Nutrition Tip for Fall - Kids Live Well Program

Tuesday, September 20, 2011 -

In an effort to curb the rising childhood obesity epidemic, the National Restaurant Association has recently launched a nation wide "Kids Live Well" program with over 15,000 restaurants participating. Participating restaurants must provide at least one full children's meal which adheres to the following criteria:

• 600 calories or less


• Two or more servings of fruit, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and/or low-fat dairy

Kids Live Well" Participants Include: Burger King, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Chili's, Cracker Barrel, Denny's, IHOP, Joe's Crab Shack, Outback Steak House and a number of others. Look for "Kids Live Well" meals when eating at restaurants with your children.