McDonald's backs phys ed program in U.S. schools
13th Sep 2005, 08:07 GMT
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - McDonald's Corp. on Monday said it is sponsoring a physical education program that will appear in one-third of U.S. public elementary schools, the chain's latest move to combat critics who blame its burgers and fries for expanding kids' waistlines.
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