I don't think kids are fat today because of Happy Meals. When I was a kid we spent most of our time outside; Watching TV was something we did only because we really liked a TV show and was only for half an hour at a time two or three times a week. Potato chips were was something we had in the house only when we had parties; Snack food was fruit or vegetables.
Americans are fat today because of our portions. When I go to my favorite Italian restaurant, I get a plate full of food - and right out of the gate I know I'm taking half of it home with me.
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Originally Posted by Jesse202
When I was a child, my mother hardly took us to have McDonalds. She was gone a lot, but made meals ahead of time for us.
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We didn't have fast food in my hometown at all - and still don't. (Califon, NJ) Even the surrounding towns didn't have fast food, although I've heard now that Clinton has a McDonalds. Fast food was a treat we got when we down to my Grandmother's house - It was a Hardees. One time at my Aunt's house they ran out to the "drive through" and got hot french fries - which blew my mind as a kid.