Well, the biggest story in the “kid and food” world yesterday was an announcement by McDonald’s USA of its plan to improve the Happy Meal. Rolling out in September, Happy Meals around the country will start to contain a smaller serving of fries (1.1 ounces down from 2.4 ounces) and will now automatically contain a bag of apple slices (without a caramel dipping sauce.) Two bags of apples and no fries will be available upon request. In addition, the meals will also offer a new fat-free chocolate milk along with 1% plain milk.
Somehow this does not seem to be enough to slow down childhood obiestiy. We need additional education for not only our children, but, more importantly the adults and parents. Adults lead the way for nutrition issues in our youth. I am as guilty as the rest for years of fast food and junk going into our home and on our dinner table. It is time to learn to cook at home and teach our children and grandchildren about cooking and nuitrition.
Somehow this does not seem to be enough to slow down childhood obiestiy. We need additional education for not only our children, but, more importantly the adults and parents. Adults lead the way for nutrition issues in our youth. I am as guilty as the rest for years of fast food and junk going into our home and on our dinner table. It is time to learn to cook at home and teach our children and grandchildren about cooking and nuitrition.
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