my name is julie had sims, and i am a registered dietitian who works in oakland -- my name is juliet simms. i am also a mother and serve in both capacities as a mother and a nutritionist, who puts my child's health first, i strongly support this ordinance. the fact that mcdonald's ran a full-page advertisement in "economist" last monday when this committee was in session, in total, "we believe in kids," the same day this ordinance was being discussed points to exactly why this legislation is so critical. from toys to marketing, corporations have virtually unlimited resources. the restaurant industry spends nearly $5 million daily marketing unhealthy foods to kids. millions were spent on toys, and they sold 1.2 billion meals to children with torre's. note make no mistake, toys sell. the nag factor, the restaurant industry knows a boat -- knows about the nag factor, as well. nutrition guidelines. the deck is stacked against parents trying to kill the decisions for their kids, from grocery store is to schools and institutions. many foods do not support healthy choices. policies like thi