Who knew so much taste had so few calories? About 80% of McDonald’s national menu items are less than 400 calories – including some of your all-time favorites like the Egg McMuffin, our World Famous Fries and the classic Filet-O-Fish.
According to recent research by the International Food Information Council Foundation, about 15 percent of Americans accurately estimate the number of calories they need to maintain their weight. This past summer, McDonald’s introduced a “Favorites Under 400” menu that highlights the calorie information for some of customers’ favorite foods and beverages to help put calorie counts in better contex.
According to McDonald’s USA President Jan Fields, approximately 750,000 employees working in McDonald’s and franchisee restaurants in the U.S. will be introduced to a voluntary nutrition e-learning program. The program will help build employees’ knowledge of calories, nutrition and McDonald’s menu offerings.
Today the Lehigh Acres McDonald’s General Manager Brian Swanagan, started voluntary nutrition program by setting up a display in the lobby. Display is was setup for customers to understand the value of good nutrition with 600 calorie meal and less sodium options that McDonalds has.