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McDonald’s Announces 20 Percent Calorie Decrease In Happy Meals | McDonald’s says it initially experimented with eliminating French Fries from Happy Meals but faced a rebellion from children and parents. And so instead, responding to pressure from health groups, the company has pledged to “add a serving of fruit or vegetable to all of the meals” and shrink the portion of fries. The new meals will represent, on average, “a 20 percent decrease in calories,” the chain estimates. First Lady Michelle Obama, who has prioritized reducing childhood obesity, praised the decision: “I’ve always said that everyone has a role to play in making America healthier, and these are positive steps toward the goal of solving the problem of childhood obesity.”