McDonalds To Add Apples To Every Happy Meal

[keysjangle 145]

How can so many parents not see through it though? I don't think anyone actually believes that fast food is GOOD for them. How can a burger that costs under $5 (or less if you like the dollar menu) be good? Yeah, they're cheap and a lot of people are broke - but there are better options.

Edited July 26, 2011 by Gervl

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

How can so many parents not see through it though? I don't think anyone actually believes that fast food is GOOD for them. How can a burger that costs under $5 (or less if you like the dollar menu) be good? Yeah, they're cheap and a lot of people are broke - but there are better options.

I don't think the parents buy into the marketing, but the kids certainly do.

[Obama 2012 1,714]

It would be easier for parents to do that if it weren't for pervasive and aggressive marketing from fast food chains.

Welcome to parenting.

If parents would let their kids sit in front of the TV all day, then perhaps there wouldn't be an issue.

Of course, when I was a kid, we still had the word "NO" around. That seems to have left society nowadays when parents would rather be their child's best friend than an actual parent.

[mawilson 2,133]

Welcome to parenting.

If parents would let their kids sit in front of the TV all day, then perhaps there wouldn't be an issue.

Of course, when I was a kid, we still had the word "NO" around. That seems to have left society nowadays when parents would rather be their child's best friend than an actual parent.

No wonder you turned out so well!

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

Welcome to parenting.

If parents would let their kids sit in front of the TV all day, then perhaps there wouldn't be an issue.

Of course, when I was a kid, we still had the word "NO" around. That seems to have left society nowadays when parents would rather be their child's best friend than an actual parent.

[Amby 490]

I didn't say that. All I'm saying is that I would feel better taking my daugther to McDonald's if they were to downsize the fries portion in their Happy Meals and add a few fruit slices instead. That's it. I'm a customer that would consider frequenting McD's perhaps twice as much as I do today if the meals they offered for kids would be better balanced - less fat, less starch and more fresh fruit. And I am not the only parent that feels that way.

doesn't mcdonalds already have apples as an option instead of fries?

[Nina~ 431]

How can so many parents not see through it though? I don't think anyone actually believes that fast food is GOOD for them. How can a burger that costs under $5 (or less if you like the dollar menu) be good? Yeah, they're cheap and a lot of people are broke - but there are better options.

I remember this guy I went to school with who couldn't stand pizza. When I asked him why, he told me that his mother was a single mom who worked 3 jobs to keep a roof over their heads. So most days he was fed frozen pizza because that is all the time and energy she had at the end of a very long day. For me on the other hand, I had a stay-at-home mom who never had to worry about the next paycheck, and she cooked fresh nutritious meals everyday. So things like pizza & happy meals were a treat for me growing up. I honestly think that parents would make better choices for their kids if those choices were readily available, because most parents (in their right mind) would want only the best for their kids.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

No wonder you turned out so well!

I sense some sarcasm here.

doesn't mcdonalds already have apples as an option instead of fries?

I know Wendy's does. Haven't seen that at McD's but I could be wrong.

[Amby 490]

I sense some sarcasm here.

I know Wendy's does. Haven't seen that at McD's but I could be wrong.

I only asked because one of my cousins had a happy meal with apples and milk today.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

I only asked because one of my cousins had a happy meal with apples and milk today.

As I said, I'm not sure on that. I'm not what you'd call a regular at McD's.

[Amby 490]

As I said, I'm not sure on that. I'm not what you'd call a regular at McD's.

I never eat fast food so I didn't know for sure.

[Marilyn. 340]

yeah i am pretty sure apples were already an option at McD's

[Zero Sum 305]

How can so many parents not see through it though? I don't think anyone actually believes that fast food is GOOD for them. How can a burger that costs under $5 (or less if you like the dollar menu) be good? Yeah, they're cheap and a lot of people are broke - but there are better options.

If we focus on educating people on making wise choices, we are sure to see a vocal crowd protesting vociferously about the taking away of liberties and all that retarded paranoia.

Indeed there are better options. Pound for pound, that same amount of burger will cost you less if made at home, with less fat, fillers, and goodness knows what else. But even with nutrition on your side, it will be questioned as invalid by the same people willing to condemn the same market forces they support in the practice of selling food in the USA.

[_Simpson_ 250]

If we focus on educating people on making wise choices, we are sure to see a vocal crowd protesting vociferously about the taking away of liberties and all that retarded paranoia.

Indeed there are better options. Pound for pound, that same amount of burger will cost you less if made at home, with less fat, fillers, and goodness knows what else. But even with nutrition on your side, it will be questioned as invalid by the same people willing to condemn the same market forces they support in the practice of selling food in the USA.

People know that McDonalds is not good for them. Lack of education is not the problem.

Edited July 27, 2011 by _Simpson_

[Golden Gate 530]

doesn't mcdonalds already have apples as an option instead of fries?

Yes, they do. It isn't anything new.