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The Real Deal on McDonald’s Nutrition Cindy Goody, PhD, MBA, RD Director of Nutrition Julia Braun, MPH, RD Manager of Nutrition McDonald’s USA, LLC. McDonald’s Economic Impact on Iowa. Beef. Pork. Cheese. Soybeans. Eggs. HCFS. Source: dhs.iowa.gov/…/ Find_Help /MapLocations.htm l .
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The Real Deal on McDonald’s Nutrition Cindy Goody, PhD, MBA, RD Director of Nutrition Julia Braun, MPH, RD Manager of Nutrition McDonald’s USA, LLC
McDonald’s Economic Impact on Iowa Beef Pork Cheese Soybeans Eggs HCFS Source: dhs.iowa.gov/…/Find_Help/MapLocations.html
Objectives Describe what Quality and Nutrition mean at McDonald’s List at least three fruit and vegetable choices served at McDonald’s. State the five sources of nutrition information available from McDonald’s. Indicate at least three types of client nutrition education resources available at mcdonalds.com
The original menu • Simple and limited • hamburgers • cheeseburgers • fries • soft drinks • shakes • coffee • Led to fast service and outstanding value
McDonald’s® Today • Largest Food Service Retailer • Over 50 million customers worldwide each day • 27 million in the US each day • Over 32,000 restaurants in 119 countries Today’s Customers: • Variety, Choice • Innovative, portable products • Fresh, real products • Convenience
Menu Innovation / Evolution • 1962 Filet-O-Fish • 1968 Big Mac • 1973 Egg McMuffin • 1991 1% Low fat milk • 2002 Fruit ‘n Yogurt Parfait • 2003 Chicken McNuggets with White Meat • 2004 Premium Salads • 2006 Snack Wrap • 2009 McCafe Coffees
Menu Choices For Every Appetite Hamburger250 Calories Big Mac540 Calories Quarter Pounder410 Calories
Quality Food • 100% beef, fresh eggs, poultry, lettuce, tomatoes • From leading brands such as Dannon, Kraft, Tyson • Food safety standards meet or exceed government standards • We shop where you shop, we just buy much more
Quality from Farm to Fork.. CUSTOMER RESTAURANT OPERATIONS RAW MATERIALS DISTRIBUTION MANUFACTURING
mcdonalds.com • Most up to date and accurate source of information • Ingredients, Allergens • Bag a McMeal • Source: http://nutrition.mcdonalds.com/
A Calorie Quiz… 300 Cal 420 Cal 470 Cal
Eating the Pyramid at McDonald’s • Focus on Fruits • Fruit & Walnut Snack • Apple Dippers • Fruit N’ Yogurt Parfait • 100% Fruit Juices • Vary your Vegetables • Premium salads; 3 cups of fresh veggies • Green leaf lettuce & tomato slices on a number of sandwiches
Eating the Pyramid at McDonald’s • Get your Calcium-rich foods • Low-fat milk, reduced-fat ice cream, low-fat yogurt • Make half your Grains whole • Honey wheat roll – premium chicken sandwiches • Go lean with Protein • Grilled chicken salads & sandwiches • Snack Wraps • Eggs • http://cep.mcdonalds.com/qualityfood/insideourkitchens.jsp?crewcam=eggmcmuffin
McDonald’s Provides Nutrition Education Materials • Meal Choices for People with Diabetes • Food Exchanges for Diabetes & Weight Management • Simple Steps to Cut Calories • Simple Steps to Trim Fat • Simple Steps to Save on Sodium • Nutrition Information for Happy Meals & Mighty Kids MealsSource: http://www.mcdonalds.com/usa/eat.html