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Behind the Scenes: White House Chefs Prep the Kids' State Dinner
Today's Kids' State Dinner is a White House original in many ways -- it's not only the first time the guests of honor are ALL under the age of 13, it's also the first time the White House kitchen has served a formal meal where the entire menu was created by "chefs" who have no formal training. But Executive Chef Cris Comerford and Executive Pastry Chef Bill Yosses say they learned a thing or two about healthy cooking from the young winners of the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge -- check it out:
A May Morning Harvest in the White House Garden
Back in March, a group of students from across the country joined First Lady Michelle Obama to plant a new crop in the White House garden.
The Fastest Way to Living Healthy Starts Right Now. Let’s Go from #0to60 Every Day!
Ed. Note: This is a cross post from the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition. You can find the original post here.
I am thrilled to share that the #0to60 Campaign is officially live! A collaborative effort between the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition and the National Foundation on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition, #0to60 aims to empower Americans of all ages to adopt a healthy lifestyle that includes regular physical activity and good nutrition. We teamed up with First Lady Michelle Obama and Funny Or Die star, Nick Offerman, to unveil a new #0to60 App, mobile-ready website, and “History of Exercise” video!
Wherever You Are – Let’s Read, Let’s Move
Ed. Note: This is a cross post from Homeroom, the official blog of the U.S. Department of Education. You can find the original post here.
Reading over the summer makes students more prepared when the new school year begins. That’s why the U.S. Department of Education (ED) makes an annual call to action that encourages more reading time out of school, especially over the summer months. Two events held in August celebrated reading and physical activity and aimed to increase awareness about the critical importance of summer learning.
Featured Kid Chefs at the 2016 Kids’ “State Dinner” Announced
It’s almost time for this year’s Kids’ “State Dinner!” Today, we announced the 56 young chefs representing each U.S. state, five territories, and the District of Columbia that will be joining First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House on July 14 for the fifth annual Kids' “State Dinner.” The students attending are the winners of this year’s Healthy Lunchtime Challenge. The winners and a parent or guardian will enjoy a healthy lunch hosted by Mrs. Obama that features a selection of the winning recipes. Following lunch, everyone will head out to the South Lawn to visit the White House Kitchen Garden.
Let’s Move! Child Care Celebrates 4th Anniversary—Complete an Action Plan Today!
Let’s Move! Child Care (LMCC) gives child care and early education providers the tools to help children develop healthy habits for life. As part of the anniversary of LMCC, the program is highlighting child care centers that have not only signed up, but completed their action plans to work toward creating a healthier environment at their center.
President Obama Proclaims September 2015 National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
Today marks the beginning of an important month. President Obama has proclaimed September 2015 as National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.
#CookAtHome: Tips For Cooking With Your Family
On July 31, Let's Move! joined a Twitter chat to discuss tips for cooking at home with your family hosted by the Partnership for a Healthier America.
#LunchWithFLOTUS: The First Lady's Twitter Q&A on Healthy School Lunches
Ed. note: This is cross-posted from the The White House Blog. See the original post here.
Millions of kids across America are eating healthier school meals because of new nutrition standards from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Today at 2:30 p.m. ET, the First Lady held a Twitter Q&A to help raise awareness around the importance of our kids eating healthy and getting the nutrition they need.
Kicking off Let’s Move!’s Anniversary Month with Our Top Five Let’s Move! Moments of the Last Year
This month marks the fourth anniversary of Let’s Move! As we gear up to celebrate the anniversary with events and new announcements, the Let’s Move! team took a moment to look back at the last year. Here’s what we thought were our most memorable moments. What do you think? Share your favorite Let’s Move! moments with us through Twitter and Facebook using #LetsMove.
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