The restaurant industry is an industry of choice. When Americans dine out at one of the nation's 935,000 restaurant locations, they can choose from a variety of restaurants, cuisines, menu options and portions - meeting consumers' demands for choice, value, and flexibility to meet their individual dietary needs.
The restaurant industry's objective is to provide a wide range of food options to accommodate the variety of needs of our diverse population.
Restaurants are only part of the equation when it comes to healthy lifestyle choices. Good nutrition, education, personal responsibility and choice go hand-in-hand. The restaurant industry believes that consumers who are armed with physical and nutrition education resources will be better equipped to make smart eating choices and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
All foods can be part of a healthy diet. Nutrition experts agree that healthier living can best be attained and maintained through balance and moderation in diet, coupled with physical activity. The key is through energy balance – how much we eat in relation to how many calories we burn off each day.
