Amid growing complaints from health advocates about calorie-laden choices at fast food restaurants, Arby's is the latest chain to offer up what it says is a healthier alternative for kids.
The restaurants now offer a deli-style "crustless" Market Fresh Mini Sandwich, fruit cup and milk or juice in a Kid's Meal.
A spokesman for the fast food chain says the sandwich, with the crusts cut off, is a first for the fast food industry.
While Arby's still has "curly fries," the restaurant says moms can now choose to substitute a fruit cup with red seedless grapes and diced apples as their child's side item. Beverage choices include 100% fruit juice, 1% Chocolate Milk and 2% White Milk.
"The new Kid's Meal menu offers fun new options kids and parents will both love, including healthier choices, when dining on the go," said Debbie Pike, Chief Marketing Officer, Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc.
Arby's did not disclose the caloric content of the new kids' meal in its press release. However, it has posted nutritional information about its food on its Website.
