Why are restaurants going healthy?
Between the recent changes in society’s perception of unhealthy foods and the FDA regulations governing them, restaurants have changed their menus to feature more healthy options.DemandThe demand for healthy food has increased substantially in recent years–possibly impacted by the media and documentaries like “Food Inc.” and “Supersize Me”–as obesity and other health issues have become more prevalent. With more and more people focusing on becoming or staying healthy, restaurants have followed suit in making their menus more health-conscious.Fast FoodEven fast-food restaurants, commonly known for their highly unhealthy options, are following suit and offering healthy choices. This allows them to simultaneously maintain and expand their client base.RegulationsIn recent years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has strengthened its requirements for foods to qualify to be labeled “healthy.” This has forced restaurants to make greater changes in order to market themselves that way.Type
