Personally I think bringing awareness to how many calories you eat a day verses how many you're supposed to eat is good. A few years ago I went on a calorie counting diet and it was shocking! I no longer count every calorie but I do make a conscious effort not to "drink my calories away" and usually drink water.
I think awareness is good and nutrition facts should be posted at every restaurant. I'm not sure how it's going to make America thinner but awareness is good!