McDonald's Menu to Go on Diet in 2005

atherjen · 03-03-2004, 08:40 AM

By DAVE CARPENTER AP Business Writer

CHICAGO (AP) - 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, super size 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 added 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 - when it comes to 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.

Two lawsuits claiming McDonald's hid the health risks of eating Big Macs and Chicken McNuggets were thrown out in federal court in New York last year.

But the issue hasn't disappeared.

An award-winning documentary called ``Super Size Me'' has heaped on more unwanted publicity for McDonald's. The documentary, which chronicles the deterioration of filmmaker Morgan Spurlock's health during a monthlong experiment eating nothing but McDonald's food, won a directing prize at the Sundance Film Festival and is set for wide release this spring.

Riker said the phasing out of super-sizing has ``nothing to do with that (film) whatsoever.''

The company earlier issued a statement calling the documentary ``a super-sized distortion of the quality, choice and variety available at McDonald's.'' It says the film is not about McDonald's but about Spurlock's decision to act irresponsibly by eating 5,000 calories a day - ``a gimmick to make a film.''

Premo55 · 03-03-2004, 08:46 AM

Jen, this is unrelated, but do you know where that oats article is? LOL. Sorry for hijacking your thread!

Peace.

atherjen · 03-03-2004, 08:51 AM

LMAO!!!!!!!!

jk
let me see if I can find it hold on.

atherjen · 03-03-2004, 08:57 AM

ok found it.
its in the supplements section. -Advanced theroy and discussion part.
page 1
"Low GI post-workout" -ode to oatmeal

**dg806** · 03-03-2004, 09:06 AM

Big mistake On McDonalds part. They will loose money big time.

Vieope · 03-03-2004, 09:08 AM

When I go to McDonalds I don´t wanna eat healthy.

Premo55 · 03-03-2004, 09:11 AM

Oh Jen, that's it? I thought it was gonna be an actual article. I actually read all nine of those pages two weeks ago, hahaha...I was bored and avoiding actual academic work.

Peace.

**dg806** · 03-03-2004, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vieope
When I go to McDonalds I don´t wanna eat healthy.

Exactly!! Neither does anyone else. I think I'll go get a double qp w/cheese and extra fries to protest today!

**I Are Baboon** · 03-03-2004, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dg806
Big mistake On McDonalds part. They will loose money big time.

No, the fat fucks of America will just start ordering two servings of fries instead of one big one.

**IainDaniel** · 03-03-2004, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by I Are Baboon
No, the fat fucks of America will just start ordering two servings of fries instead of one big one.

That is exactly what I said when I heard this.

Meaning more money for Mcdonalds

**dg806** · 03-03-2004, 10:10 AM

Yeah your probably right. Didn't look at it that way.

Jill · 03-03-2004, 10:52 AM

For anyone in Canada, 'Panago' in coming out with low carb pizza! Saw it on the news the other day. Panago pizza is so yummy...

http://www.panago.com click on info!

nikegurl · 03-03-2004, 11:18 AM

yep...it would be one thing if they never started the super sizing craze but i don't think taking it away from people is going to go over all that well. it sounds responsible but it's too little too late.

operater: would you like fries with your order?

customer: 2 please

03-03-2004, 08:40 AM	#1
atherjen DS Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: MS Posts: 5,757	McDonald's Menu to Go on Diet in 2005 By DAVE CARPENTER AP Business Writer CHICAGO (AP) - 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, super size 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 added 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 - when it comes to 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. Two lawsuits claiming McDonald's hid the health risks of eating Big Macs and Chicken McNuggets were thrown out in federal court in New York last year. But the issue hasn't disappeared. An award-winning documentary called ``Super Size Me'' has heaped on more unwanted publicity for McDonald's. The documentary, which chronicles the deterioration of filmmaker Morgan Spurlock's health during a monthlong experiment eating nothing but McDonald's food, won a directing prize at the Sundance Film Festival and is set for wide release this spring. Riker said the phasing out of super-sizing has ``nothing to do with that (film) whatsoever.'' The company earlier issued a statement calling the documentary ``a super-sized distortion of the quality, choice and variety available at McDonald's.'' It says the film is not about McDonald's but about Spurlock's decision to act irresponsibly by eating 5,000 calories a day - ``a gimmick to make a film.'' " To dream anything you want to dream: That is the beauty of the human mind. To do anything you want to do: That is the strength of the human will. To trust yourself to test your limits: that is the courage to succeed." NPC Southern Classic, June 3rd NPC Cajun Classic, June 10th NPC Mississippi State July 22nd

03-03-2004, 08:46 AM	#2
Premo55 Mic Murderer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 1,059	Jen, this is unrelated, but do you know where that oats article is? LOL. Sorry for hijacking your thread! Peace. T DOT O.

03-03-2004, 08:51 AM	#3
atherjen DS Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: MS Posts: 5,757	LMAO!!!!!!!! jk let me see if I can find it hold on. " To dream anything you want to dream: That is the beauty of the human mind. To do anything you want to do: That is the strength of the human will. To trust yourself to test your limits: that is the courage to succeed." NPC Southern Classic, June 3rd NPC Cajun Classic, June 10th NPC Mississippi State July 22nd

03-03-2004, 08:57 AM	#4
atherjen DS Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: MS Posts: 5,757	ok found it. its in the supplements section. -Advanced theroy and discussion part. page 1 "Low GI post-workout" -ode to oatmeal " To dream anything you want to dream: That is the beauty of the human mind. To do anything you want to do: That is the strength of the human will. To trust yourself to test your limits: that is the courage to succeed." NPC Southern Classic, June 3rd NPC Cajun Classic, June 10th NPC Mississippi State July 22nd

03-03-2004, 09:06 AM	#5
dg806 Guardian of The Homeland Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 18,197	Big mistake On McDonalds part. They will loose money big time. 1-Andro Rx Pro-hormone

03-03-2004, 09:08 AM	#6
Vieope Monochromatic Bunny Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: drinking coffee.. Posts: 14,967 Photos: 10	When I go to McDonalds I don´t wanna eat healthy.

03-03-2004, 09:11 AM	#7
Premo55 Mic Murderer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 1,059	Oh Jen, that's it? I thought it was gonna be an actual article. I actually read all nine of those pages two weeks ago, hahaha...I was bored and avoiding actual academic work. Peace. T DOT O.

03-03-2004, 10:10 AM	#11
dg806 Guardian of The Homeland Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 18,197	Yeah your probably right. Didn't look at it that way. 1-Andro Rx Pro-hormone

03-03-2004, 10:52 AM	#12
Jill Back to reality Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Re-Motivated Posts: 5,861	For anyone in Canada, 'Panago' in coming out with low carb pizza! Saw it on the news the other day. Panago pizza is so yummy... http://www.panago.com click on info!

03-03-2004, 11:18 AM	#13
nikegurl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,641	yep...it would be one thing if they never started the super sizing craze but i don't think taking it away from people is going to go over all that well. it sounds responsible but it's too little too late. operater: would you like fries with your order? customer: 2 please If you want to achieve things that others can't... You have to do things that others won't.

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