McDonald's rolls out protein callouts on 17 menu items
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Updated · Fox News · Apr 30
McDonald's rolls out protein callouts on 17 menu items
4 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 30
US marketing vice-president Gina Hardy said customers can add bacon, extra beef patties or a McCrispy strip, while even the bun provides 5g of protein.
McDonald's said it has more than 30 items with at least 15g of protein, including the Egg McMuffin, Snack Wrap and Filet-O-Fish.
The move targets health-conscious diners after January federal guidance raised recommended protein intake to 1.2-1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight daily.
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