The CSPI nutritional standard was no more than 430 calories per meal, while the Kids LiveWell standard is 600 calories.

CNN: 'Obesity on the menu' for kids, group says

Powers finds 24 blackfish in the livewell, one under the legal limit.

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The group encourages participation in the Kids LiveWell program, and says restaurants should offer more whole grains and get rid of soda and other sugary drinks.

CNN: 'Obesity on the menu' for kids, group says

Nineteen restaurant chains offering kids meals, or 56%, fail to offer any meals meeting CSPI's standards, the report says, and nine do not have one meal meeting the Kids LiveWell standards.

CNN: 'Obesity on the menu' for kids, group says

"Although this report focuses on one sandwich from our children's menu, the full Applebee's children's menu provides many options that are significantly lower in calories, fat and sodium" and meet the Kids LiveWell standards, said spokesman Kevin Mortesen.

CNN: 'Obesity on the menu' for kids, group says