Coming Soon: Calorie Labels for Popcorn Tubs

The latest attempt by the federal government to fight obesity.
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Americans are about to know just how guilty to feel about that large popcorn at the movie theater.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released menu labeling rules today for movie theaters, restaurants and grocery stores that will disclose how many calories are in meals and snacks. The rules complete a process started four years ago with the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.