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DAILYFINANCE

Can Fast Food Really Make America Healthier?

By Jim Royal, The Motley Fool Dec 23rd 2011 - 01:32PM

McDonald's ( MCD ) and other fast-food establishments recently garnered praise from First Lady Michelle Obama for making great strides toward "making America healthier."

DAILYFINANCE

McDonald's Turns On a Dime to Beat San Francisco's Happy Meal Law

By Alyce Lomax, The Motley Fool Dec 05th 2011 - 10:50AM

A Happy Meal without a toy is, well, just a meal.

THE HUFFINGTON POST

Should We Be so Happy About the Happy Meal Makeover?

By Christina Pirello Aug 08th 2011 - 12:59PM

Progress is progress, and while I will congratulate any company on its efforts to make healthier food options available to mainstream consumers, I think we need to hold onto our party hats before celebrating the Happy Meal makeover.

THAT'S FIT

Happy Meals Are Getting Healthier

By That's Fit Editors Jul 26th 2011 - 12:08PM

We all know what's always included in a McDonald's Happy Meal: a burger or chicken nuggets, french fries, a toy, a soft drink.

DAILYFINANCE

McDonald's Happy Meals Get a More Healthy Overhaul

By Loren Berlin Jul 26th 2011 - 12:07PM

For more than 30 years, the standard McDonald's ( MCD ) Happy Meals have been exactly the same -- a burger or chicken nuggets, fries and a soda.

Background on happy meals

A "Happy Meal" is a meal specifically marketed at children, sold at the fast-food chain McDonald's since June 1979. A toy is typically included with the food, both of which are usually contained in a small box or paper bag with the McDonald's logo.

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