Changes in fast food combo meals means fewer calories for kids

January 20, 2014

By Gerard LeBlond Obesity among children is a growing problem, especially with the abundant availability of fast food establishments. Public health officials estimate there is a 17 percent obesity rate among youths. Recently, two researchers at Cornell University, Dr. Brian...

Alliance for a Healthier Generation and McDonald’s announce groundbreaking CGI commitment to promote balanced food and beverage choices

October 4, 2013

McDonald's is partnering with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, founded by the Clinton Foundation and American Heart Association, to increase customers' access to fruit and vegetables and help families and children to make informed choices in keeping with balanced...

Kids’ fast food ads promote toys over burgers, study finds

September 4, 2013

By Amir Khan If your kid is clamoring for a Happy Meal, he may be more interested in the toy than the burger, according to a new study published in the journal PLOS ONE. Researchers from the Geisel School of...