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David Kirsch on the new McDonald’s Happy Meal

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Kudos to McDonald’s for finally acknowledging our national dilemma with childhood obesity.

The “makeover” of their “Happy Meal” is taking steps in the right direction but not going far enough.

The addition of the apple is great but maintaining the fat-laden burger and fries — that’s 14g fat and 4g saturated fat -- and sugar-filled soda, is not getting at the heart of the issue.

Why not look to leaner sources of protein such as chicken, turkey and fish. And, what about a healthy vegetarian option? Now this would be revolutionary.