The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) also is expected to issue a report on obesity later this week. The FDA has been considering whether to require restaurants to provide more nutrition information and change nutrition labels on food sold in grocery stores and other outlets to help consumers.
McDonald's has announced it will end supersize fries and drinks in its more than 13,000 U.S. restaurants by year's end except for special promotions.
Several soft-drink makers also have announced steps to offer a larger number of healthier products.
Many states are making attempts to decrease obesity among children. About two dozen are considering limits on vending machine products in schools.
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