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AKA · 03-03-2004, 01:12 AM

McDonald's Menu to Go on Diet in 2005

By Dave Carpenter
The Associated Press

CHICAGO - Say goodbye to those super-sized fries — McDonald's is slimming down its menu.

The hamburger giant has started phasing out its trademark Supersize fries and drinks in its U.S. restaurants as part of an effort to simplify its menu and give customers choices that support "a balanced lifestyle," a company spokesman said Tuesday.

By the end of 2004, Supersize will no longer be available at the nation's 13,000-plus McDonald's outlets except in certain promotions, McDonald's spokesman Walt Riker said.

The move comes as the world's largest restaurant company, and fast-food chains in general, are under growing public pressure to give consumers healthier food options in a nation that has suddenly become aware of its bulging waistline and the health dangers that come with it.

McDonald's began offering entree salads last year and has been moving to provide more fruit, vegetable and yogurt options with its Happy Meals. But the Oak Brook, Ill.-based company remains a magnet for public concerns — and legal actions — about obesity.

Riker said the changes started going into effect in January.

"This core menu, which has been under development since 2002, simplifies our menu and restaurant operations and provides a balance of choices for our customers," he said. "A component of this overall simplification, menu and balanced lifestyle strategy is the ongoing phase-out of the Supersize fry and the Supersize drink options."

The company did not immediately disclose other details of the menu changes.

PZelda · 03-03-2004, 01:16 AM

Well -- it's about time! The whole time they've had the Supersize thing on their menu, I've gotten it maybe...twice or thrice...I really don't like supersize.

I am Him · 03-03-2004, 01:49 AM

McDonalds has tried this in the past, and it resulted in reduced sales. People want fatty food.

Chelsea · 03-03-2004, 01:53 AM

I'm beginning to think that all the drugs in the 60s whacked out our self-preservation instincts in our parents (or ourselves, depending on age), and subsequently, that got handed down to us. Seriously, Are we trying to kill ourselves? Booze, Cigarettes, Fast Food 3-meals-a-day, Ugh...

dawsongirl · 03-03-2004, 02:01 AM

McDonald's food is hazardous waste no matter how much is there.l

PZelda · 03-03-2004, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by I am Him
McDonalds has tried this in the past, and it resulted in reduced sales. People want fatty food.

I know I sure don't.

EricIdlefan · 03-03-2004, 09:42 AM

And it's too greasy in fact for their burgers so I only get a chicken salad when I am there because my nephews and niece love Mickey D's!!

FamilyTiesGOP · 03-03-2004, 09:59 PM

I simply do not eat McDonald's food. I only eat there once in awhile for breakfast because my visiting grandfather wants to take me there. A healthier menu will not get me in there any better either. However, low fat food will make a lot of people angry...

EricIdlefan · 03-03-2004, 10:02 PM

I do admit to liking their hot(pan)cakes!!

FamilyTiesGOP · 03-03-2004, 10:10 PM

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Originally posted by EricIdlefan
I do admit to liking their hot(pan)cakes!!

Yeah, they are pretty good. I had a McGriddle a few months ago and it was not very good!

julian bozo · 03-03-2004, 10:42 PM

I used to really really like Mc Donald's but lately in the past 2 years it has been

. I think I could help my diet by staying away from Mc Donald's.

Rebel Queen 1980 · 03-04-2004, 12:53 AM

Yeah,My dad was wondering if the new menu change meant less
special sauce on the Big Mac.My dad loves those things just because he loves the taste of the sauce...

Mr. Television · 03-04-2004, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by JoCool
Yeah,My dad was wondering if the new menu change meant less
special sauce on the Big Mac.My dad loves those things just because he loves the taste of the sauce...

I stopped eating the big mac because they hardly put any special sauce on it { up here in PA) anyway.

SBTB Geek · 03-04-2004, 02:12 AM

That's great, I'm loving their Salads & More menu.

JoJoJoJoJoJoJoJoJo · 03-04-2004, 12:17 PM

Tha'ts just stupid. What idiot goes to McDonalds and expects to receive and low fat, low calorie, healthy meal? Hello, subway... or heck, just coook at home! Yes, i think offering salads and all that other stuff is good, more options, but completely offing the whole fatty hamburger thing is just stupid. I'm sorry,b ut if you go to McDonald's expecting to loose weight then you have really lost too much in the head.

03-03-2004, 01:12 AM	#1
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	McDonald's Menu to Go on Diet in 2005 McDonald's Menu to Go on Diet in 2005 By Dave Carpenter The Associated Press CHICAGO - Say goodbye to those super-sized fries — McDonald's is slimming down its menu. The hamburger giant has started phasing out its trademark Supersize fries and drinks in its U.S. restaurants as part of an effort to simplify its menu and give customers choices that support "a balanced lifestyle," a company spokesman said Tuesday. By the end of 2004, Supersize will no longer be available at the nation's 13,000-plus McDonald's outlets except in certain promotions, McDonald's spokesman Walt Riker said. The move comes as the world's largest restaurant company, and fast-food chains in general, are under growing public pressure to give consumers healthier food options in a nation that has suddenly become aware of its bulging waistline and the health dangers that come with it. McDonald's began offering entree salads last year and has been moving to provide more fruit, vegetable and yogurt options with its Happy Meals. But the Oak Brook, Ill.-based company remains a magnet for public concerns — and legal actions — about obesity. Riker said the changes started going into effect in January. "This core menu, which has been under development since 2002, simplifies our menu and restaurant operations and provides a balance of choices for our customers," he said. "A component of this overall simplification, menu and balanced lifestyle strategy is the ongoing phase-out of the Supersize fry and the Supersize drink options." The company did not immediately disclose other details of the menu changes.

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PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,223	Well -- it's about time! The whole time they've had the Supersize thing on their menu, I've gotten it maybe...twice or thrice...I really don't like supersize.
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EricIdlefan USA 250th! Forum Addict Join Date: Oct 12, 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 68,236	And it's too greasy in fact for their burgers so I only get a chicken salad when I am there because my nephews and niece love Mickey D's!!
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JoJoJoJoJoJoJoJoJo A and J Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 31, 2001 Location: .S.C. Posts: 3,070	Tha'ts just stupid. What idiot goes to McDonalds and expects to receive and low fat, low calorie, healthy meal? Hello, subway... or heck, just coook at home! Yes, i think offering salads and all that other stuff is good, more options, but completely offing the whole fatty hamburger thing is just stupid. I'm sorry,b ut if you go to McDonald's expecting to loose weight then you have really lost too much in the head.
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03-03-2004, 01:49 AM	#3
I am Him Six Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2003 Posts: 1,529	McDonalds has tried this in the past, and it resulted in reduced sales. People want fatty food.

03-03-2004, 01:53 AM	#4
Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	I'm beginning to think that all the drugs in the 60s whacked out our self-preservation instincts in our parents (or ourselves, depending on age), and subsequently, that got handed down to us. Seriously, Are we trying to kill ourselves? Booze, Cigarettes, Fast Food 3-meals-a-day, Ugh...

03-03-2004, 02:01 AM	#5
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	McDonald's food is hazardous waste no matter how much is there.l

03-03-2004, 09:59 PM	#8
FamilyTiesGOP _ Senior Member Join Date: Oct 28, 2003 Posts: 1,631	I simply do not eat McDonald's food. I only eat there once in awhile for breakfast because my visiting grandfather wants to take me there. A healthier menu will not get me in there any better either. However, low fat food will make a lot of people angry...

03-03-2004, 10:02 PM	#9
EricIdlefan USA 250th! Forum Addict Join Date: Oct 12, 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 68,236	I do admit to liking their hot(pan)cakes!!

03-03-2004, 10:42 PM	#11
julian bozo Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 30, 2001 Location: Cullman,Al,United States Posts: 1,534	I used to really really like Mc Donald's but lately in the past 2 years it has been . I think I could help my diet by staying away from Mc Donald's.

03-04-2004, 12:53 AM	#12
Rebel Queen 1980 Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 05, 2002 Location: Watching Classic Sitcoms 24/7.... Posts: 1,509	Yeah,My dad was wondering if the new menu change meant less special sauce on the Big Mac.My dad loves those things just because he loves the taste of the sauce...

03-04-2004, 02:12 AM	#14
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	That's great, I'm loving their Salads & More menu.