Promoting Healthy Kids’ Meals Online

Many restaurants have updated their children’s menus to better support children’s health, such as through the introduction of healthy default beverages or the adoption of whole menu nutrition standards. Ordering food online for pick-up in-store or delivery is now a common way people interact with restaurants. While convenient, online ordering can limit customers’ abilities to ask questions and make substitutions. Restaurants that offer online ordering options must provide the same choices that are available on-site to ensure consistency and convenience, while still prioritizing children’s health.

This guide offers advice on how restaurants can still promote healthier options on their kids’ menu on online ordering platforms, while allowing for substitution and customer choice.