September Is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month: The First Lady on the impact of Let's Move (BOG)
September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness month -- and few political figures care more about the issue than First Lady Michelle Obama.
The first lady has spent the last six years using the power of the East Wing to help parents and kids get healthy, and in an exclusive Q&A with AOL.com she discusses the health "wakeup call" she and her husband received years ago, talks about how they stay fit today and shares her tips for parents working hard to keep their families healthy.
* AOL.com: Childhood obesity rates in the U.S. have recently started to decline after decades of growth. What do you think has changed in America that's driving that shift?
First Lady Michelle Obama: I think we're seeing a new conversation in this country about how we live and eat, and through my Let's Move! initiative, we've been working with leaders from every sector of our society – parents, educators, business leaders, elected officials, faith leaders, athletes and others – to help families make healthier choices.
So many people have stepped up on behalf of our kids: Communities are redesigning public spaces – building bike paths, refurbishing playgrounds, cleaning up public parks – so kids have safe places to play. Food and beverage companies and restaurants are cutting calories from their products and offering healthier kids' menus. Schools and childcare centers are serving more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in their meals and snacks. Faith leaders are educating their congregations about healthy eating.
All of these changes have started to add up. But while our progress is promising, we are just beginning to move the needle on this issue. We can't let up for a single minute, or we'll be right back to where we started from....
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Let's Move!
She has brought so much love and laughter to this White House. She is an inspiration to the children, for all of us~
I love this one. Health and Nutrition.
Way to Cool! Exercise
