Supersize Me!

Center for Disease Control (CDC) issues yearly data on the health of US states:
2011 - Fattest State - Mississippi (6 years running)
2011 - Leanest State - Colorado

Negative Health Effects of the McDonald's Diet:
1) Weight Gain
2) Increase in Cholesterol Levels
3) Increase in Uric Acid Levels - High Uric Acid can lead to Gout
4) Increase in Fat Content in the Liver

Ways Fast Food Chains Attract Children:
1)Kid Meals
2)Toys in Kid Meals
3)Indoor Playgrounds
4)Birthday Party Packages
5)Mascots (i.e., Ronald McDonald, Taco Bell Dog)
6) Slogans and/or Jingles (i.e., "We do it your way", "Eat More Chicken")

Q. What have the fast food chains done in response to the negative publicity associated with
fast food?
A. They are offering healthier food choices - salads
fruit instead of fries
milk and water instead of soda
chicken options