French fries, ___1___ with a pint of soda, are a favourite part of fast-food lunches and dinners for millions of American youngsters. But taking a cue from health experts, a group of 19 ___2___ are pledging to offer more-healthyful menu options for children at a time when concern is growing over the role of fast food in childhood ___3___ . Burger King, the nation's second-largest ___4___ , for instance, will stop automatically including French fries and soda in its kids' meals starting this month, although they will still be available. Instead, the company said Tuesday, its employees will still ask parents whether they ___5___ such options as milk or sliced apples before assembling the meals. "We're asking the customers to ___6___ what they want," said Craig Prusher, the chain's ___7___ of government relations. Other participating chains, with a variety of ___8___ , include Denny's, Chili's, Friendly's and Chevy's. As part of the Kids Live Well campaign-expected to be announced nationwide Wednesday-participating restaurants must promise to offer at least one children's meal that has fewer than 600 calories, no soft drinks and at least two items from the ___9___ food groups: fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins or low-fat dairy. Among other requirement, they must offer a side that meets ___10___ , with fewer than 200 calories and less than 35% of its calories from sugar.