I am a mother of a two-year old boy, and I cannot say I have never bought him a happy meal. It is all about portion, and menu items. Parents should be responsible for their children's intake. Of coarse junk food is available and unhealthy, but we as parents must step up to the plate. Here is my point: If you take your child to McDonalds and order a happy meal with a 4 piece chicken nugget, fries, and a 1% milk jug-chocolate, it is a whopping 580 calories. If you do the same with a hamburger, it adds up to 650 calories for the little belly that you are feeding (and that's without cheese). Well...this is what I call irresponsible! If you want to show your little tyke a treat buy going to Micky Ds then go for the lighter choice; a four piece chicken nugget meal with apple slices(skip the caramel) and an apple juice box for 350 calories. It is nobodys responsibility but your own! Here is a link to look up the nutrition facts:
nutrition.mcdonalds.com/bagamcmeal/nutrition_happymeals.html
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