ADVISORY/Experts Available To Discuss McDonald's Plan To Phase Out `Supersized' Items.Business Editors ADVISORY... --(BUSINESS WIRE) TOPIC: A McDonald's spokesman announced Tuesday that the restaurant will phase out menu items, including their trademark 'Supersized' fries and drinks by the end of this year, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. an article by The Associated Press Associated Press: see news agency. Associated Press (AP) Cooperative news agency, the oldest and largest in the U.S. and long the largest in the world. . McDonald's, the world's largest fast-food chain, has been criticized for not offering healthier food options to consumers in a country where obesity is a serious health issue. In addition to providing salads as a healthier option, McDonald's is planning to offer more fruits and vegetables within its Happy Meals for a more balanced meal. EXPERTS: ExpertSource can offer several highly qualified experts to comment on this story: Susan Aitkens is co-founder and vice president of technology development for Life Measurement, Inc. Susan co-developed the well-known "BOD BOD: see sewerage. POD" Body Composition Measurement System, which sets a new standard for accuracy, safety and speed in body composition measurement (body fat and lean body mass). Her areas of expertise include adult and pediatric pediatric /pe·di·at·ric/ (pe?de-at´rik) pertaining to the health of children. pe·di·at·ric adj. Of or relating to pediatrics. body composition assessment, exercise and nutritional development, and metabolic measurement. She has published research papers in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physical medicine and rehabilitation or physiatry or physical therapy or rehabilitation medicine Medical specialty treating chronic disabilities through physical means to help patients return to a comfortable, productive life despite a medical , and Muscle and Nerve. PR Contact: Ray George 805-966-1769 ray@buzzdev.com John Rogers John Rogers may refer to: Europeans
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