"From San Francisco to New York City, the epidemic of childhood obesity in this country is making our kids sick, particularly kids from low income neighborhoods, at an alarming rate," Supervisor Eric Mar told the Los Angeles Times.

Meals including toys will also now be required to include fruit and vegetables.
"It's not what our customers want, nor is it something they asked for," said McDonald's spokeswoman Danya Proud.

The plastic toys included in many fastfood meals are as ubiquitous as are potholes and are just as quickly forgotten. But disappointed snackers should look at the bright side: all those McDonald's collectibles in your grandma's garage might now increase in value.