Posted by Kirby Bumpus, Associate Director for Policy, Let's Move! on January 23, 2015
Let’s Read! Let’s Move! hosted their first White House event on Wednesday to educate and entertain a group of local DC students on healthy and active living. The typically grandiose ballroom was transformed into a kaleidoscope of color with life-sized balloons, Seuss characters, and Cat-in-the-Hat accouterments to match! Forty students from Seaton, Kendall Demonstration, and Drew Elementary schools (DC Public Schools) participated in the event with the First Lady, Michelle Obama.
Posted by Elyse Cohen, Deputy Director, Let's Move! on January 8, 2015
The White House today announced that Debra “Deb” Eschmeyer will be joining the staff as the Executive Director of Let’s Move! and Senior Policy Advisor for Nutrition Policy. The role was previously held by Sam Kass, who departed in December to live full time in New York City.
Posted by Kelly Miterko, Deputy Associate Director, Let's Move! on January 2, 2015
Making a New Year’s resolution this year? We’re here to help you start your year off right. Check out the ideas below to help your family have a happy and healthy 2015!
Posted by Elyse Cohen, Deputy Director, Let's Move! on December 29, 2014
Ed. Note: This is a cross post from the blog of whitehouse.gov. You can find the original post here.
From harvesting the White House Kitchen Garden to working to improve school nutrition, we had an exciting and fun 2014 at Let's Move! helping to get kids active and healthy. We even learned that the First Lady's favorite fall vegetable is a sweet potato. But, what were some of our favorite moments from Let's Move! this year?
Posted by Jessica Larson, MS,RD, Nutritionist, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion on December 20, 2014
Ed. Note: This is a cross post from the blog of usda.gov. You can find the original post here.
Who doesn’t want to have a little fun with their food? Especially if you have a picky eater at home, try adding a creative flair to the plate to boost a healthy meal’s fun factor. Our team of nutritionists has been having fun using cookie cutters to come up with creative, healthy ideas, but there are lots of easy ways to make healthy choices more appealing.
Posted by Kelly Miterko, Deputy Associate Director, Let's Move! on December 19, 2014
This week, Let's Move! joined a Twitter chat hosted by the Partnership for a Healthier America to discuss tips and strategies that shoppers can use when navigating crowded grocery store aisles.
Posted by Sasha Bard, MS, RD, Nutritionist, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, USDA on December 17, 2014
Ed. Note: This is a cross post from the blog of usda.gov. You can find the original post here.
You’re never too old to play with your food! This winter, while the kids are home from school and family and friends gather together, you can experiment with ways to make healthy foods festive and fun. This blog shows how we created a snowy scene using foods from all five of the MyPlate food groups.
Posted by Kelly Miterko, Deputy Associate Director, Let's Move! on December 16, 2014
The Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) recently announced a new effort, titled the Healthier Campus Initiative, which aims to improve the health of students, faculty, and staff on college and university campuses across the nation. PHA, in collaboration with the nation’s leading experts in nutrition, physical activity, and campus wellness, developed 40 recommendations to help foster healthier environments in university settings.
Posted by Elyse Cohen, Deputy Director, Let's Move! on November 25, 2014
During this year’s 3rd Annual Kids’ State Dinner, the First Lady announced the Kids and Chefs Cook for Success collaboration. Through this initiative, each of the 54 Kids’ State Dinner winners were paired with a chef in their community to host free, healthy cooking demonstrations to support efforts to build and teach basic cooking skills. The work of these dynamic duos has inspired kids, families, and communities across the nation to try their hand at preparing healthier meals at home. The cooking demonstrations have begun, and we couldn’t be more impressed with the talented pairs!
Posted by Shellie Pfohl, Executive Director, President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition on November 24, 2014
Ed. Note: This is a cross post from the blog of fitness.gov. You can find the original post here.
It’s that time of year again when families and friends get together for some long-overdue fellowship and thanksgiving. We hope that in addition to resurrecting some tasty family recipes, you will also try a few new ones with a nutritious twist which are equally delicious! Make it a family affair and get everyone involved in the preparation, cooking and serving of the meals.
Posted by Elena Hoffnagle, Program Associate, Let’s Move! Cities, Towns and Counties, National League of Cities on November 20, 2014
Ed. Note: This is a cross post from the blog of National League of Cities CitiesSpeak.org. You can find the original post here.
Local elected officials have a key role to play as leaders in ensuring children in their communities reach their full potential and live healthy lives. Through their participation in Let’s Move! Cities, Towns and Counties (LMCTC), local elected officials across the country can adopt policies that improve access to healthy affordable food and opportunities for physical activity and be recognized for their efforts.
To date, nearly 460 mayors, city council members, county commissioners and other local elected officials are participating in the initiative. More than 60 million Americans are now living in LMCTC communities that are dedicated to helping young people eat healthy foods and be physically active.
Posted by Kelly Miterko, Deputy Associate Director, Let's Move! on November 20, 2014
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, many of us are thinking about what food we will prepare to share with family and friends this year. While we make it a priority to find the time to plan our Thanksgiving dishes, it’s not always as easy to find the time to prepare and sit down for family meals the rest of the year. With the hustle and bustle of work, school, sports and other activities, it can be tough to find quality time to share meals with your family. Try tackling mealtime as a team by including the whole family in choosing and making meals!
Posted by Alida Duncan, Development & Marketing Director, Hunger Free Vermont on November 19, 2014
Ed. Note: This is a cross post from the blog of USDA.gov. You can find the original post here.
Many kids aren’t getting the nutrients they need and some aren’t getting enough to eat at all. In an animated video produced by the anti-hunger advocacy organization, Hunger Free Vermont, Universal School Meals is presented as the solution for improving student health and academic performance, strengthening the local economy, and making schools a more welcoming place.
Posted by Jenn Gerard, Director of Nutrition Services, Monterey Peninsula Unified School District on November 14, 2014
I began my career in Child Nutrition at 26 years old in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD). Six months later, I was stepping into the director position amidst one of the biggest changes in school meal regulations, attributed to the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (HHFKA) of 2010.
Being young and enthusiastic has its perks, as you don’t know any better but to embark on change with energy and idealism. At MPUSD, we had already adopted many of the major changes in the regulations, as many districts in California and across the nation had.
Posted by Jane Q Vergnani, Nutrition Specialist for New England Dairy & Food Council on November 12, 2014
As a transplant Rhode Islander – or as my 4-year-old daughter says, “Little Rhody’er” – who has lived, gone to school and worked as a nutrition specialist for the New England Dairy & Food Council in the state for over seven years, I am passionate about helping students succeed.
Through my work with Fuel Up to Play 60, an in-school nutrition and physical activity program created by the National Dairy Council and the National Football League, in cooperation with the USDA, I have the opportunity to visit and work with many schools throughout Rhode Island.
