An announcement by McDonald’s today that it is implementing new nutritional standards for its Happy Meals could not come at a better time, both for the chain and for Americans' health and wellness. Many have argued for years that the healthier offering failures by McDonald’s point to the fact that the chain's customers just don’t care about eating those healthier options. McDonald’s has posted its five global Happy Meal goals:Offer Balanced Meals. All advertising and marketing to kids for Happy Meals will meet the new nutritional standards. All advertising and marketing to kids for Happy Meals will meet the new nutritional standards.

Source: Forbes February 15, 2018 20:00 UTC