McDonalds will reduce the calories in their children's meals by 20%

We got fantastics news!Joining the crusade against childhood obesity in the U.S. fast food chain McDonalds has announced it will reduce by 20 percent calories from their children's menus, called "Happy Meal" or "Happy Meal".

The measure will take effect in September and will be implemented in the 14,000 restaurants that have the company in the country, with the spring 2012 deadline. The next step will be a global campaign to reduce sodium, saturated fat and calories of any offer. But consumers will have to wait until 2015 to see a substantial reduction in the levels of salt and five years, to consume less sugar and fat.

The new burger child lose weight of 90 grams to 45 today, accompanied by half of chips. Thus, the menu will stay below 600 calories. Another novelty is that the fruit will no longer be optional, the menu for dessert take a bag of peeled apple slices and a chocolate shake with skim milk. Those who do not wish to take this drink with cocoa, in return receive an extra pack of fruit.

This change in McDonald's nutrition policy is preceded by pressure from consumer groups who have spent years claiming Americans healthier offerings in their hamburger.

In Spain, McDonald "s has been since 2006 offering accessories and desserts in their children's menus that include more fruits and vegetables. In fact, the new Happy Meal menu, the chain introduced in April, was advertised as" adapted to the nutritional needs of smaller, more variety and more balanced. "

Spanish children's menus include carrots and lots of cream cheese, a stick of fresh pineapple, plus cherrie tomatoes and fresh apple slices, which were already available for some time. These children's menus are below 560 calories, which the company says "is about a third of the recommended daily intake for the population of children aged between 4 and 5 years."