How Guilty Do You Feel About a Large Movie Popcorn?

The video discusses the FDA's new rules requiring calorie counts on movie theater snacks, stemming from the Affordable Care Act. The aim is to address obesity by encouraging healthier choices. The impact on theaters and consumer behavior is uncertain, but the rules now include fewer exemptions, such as for alcoholic beverages. While not a complete solution, calorie labeling is seen as a step towards better health.

What is the main reason behind the government's new rules on calorie labeling in movie theaters?

• To increase movie ticket sales

• To address obesity challenges

• To promote local snack vendors

• To reduce movie theater profits

Which law initiated the FDA's calorie labeling rule?

• The Clean Air Act

• The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

• The Food Safety Modernization Act

• The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

How might the new calorie labeling rules affect consumer behavior at movie theaters?

• Consumers might choose smaller portions

• Consumers will buy more snacks

• Consumers will stop buying snacks

• Consumers will ignore the labels

What change did the FDA make regarding movie theaters in their updated rules?

• Movie theaters were given more exemptions

• Movie theaters were included in the labeling requirements

• Movie theaters were allowed to set their own rules

• Movie theaters were excluded from the rules

What is the broader goal of the FDA's calorie labeling initiative?

• To eliminate all unhealthy foods

• To ban snacks in movie theaters

• To make calorie information more accessible

• To increase the cost of snacks