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Almonds deliver valuable nutrients—protein, unsaturated fat, vitamin E, antioxidants, fiber. Of course almonds are not calorie free—they have 163 calories per ounce—but they pack a lot of nutrients per calorie; they are “nutrient dense” in other words. At the other extreme are so-called “empty calories,” like those from soda or candy. What’s more, almonds, like other nuts, do a good job of satisfying hunger and make people feel satiated.

Menus are a restaurant’s most intimate point-of-sale connection to the customer, yet there is little understanding of how the menu actually impacts consumer behavior. Research conducted at the CIA has taken an evidence-based approach to understanding how consumers interact with restaurant menus.