Is Counting Calories Illegal? Understanding Diet and Law
                                
                                
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                                According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), restaurant calorie counts can be off by as much as 20%. Despite this inaccuracy, the personal act of counting calories is absolutely not illegal for an individual, but legal mandates exist for businesses regarding calorie disclosure.