In today’s society, we’re constantly on the go. We do everything on the fly; we like our meals made in 60 seconds or less but we never pay attention to the facts…especially the nutrition facts. The trajectory of obesity in America is similar to the growth in consumption at fast food restaurants. Consumer spending on fast food increased to 46%. As American’s waist lines increase so does the profit margin of restaurants. Between 1978-1996 the percentage of meals consumed outside the home increased from 18% to 32%.
When it comes to the kiddies 94% of all children’s menus of the top 25 fast food restaurants are high in calories, even after making substitutions for healthier options. Over the last two decades obesity rates have tripled in children. However, there are some places that are working toward making healthy, low calorie meals a priority such as Chick Fil A.
The Chick-fil-A Kid's Meal consists of a main entre of Nuggets or Chick-n-Strips, Waffle Potato Fries, or fruit cup, and choice of 1% milk, chocolate milk, 100% apple juice, or soda. These meals are delicious and are not overly laden with calories. For example, ordering a kid’s meal of 2 chicken strips, fruit cup which counts as half a serving of fruit and milk are only 380 calories. Not to mention there is no price difference for substituting for healthier options.
Monitoring calories, eating colors such as fruits and vegetable and 60 minutes of rigorous exercise family fun are steps toward a healthier family and a healthier generation.
Check out their website for healthy tips when dining on the go.
http://www.chick-fil-a.com/Kids/Healthful
When it comes to the kiddies 94% of all children’s menus of the top 25 fast food restaurants are high in calories, even after making substitutions for healthier options. Over the last two decades obesity rates have tripled in children. However, there are some places that are working toward making healthy, low calorie meals a priority such as Chick Fil A.
The Chick-fil-A Kid's Meal consists of a main entre of Nuggets or Chick-n-Strips, Waffle Potato Fries, or fruit cup, and choice of 1% milk, chocolate milk, 100% apple juice, or soda. These meals are delicious and are not overly laden with calories. For example, ordering a kid’s meal of 2 chicken strips, fruit cup which counts as half a serving of fruit and milk are only 380 calories. Not to mention there is no price difference for substituting for healthier options.
Monitoring calories, eating colors such as fruits and vegetable and 60 minutes of rigorous exercise family fun are steps toward a healthier family and a healthier generation.
Check out their website for healthy tips when dining on the go.
http://www.chick-fil-a.com/Kids/Healthful
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