A "Happy Meal" is a meal specifically marketed to children, sold at the fast-food chain McDonald's since June 1979. A toy is typically included with the food, both of which are usually contained in a small box or paper bag with the McDonald's logo.

Product description

In the United States the Happy Meal includes:

• a side order consisting of small order of fries or sliced apples with a side caramel dip.
• a childsized soft drink (12 ounces), milk, chocolate milk, orange juice or apple juice.
• a hamburger, cheeseburger, or a four piece order of Chicken McNuggets.

In some locations, the choices have been expanded to include items such as a grilled cheese sandwich (known as a "Fry Kid"), or more "healthy" options such as apple slices, salads or pasta, as one or more of the options.

In the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and other countries, McDonald's has recently introduced a "healthy option" to the Happy Meal - children have always been able to choose milk with their Happy Meal and the chain added fruit juice drink instead of a soft drink, and bags of dried fruit (or a whole piece of fruit such as an apple, or carrot sticks) in place of fries.