Nick Streeper doesn't spend much time looking at the calorie numbers on the menu.
Does it influence what he orders? "I think my wife would care, I don't. Personally it does not influence my decision at all," said Streeper.
Now the calorie numbers are going to be even more obvious as the FDA announced new government rules requiring chain restaurants, supermarkets and convenience stores to display calorie content of food on their menus.
"Sometimes this really does change behavior and sometimes people ignore it," said Anita Jones-Mueller with HealthyDiningFinder.com.
She said besides calories, those impacted by the rules will also have to offer additional information like sodium, fats, sugar and more upon request.
"I think it is definitely one step in helping people find the healthier choices for them," said Jones-Mueller.
California and some other states have already had calorie posting rules in place, but these federal guidelines go even further. Movie theaters, amusement parks and vending machines will have to post the information "clearly and conspicuously."
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However there are exceptions; food and ice cream trucks won't have to offer calorie information, and neither will food on an airplane.
Griselda Arellano said she'll notice the calories but it may not change her mind.
"If it's something that I'm already set on, then it's not going to matter," said Arellano, "but if I'm trying to stay within a certain calorie count, I'll notice and I'll order that."
The new regulations will apply to businesses with 20 or more locations, and they will be given until November 2015 to comply.
