McDonald's is intertwined into another controversy.
According to CNBC, McDonald's employee resources website, McDonald's McResources Line, advised employees not to eat products from their chain, suggesting that the nutritional quality of the products sold are the opposite of healthy.
"Fast foods are almost always high in calories, fat, sugar, and salt," one post noted. "Some fast-food restaurants still use hydrogenated vegetable oils for frying. These oils contain trans fats, which increase your risk for heart disease. Some cities have banned or are trying to ban the use of trans fats."
The post, which includes a picture of hamburgers, fries and sodas, stated the fast foods are the alternatives of a home cooked meal and more reasonable because of their low prices.
"While convenient and economical for a busy lifestyle, fast foods are typically high in calories, fat, saturated fat, sugar, and salt and may put people at risk for becoming overweight," McDonald's wrote about its primary products.
Another post labels a meal with a cheeseburger and fires as an "unhealthy choice." Besides the burger is a submarine sandwich and salad, labeled as the "healthier choice." The post note that it is hard for an individual to enter an a fast-food eatery and pick out a healthy meal.
"In general, people with high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease must be very careful about choosing fast food because of its high fat, salt, and sugar levels," the post said.
CNBC reported that food from chains like McDonald's are "almost always high in calories, fat, sugar and salt." Large portions make it easier for individuals to overeat.
"Although not impossible, it is more of a challenge to eat healthy when going to a fast food place. In general, avoiding items that are deep fried are your best bet," the post read. "Healthier choices include sandwiches that can be loaded with vegetables. Limit the extras such as cheese, bacon, and mayonnaise."
CNBC reported that the content were posted by a third-party vendor and that a McDonald's spokeswoman is looking into the matter. The spokeswoman defended the posted in a statement Monday.
"Portions of this website continue to be taken entirely out of context," McDonald's statement said, according to CNBC. "This website provides useful information from respected third-parties about many topics, among them health and wellness. It also includes information from experts about healthy eating and making balanced choices. McDonald's agrees with this advice."
"We don't sell junk food," McDonald's CEO Don Thompson said, according to CNBC.
in the recent years McDonald's added healthier menu options, such as "oatmeal, grilled chicken, egg whites and real-fruit smoothies."
