Posted by Jaime Mulligan, New Media Analyst for Public Health on May 3, 2011
You may have heard that the National Association of Broadcasters organized over 600 schools nationwide to perform a dance popularized by Beyonce in her video for “Move Your Body,” which encourages kids to get up and get moving. All the performances took place at 1:42 pm today. First Lady Michelle Obama stopped by Alice Deal Middle School in Washington, DC, to check out their event, and had some fun herself. Check it out:
Posted by Steve Jayson, Executive Chef for Universal Orlando Resort on May 3, 2011
It is an honor to have the opportunity to make our schools a healthier place for our children and to be recognized as a Champion of Change.
Posted by Ann Wright, Deputy Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs on May 3, 2011
Ensuring that Americans eat well and lead healthy lives is among our greatest goals at USDA. First Lady Michelle Obama, of course, has taken an important role on this front – leading a national conversation and administration-wide effort. As part of the Lets Move! initiative USDA is taking on the challenge of food deserts. These nutritional wastelands exist across America in both urban and rural communities where parents and children simply do not have access to a supermarket.
Posted by Shannon Rudisill, Director, Office of Child Care, Administration for Children & Families, Department of Health & Human Services on May 3, 2011
At the Colusa Indian Community Council’s Hand-in-Hand Learning Center in northern California, the garden is the focal point of a curriculum that revolves around physical and mental health, fresh food, and local partnerships. The garden, which has been a work in progress for the last five years, is central to Hand-in-Hand’s efforts to educate children and families about healthy lifestyles and obesity prevention.
Posted by Jaime Mulligan, New Media Analyst for Public Health on May 2, 2011
What do First Lady Michelle Obama, TV host Kelly Ripa, and ultramarathon runner Dean Karnazes have in common? All three care about helping kids across America get active to get healthy, and all three were on the South Lawn of the White House on Monday. The First Lady brought the special guests to meet with D.C.-area students and talk about the importance of physical activity. Ripa and Karnazes are involved with Run Across America, which holds community runs to introduce everyday Americans to a healthy, fun cardio routine they can do with friends and family.
Posted by Cyndie Story on May 2, 2011
Ed. note: This was originally posted on WhiteHouse.gov
