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Burger King kids' menu no longer has soft drinks

Burger King has dropped soft drinks from its children’s meal menu, the latest change at a fast-food chain as advocacy groups urge restaurants to promote healthier fare, especially for children.

McDonald’s dropped such drinks from its Happy Meal menu list in 2013, and Wendy’s made a similar change in late 2014.

The updated menus come as restaurants have come under pressure from critics seeking healthier options, especially as obesity rates remain high.

Obesity affects about 17 percent of all U.S. kids and adolescents, triple the rate a generation ago, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

“We have removed fountain drinks from our kids’ menu boards and they are no longer merchandised as part of kids’ meals,” Burger King said. The company said the change was made in mid-February.

Burger King offers apple juice, fat-free milk and low-fat chocolate milk in its kids’ meals.

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