While some people don't notice the calorie count, restaurants should list the calories of their menu items because it encourages the consumers to make healthier choices, motivates food chain companies to cut down on their calories and introduce healthier items to their menus.
The listing of calorie counts informs the consumers about their food intake and encourages them to make healthier choices. Once consumers know how many calories each food or drink holds, they will be more aware about their food choices and are more likely to choose the one with lower calorie count. For instance, Starbucks have calorie listing next to their items, for me, ever since I noticed the counts I made sure to get nothing above 500 calorie. This influenced me to