US fastfood giant McDonald’s has said it expects to roll out its Go Active! Happy Meals for adults across the US later this year.

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more


The adult Happy Meals, which have been tested at around 200 McDonald’s outlets in Indiana, are aimed at those consumers who want a lighter meal than the traditional burger and fries, reported Reuters.


The Happy Meal includes an entrée-sized salad, a bottle of water or medium soft drink, a fitness guide from celebrity trainer Bob Green and a pedometer.


“All the research says I should be able to go to McDonald’s and have choices,” Larry Light, McDonald’s global chief marketing officer, told Reuters in an interview. “We will have choices of the best-selling ideas.”


According to a company spokesman, the Go Active! Happy Meal is to be launched throughout the US mid-way through the year.

GlobalData Strategic Intelligence

US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?

Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.

By GlobalData

Just Food Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Food Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Winning five categories in the 2025 Just Food Excellence Awards, Centric Software is setting the pace for digital transformation in food and FMCG. Explore how its integrated PLM and PXM suite delivers faster launches, smarter compliance and data-driven growth for complex, multi-channel product portfolios.

Discover the Impact