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Happy Meal Nutrition

McDonald's happy meals were formerly served with a small order of french fries and a small soda only, but are now available with healthier options. Children can choose between french fries or apple dippers, and can opt for apple juice, plain milk or chocolate milk instead of a soda.

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    • The McDonald's Happy Meal is served with a choice of side, a beverage, and a small toy that reflects current popular children's culture. There are three available options: the hamburger meal, the cheeseburger meal, and the chicken nugget meal, which includes four chicken nuggets.

    History

    • According to the McDonald's Corportation, the McDonald's Happy Meal was the brainchild of St. Louis regional advertising manager Dick Brams, and the first national Happy Meal program was launched in June 1979.

    Nutritional Value

    • Depending on the makeup of the happy meal, it contains anywhere from 380 calories and 12g of fat to 700 calories and 27g of fat.

    Least Healthy

    • The least healthy happy meal choice is the cheeseburger happy meal with french fries and chocolate milk, which contains a whopping 700 calories and 27g of fat.

    Most Healthy

    • The healthiest happy meal option is the chicken nugget happy meal with apple dippers and apple juice, which contains only 380 calories and just 12g of fat.

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