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| Friday, March 12, 2010 |
| New “Salt Bill” Proposes Salt Ban in New York Restaurants |
In an effort to reduce consumption of salt and improve health, Assemblyman Felix Ortiz has proposed a bill to ban the use of salt in food preparation at restaurants in New York State. According to the bill “Customers will have the discretion to add salt to their own meal after it has been prepared.”
Ortiz is a big proponent of the menu labeling laws and believes that a ban on the use of salt in food preparation will give customers more control over the amount of salt they take in and give them the “option” to make healthier food choices.
I’m not going to argue the logic of this bill; especially considering the majority of sodium in the U.S. diet comes from restaurant, fast food and processed foods. But to the lawmakers I say “good luck!” I can only imagine the outrage of chefs and restaurant owners alike. I don’t believe for a second they will allow such a ban to be passed without putting up a good fight. And even if the bill were passed…the logistics of implementing such a ban and monitoring compliance seems like it would be a nightmare.
This is just another small chapter in an ongoing story about lawmakers proposing changes to improve the health of Americans. I believe the argument can go both ways. Eating out at restaurants used to be considered more of a special occasion, but in recent times eating out has become the norm. Having a high sodium meal on occasion isn’t that big of a concern for most people, but if you’re going out the eat all the time then the sodium can definitely add up. Should restaurants be required to take responsibility because Americans are consistently making poor food choices?
I can tell you one thing for sure…the debate will continue for a long time to come. In the meantime remember that the key here is moderation and education. Regardless of what restaurants are required to do, you always still have the choice and the responsibility at the end of the day.
What do you think?
- Lauren
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