"Simple Steps To Balanced Eating...McDonald's & You," 2004

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Artifact Overview

High calorie, fat, and salt content, along with large portion choices, made fast food the target of a raft of health problems -- from obesity to heart disease. Fast food restaurants responded in various ways to counteract this negative publicity. This 2004 McDonald's brochure assured customers that healthy menu options were available to meet the goals of a balanced lifestyle.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Brochure

Date Made

2004

Subject Date

2004

Creator Notes

Made for McDonald's Corporation, Oak Brook, Illinois.

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America

Object ID

2010.2.67

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Susan Wineberg.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 8.5 in
Width: 3.5 in (folded flat)

Inscriptions

Printed on upper front: SIMPLE STEPS / TO BALANCED EATING / Trim Fat, Control Carbs, Reduce Colories Printed on lower front: MCDONALD'S & YOU / YOUR FAMILY. ONE COMMUNITY. OUR COMMITMENT. Printed on reverse upper: FITNESS EXPERT BOB GREENE OFFERS TIPS Printed on reverse lower: 2004 MCDONALD'S CORPORATION / PRINTED ON ACID-FREE RECYCLED PAPER / 30% POST-CONSUMER WASTE.