This week we're basking in the glow of a huge mom victory -- getting Burger King and Wendy's to drop soda as a default beverage in kid's meals! Tens of thousands of moms like you made this happen. Well done!
1. HOT LINE
Mom Victory! Burger King pulls soda from kid's meals
We did it! Burger King has announced that it will be removing all soda pop products as a default option from their kids menus, effective immediately. MomsRising.org, joined by the Center for Science in the Public Interest, has been urging the chain to improve the nutritional quality of its kids' meals by removing soda from the kids menu.
With Burger King agreeing to remove soda pop products from its children’s menu, three of the biggest fast food burger chains - Wendy’s, McDonald’s and Burger King - now join Subway, Chipotle, Arby's, and Panera in providing healthier options as the default beverage in their kids meals. Great job everyone! Our voices DO make a difference! Read more on the MomsRising.org website.
Quick Links
- Parents' beliefs about the healthfulness of sugary drink options: opportunities to address misperceptions. Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity at the University of Connecticut. Key findings: Most parents believe some drinks with high amounts of added sugar—especially fruit drinks, sports drinks, and flavored water—are healthy options for children. Nutritional claims appearing on packages are important factors in parents' purchasing decisions.
- Summer Meals Act Would Help Close Hunger Gap for Millions of Children. FRAC, March 4, 2015. Child nutrition program reauthorization efforts have taken a strong step forward with Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introducing The Summer Meals Act of 2015 (S. 613). This bill would significantly improve the reach of the Summer Nutrition Programs so more children could eat healthy meals in supportive, recreational and other programs. The bill would also simplify administration.
2. JOIN THE CONVERSATION
#FoodFri Tweetchat: 30 Days to Healthy Living
Could it be true? Can 30 days help you lead a healthier life? Yes! And, we'll show you how this Friday the 13th at 1pm Eastern, as we chat with Congressman Charles B. Rangel about his 30 Day Rangel Resolutions - a 3 step healthy habit builder that is sure to leave you energized and raring to go! To join the conversation on Twitter add the hashtag #FoodFri to every tweet. We can't wait to see you! More info.
Share thoughts on junk food marketing to kids on the Facebook Group
We're celebrating big victories when it comes to soda in kids meals! But food and beverage companies spend over $2 billion a year targeting our kids. Share your thoughts on how marketing affects your family over on the GFF Facebook Group! The group is open to all; simply request to join.
3. SALAD BAR
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Good Food Force (GFF) Volunteers are real-life superheroes who take action in their schools and communities, and/or on their blogs and online networks, to get the word out about healthy school foods, junk food marketing to kids, and strategies that are working to reduce childhood obesity. Together with MomsRising.org staff, they help advocate for healthier kids and families. Help spread the word! Contact us: karen@momsrising.org
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