The sort of diseases that are now responsible for nearly three-quarters of premature deaths in the western world. McDonald's respond that the scientific evidence is not conclusive and that their food can be a valuable part of a balanced diet. And yet the company spends a fortune promoting itself as environmentally friendly. McDonald's say no.
Many people say yes.
So McDonald's sue them. They annually produce over a million tons of packaging, used for just a few minutes before being discarded. Many parents object strongly to the influence this has over their own children. McDonald's argue that their advertising is no worse than anyone else's and that they adhere to all the advertising codes in each country. But others argue it still amounts to cynical exploitation of children - some consumer organisations are calling for a ban on advertising to children.