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McDonald's Launches Test of Atkins-Like Suggestions

Some 650 McDonald's restaurants in the tri-state area of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have begun displaying posters and brochures advertising how the company's menu can meld with dieters on low-carbohydrate, low-fat regimens, The New York Times reports.

Consumers are advised to remove buns and some condiments to cut the carbs, though the company says the costs of these foods won't change. People on an Atkins-like diet, as another example, are encouraged to eat a double order of scrambled eggs for breakfast, the Times reports.

In other regions of the country, McDonald's outlets in some parts of California are promoting salads and low-fat sandwiches, while Houston-area restaurants are touting low-fat menu items and exercise suggestions, the newspaper says.

The nation's biggest fast-food chain isn't the only one jumping on the healthier diet bandwagon. In late December, Subway restaurants began offering a pair of Atkins-sanctioned, low-carb wraps. And the Times reports that Burger King plans