5 Ways to Get Your Kids to Ditch the Happy Meal

When it comes to fast food, Dr. Dubost says that "The Kids LiveWell options are there and available. The criteria is based on leading health expert's recommendations for your child's diet. So there's limits on calories or the portion size. There's limits on unhealthy fat, sugar, and sodium, but it also encourages food groups like whole grains, lean protein, fruits and vegetables, and low-fat dairy. Those food groups should be the balance or the main composition of a child's diet."

If you select a dining establishment from the Kids LiveWell roster, it'll serve up a list of the most nutritionally sound options on the menu. Simple as that.