When it comes to kids' meals, you really can't go wrong with a McDonald's Happy Meal with chicken McNuggets (four pieces), apple slices, a low-fat yogurt stick and low-fat milk. The apples and the yogurt stick are a welcome substitution for fries and nicely balance out the meal.
McDonald's —
When it comes to kids' meals, you really can't go wrong with a McDonald's Happy Meal with chicken McNuggets (four pieces), apple slices, a low-fat yogurt stick and low-fat milk. The apples and the yogurt stick are a welcome substitution for fries and nicely balance out the meal.
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Here is one the best kid options if you're focused on healthy choices within the limits of the menu. Chipotle's tacos with chicken, black beans and tomato salsa off the kids' menu, plus a Mandarin orange and organic milk, are a healthier option than a quesadilla, with added boosts in calcium and vitamin C.
Chipotle —
Here is one the best kid options if you're focused on healthy choices within the limits of the menu. Chipotle's tacos with chicken, black beans and tomato salsa off the kids' menu, plus a Mandarin orange and organic milk, are a healthier option than a quesadilla, with added boosts in calcium and vitamin C.
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Subway's "Fresh Fit for Kids Meal" comes with a 4-inch sandwich. Our top pick is the roast beef mini, as it's the most protein-rich. The kids meal comes with apple slices (not pictured) and low-fat, calcium-rich milk, which is better than the fruit punch option.
Subway —
Subway's "Fresh Fit for Kids Meal" comes with a 4-inch sandwich. Our top pick is the roast beef mini, as it's the most protein-rich. The kids meal comes with apple slices (not pictured) and low-fat, calcium-rich milk, which is better than the fruit punch option.
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You won't find a children's menu at Taco Bell anymore, but there are still good options for them. The crunchy taco with fire-grilled chicken, paired with black beans, delivers protein and fiber without topping the sodium charts.
Taco Bell —
You won't find a children's menu at Taco Bell anymore, but there are still good options for them. The crunchy taco with fire-grilled chicken, paired with black beans, delivers protein and fiber without topping the sodium charts.
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We like Wendy's four-piece white meat chicken nuggets for smaller stomachs. Skip the fries and opt for apple slices to boost fiber and vitamin C. And adding low-fat milk delivers calcium and vitamin D for growing bones.
Wendy's —
We like Wendy's four-piece white meat chicken nuggets for smaller stomachs. Skip the fries and opt for apple slices to boost fiber and vitamin C. And adding low-fat milk delivers calcium and vitamin D for growing bones.
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Here are the best options at Dunkin Donuts if you're focused on healthy choices within the limits of the menu. For children, old fashioned, powdered and cinnamon Munchkins are the lowest in calories and saturated fat, and their size creates portion control.
Dunkin Donuts —
Here are the best options at Dunkin Donuts if you're focused on healthy choices within the limits of the menu. For children, old fashioned, powdered and cinnamon Munchkins are the lowest in calories and saturated fat, and their size creates portion control.
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When it comes to kid-specific lunch and dinner, Burger King's chicken nuggets are lowest in saturated fat. The King Jr. meal comes with applesauce and a choice of beverage. We recommend the fat-free milk over the apple juice.
Burger King —
When it comes to kid-specific lunch and dinner, Burger King's chicken nuggets are lowest in saturated fat. The King Jr. meal comes with applesauce and a choice of beverage. We recommend the fat-free milk over the apple juice.
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A breakfast of an egg and cheddar breakfast sandwich and organic low-fat plain milk box are Starbucks' best options for kids.
Starbucks —
A breakfast of an egg and cheddar breakfast sandwich and organic low-fat plain milk box are Starbucks' best options for kids.
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Panera Bread's all-natural turkey chili with kids' classic salad and squeezable yogurt delivers protein, fiber, calcium and vegetables in general.
Panera Bread —
Panera Bread's all-natural turkey chili with kids' classic salad and squeezable yogurt delivers protein, fiber, calcium and vegetables in general.
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