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Marketing fast food to children

Marketing fast food to kids

  • Our investigation found that kids regularly eat too much fat, salt, saturated fat and sugar at fast food outlets
  • Find out the guidelines daily amounts kids should be eating, plus how to choose a healthy Happy Meal
  • We reveal how fast food chains use toys and film promotions to appeal to children

What's in this guide

Fast food: what kids are eating

Some children are regularly eating too much unhealthy food at fast food outlets. Find out how much fat, salt, saturated fat, sugar and calories kids should be eating.

Fast food chains investigated

How healthy are fast food meals aimed at children? Which? investigates their nutritional content and how the fast food chains market fast food to kids.

Choosing a healthier Happy Meal

What you perceive to be the healthiest fast food meal may not be the best for your child. We help you choose a balanced McDonalds Happy Meal.