34.More-healthyful Menu Options for Kids 给孩子提供的更健康菜式选择

34.More-healthyful Menu Options for Kids 给孩子提供的更健康菜式选择

① French fries,washed down with a pint of soda,are a favourite part of fast-food lunches and dinners for millions of American youngsters.But taking a cue from health experts,a group of 19 restaurant companies are pledging to offer more-healthyful menu options for children at a time when concern is growing over the role of fast food in childhood obesity.

② Burger King,the nation's second-largest fast food chain,for instance,will stop automatically including French fries and soda in its kids' meals starting this month,although they will still be available.Instead,the company said Tuesday,its employees will still ask parents whether they prefer such options as milk or sliced apples before assembling the meals."We're asking the customers to specify what they want,"said Craig Prusher,the chain's vice president of government relations.Other participating chains,with a variety of menu options,include Denny's,Chili's,Friendly's and Chevy's.

③ As part of the Kids Live Well campaign-expected to be announced nationwide Wednesday-participating restaurants must promise to offer at least one children's meal that has fewer than 600 calories,no soft drinks and at least two items from the following food groups:fruits,vegetables,whole grains,lean proteins or low-fat dairy.Among other requirement,they must offer a side that meets similar criteria,with fewer than 200 calories and less than 35% of its calories from sugar.