Calorie-Counting Rule to Leave Out Movie Theaters

The federal government on Friday released proposed rules requiring chain restaurants and other businesses that serve food to post calorie counts on menus and menu boards. But after objections from theater chains, the rules give a pass to those box-office snacks — even though a large popcorn and soda can contain as many calories as a typical person needs in a day.Theater popcorn typically contains around 650 calories and 40 grams of fat, while each tablespoon of the faux-butter topping adds another 160 calories and 14 grams.http://nyti.ms/gn4756