Happier Meals

This year several fast food restaurants have revamped their menus especially options for the kiddies to make their meals healthier. Beginning in October, Arby’s will follow suite and unveil two new kids’ meal entrees and replace fries with apple slices and strawberry yogurt dipping sauce as a side to every option on its Kids Meal menu. The new children’s menu offering will reduce calories by a whopping 40 percent, fat by 70 percent, and sodium by 50 percent.

Studies show that the number of meals eating outside of the home has constantly increased. Having healthier options makes it easier for consumers to make healthier choices. In Texas children have an obesity rate of over 20%. Restaurants providing options that are lower in calories and fat can have a positive effect on children’s health.

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http://www.qsrmagazine.com/exclusives/arby-s-revamps-kids-meals