McDonald’s Ditches Soda In Happy Meal Menus


McDonald’s will offer side salads and fruit as an option in its value meals in its bigger markets, and will also begin pushing healthier drinks for its Happy Meals.

The moves are part of a number of health-centric global initiatives the chain announced today with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a non-profit founded by the Clinton Foundation and the American Heart Association to reduce childhood obesity.

“This commitment reflects McDonald’s progress regarding nutrition and well-being,” said McDonald’s CEO Don Thompson. He noted that it’s “another important step in our journey. And we know there’s more to do. We will continue to use our size and scale around the world to help educate, empower and encourage our customers to make informed choices so they can live a balanced and healthy lifestyle.”

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