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WASHINGTON STATE PTA PARTNERS WITH MCDONALDS
TO PROMOTE HEALTHY EATING FOR KIDS
I just don't get it but apparently, the Washington State PTA has entered into a partnership with....McDonalds.

WASHINGTON STATE PTA PARTNERS WITH MCDONALDS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY EATING FOR KIDS

Washington State PTA and the Washington-based owner/operators of McDonald’s franchises have entered into a partnership agreement for the purpose of promoting healthy eating by kids. There are approximately 14,000 people employed in more than 285 McDonalds restaurants located in Washington, with 84% of the restaurants being locally owned and operated. 


Responding to both public comments and changing customer tastes, McDonalds has recently expanded its menu to include a number of lower-calorie and more nutritional items, and of course promoting child health and wellbeing is a core value of Washington State PTA.

 Under the agreement, McDonalds will be a platinum level sponsor at the Washington State PTA’s 100th