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<\/p>\nApplebee\u2019s, the world\u2019s largest casual dining chain, just announced good news. The restaurant will be joining Kids LiveWell, a great program that helps parents and children make more healthful choices when eating out at a restaurant.<\/p>\n
The company has received the Kid LiveWell endorsement on their children\u2019s grilled chicken sandwich with steamed broccoli and 1 percent milk or apple juice. The side options can also include orange juice or a side of applesauce.<\/p>\n
Menu items can get a Kids LiveWell endorsement if they meet the nutritional criteria, which were created from the standards set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2026 Dietary Guidelines for Americans<\/a><\/strong>. The Kids LiveWell program was created by the National Restaurant Association and Healthy Dining.<\/p>\n This step is just one of many needed in the restaurant industry. Diners, children especially, often consume very high calorie and low nutrient foods when eating out. Applebee\u2019s executive chef, Jessica James, further explained the restaurant’s new project. \u201cOur new grilled chicken sandwich for kids lets the entire family eat out while keeping their calories and portions in check. We\u2019re leading the casual dining industry with lower calorie menu options<\/a><\/strong> and removing the guilt from dining out.\u201d<\/p>\n Hopefully, in time, more items on the menu will also be able to receive the Kids LiveWell endorsement. For now it is just the chicken sandwich. Eating out can be healthy, and children can learn that there\u2019s more than cheeseburgers and fries on a kid\u2019s menu. It looks as though the steps are finally heading in the right direction.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Applebee\u2019s, the world\u2019s largest casual dining chain, just announced good news. The restaurant will be joining Kids LiveWell, a great program that helps parents and children make more healthful choices when eating out at a restaurant. The company has received … Continue reading ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/applebees-kids-meal.jpg\" "\\"applebees")
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\nApplebee\u2019s has a good track record with trying to create a menu that is suitable to diners wanting to control their portions and calories. Applebee’s has included Weight-Watchers-endorsed meals<\/a><\/strong> on their menu since 2004. They\u2019ve also offered a \u201cUnder 550 Calories\u201d menu since 2026.<\/p>\n