In the health care industry, we love complaining about two things: Obamacare and obesity.

So it was only a matter of time until these two things collided. One of Obamacare's provisions — a lesser-known one — requires most restaurants to post calorie and other nutrition information about their food. The idea behind the rule is simple: It's meant to help consumers make healthier eating choices and discourage obesity, an issue that's plaguing our country.

Despite its simplicity, backlash has been swift and hard.

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