Healthy Options for Eating Out
HealthyDinningFinder.com launched a new platform called “Kids LiveWel” on their website. This first-ever guide of its kind provides parents and children with a resource to find restaurants offering a selection of children’s menu choices that meet the “Kids LiveWell” program criteria.
HealthyDiningFinder.com launched a new platform called “Kids LiveWel” on their website. This first-ever guide of its kind provides parents and children with a resource to find restaurants offering a selection of children’s menu choices that meet the “Kids LiveWell” program criteria.
“It is so exciting to see the variety of restaurants that are leading the industry in offering a selection of “Kids LiveWell” choices,” said Anita Jones-Mueller, MPH, President of Healthy Dining. “These choices emphasize lean protein, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat or fat-free dairy and unsaturated fats — all of which are the ingredients that help children grow, thrive and do their best. This new initiative contributes to the health and well-being of our nation’s children and future generations.”
Restaurants featured as “Inaugural Leaders” of the program include: Au Bon Pain, Bonefish Grill, Burger King, Burgerville, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Chevys, Chili’s, Corner Bakery Cafe, Cracker Barrel, Denny’s, El Pollo Loco, Friendly’s, IHOP, Joe’s Crab Shack, Outback Steakhouse, Silver Diner, Sizzler, T-Bones Great American Eatery and zpizza.
“‘Kids LiveWell’ underscores that restaurants can be part of the solution to ensuring a healthier generation and providing consumer choice in dining options,” said Dawn Sweeney, President and CEO of the National Restaurant Association. “More than 15,000 restaurant locations are participating in this initial launch and offering their young guests a selection of ‘Kids LiveWell’ choices, and we look forward to announcing additional restaurants and meal options in the coming months.”
“With the new Kids LiveWell platform on HealthyDiningFinder.com, now every member of the family — kids, teens, young adults, parents and grandparents — can find great-tasting, healthful items at America’s popular restaurants,” said Jones-Mueller.