeling makes restaurants accountable for the nutritional quality of the foods that they serve.
Menu labeling could help to combat disease and promote health.

Sample Possible Con Arguments:

For restaurants, menu labeling takes time and money.
Some customers do not want to know the nutritional content of their food.
Research has not shown irrefutably that menu labeling changes buying behavior or impacts health.