Eat Healthy
Mrs. Obama Kicks Off the South Lawn Series
On May 25, the First Lady welcomed nearly 100 local students to the White House to kick off the South Lawn Series - events throughout the summer season to bring local children, sports leagues, community programs and coaches to the South Lawn to participate in sports, games and activities.
Making Meaningful Commitments to Fight Childhood Obesity
In my work with the Partnership for a Healthier America, I recognize the great task that we have taken on - to mobilize broad-based support for efforts to solve the childhood obesity challenge and facilitate commitments toward the First Lady's national target of solving childhood obesity within a generation, the goal of her Let's Move! campaign. Yesterday, we announced an agreement with the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation (HWCF) that takes an important first step toward this goal.
Announcing "Chefs Move to Schools"
Since the groundbreaking of the White House Kitchen Garden more than a year ago, local students have spent time on the South Lawn of the White House planting seeds, harvesting vegetables and learning about health and nutrition along the way. Through the garden, the First Lady started a discussion on the role food plays in living a healthy life. The discussion grew into the Let's Move! campaign and like the garden - we just keep on growing.
What Is Your Community or Place of Faith Doing to Help Keep Kids Healthy This Summer?
During the school year, the National School Lunch Program serves more than 30.9 million students. What happens when school lets out?
Spring Planting of the White House Kitchen Garden
On a gorgeous Spring day on the South Lawn of the White House, 45 students from Bancroft Elementary and Hollin Meadows Academy joined the First Lady for the annual Spring planting of the White House Kitchen Garden.
A Snapshot of the Nation's Dietary Habits
As part of the Let's Move! initiative, we are taking a closer look at Americans' dietary and physical activity habits in an effort to better understand how we can empower consumers to make better choices. The Health and Diet survey from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a helpful tool in providing a snapshot of the nation's dietary habits.
You Can't Have Good Nutrition Without Good Information
The scientists, regulators, inspectors, and others at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are eager to join First Lady Michelle Obama and our Lets Move! partners in the fight against childhood obesity.
Historic Opportunity to Advance Health and Nutrition of our Kids
On Tuesday, President Obama and I took another step towards eliminating childhood hunger and improving the nutrition, health, and wellbeing of all Americans - particularly our children. At a luncheon at the National Press Club in Washington D.C., I detailed this Administration's vision for a healthy America and the goals we will achieve to get there. Good nutrition is not only vital to the long-term health of children; it is an integral part of improving academic performance and ensuring future generations are competitive in a global economy.
Children learn to enjoy new food with Food Friends
As a parent, do mealtimes feel like a battle between you and your children? I hear many parents talking about how their child is a picky eater, and they have a hard time introducing new foods. And how hard can it be to get them out the door and away from the TV? What would it be like if they actually liked trying new foods and being active?
Finding Positive Ways to Help Children Become Healthier
My job as U.S. Surgeon General is to provide Americans with the best information available on how to improve their health and reduce the risk of illness and injury. That's why I am proud to work with First Lady Michelle Obama's campaign to improve the health of our nation's children.
