McDonald's makes a step in the right direction

When I was growing up, getting a Happy Meal from McDonald's was a celebrated event. It didn't happen all too often, but when it did you were in pure bliss.

Sadly, nowadays its an everyday occurrence for some children. Couple that with some kids doing less outside activities and you have a recipe for childhood obesity.

But McDonald's (who I have vented about countless times to my wife) has made a step in the right direction to combat obesity. The Oakbrook Illinois - based chain said it will soon include apples in every Happy Meal, as part of a wide-ranging strategy to change its menu and lower calories by 20%. Click here for full story.

I think this is a great gesture and the start of something new. It shows that the company has a commitment to do its part in reducing the epidemic known as child obesity.

It's not the magic bullet to prevent obesity - that will obviously have to come from parents. If McDonald's keeps this up then could it be conceivable that we might see yogurt substituted for fries or maybe even a side salad included. Bravo McDonald's. Let's see more change.