In a study of 18 female rhesus macaques, a 30% cut in calories produced no weight loss, and the monkeys' activity levels began dropping soon after the reduced diet started. A comparison group of three monkeys trained to walk on a treadmill an hour a day did lose weight.
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Health Care Legislation Requires Calories on Restaurant Menus
The health care law signed Tuesday requires restaurant chains with 20 or more outlets to post calorie counts on menus and drive-through signs, and to label vending machine items. The language comes from the MEAL Act; the restaurant industry backs it for nationwide consistency.
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New York City starts counting calories in restaurants
New York City inspectors can now fine restaurants $200 to $2,000 for failing to post calorie counts. The rule covers chains with 15 or more outlets nationwide, about 2,000 restaurants, and 277 had been cited by July 12. A ban on artificial trans fat in menu items also took effect July 1.
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