Brett Guthrie: “First, when we looked at the nice menu labeling board that was just presented, it shows why H.R. 2017 is necessary.…”

“First, when we looked at the nice menu labeling board that was just presented, it shows why H.R. 2017 is necessary. Because, if you look at just that board, it was simple, but it fails to specify the calories listed for each topping or the calories added to a single slice. Under FDA regulations and guidance, the menu must specify that the sausage, mushroom, pepperoni, and onion calories are added to the basic preparation of slices of pizza with the word ``add'' or ``added'' spelled out. You can't use the plus symbol, which the FDA has specifically said is not permitted. It fails to declare calories per slice and per topping for each size of pizza slice. The FDA regulations require that calories be declared for each size of pizza slice and for each topping as applied to each size. So it shows why we need to move forward. It also doesn't say that 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Upton), my good friend and the chairman of the full committee.”