Who determines the suggested serving size?
According to the *proposed rules the restaurant determines the standard serving size. This is relevant for nutrient disclosure relating to items intended for more than one person. The restaurant is NOT required to use the standard serving sizes determined by the USDA and referenced in the NLEA. How do the requirements apply to self-service items and buffets? According to the *proposed rules for self-service items and buffets, the nutrient information must specify the size of the individual serving (determined by the restaurant) and the typical nutrient values for an individual serving. The serving size must be based off of standard measurements (e.g. cup, ounce, tablespoon, gram) and be determined by the utensil used for the food (e.g. 1 ladle, 1 spoon, 1 spatula) or based on the individual serving as determined and displayed by the chain restaurant (e.g. pre-cut brownies, lasagna cut into squares). What if the menu item is served in a combination with other menu items? According to th
