Summary: In this episode of The Dr. Rob Show we discuss the recent ban by the City of San Francisco on McDonald’s Happy Meals. The City’s Board of Supervisors recently passed an ordinance by a 8 to 3 vote that will not allow McDonalds to sell a toy with Happy Meals unless the meal meet specific nutritional guidelines. These guidelines includes a total of 600 calories, a sodium level less than 640 mg and 35% or less of the meals calories can be from fat. Also, we discuss a recent article published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that concluded not eating breakfast over the long -term can contribute to obesity, increase cholesterol levels and eventually lead to heart disease . Skipping Breakfast Download the MP3 In this episode of The Dr. Rob Show… Discuss the recent ordinance passed the City of San Francisco against McDonalds Discuss the nutrition guidelines proposed for Happy Meals Discuss whether or not this ordinance will have any impact on childhood obesity Discuss the importance of eating breakfast Discuss the common dietary pattern that millions of Americans fall into and how it contributes to weight gain and obesity What Do You Think? Does the City of San Francisco have the right to ban Happy Meals? Take Action We want to hear your thoughts and questions Make a comment here on the blog Connect with us on social media Twitter Facebook
