Michelle Obama

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Soda labels to include more calorie information

from The Seattle Times 2 hours, 10 minutes ago

…about common-sense steps we can take in our families and communities to help our kids lead active, healthy lives,” Michelle Obama said in a speech from the State Dining Room. Earlier Tuesday in the Oval Office, President Obama signed a memorandum on childhood…

Can Mrs. Obama tip the scales on childhood obesity?

from The Orange County Register 2 hours, 19 minutes ago

…Obama unveiled the “Let’s Move” initiative today, putting her — and her husband’s — political muscle and capacity to raise public awareness behind the goal of eliminating childhood obesity within a generation. The first lady’s keen interest springs from personal…

Michelle Obama launches obesity campaign and admits weakness for junk food

from The Telegraph 2 hours, 28 minutes ago

…Michelle Obama launches her 'Let's Move' campaign in a bid to help combat childhood obesity Photo: AFP Mrs Obama said that the campaign was designed to encourage people to live healthier lives, but admitted that she herself was not immune to the temptations…

Can Mrs. Obama tip the scales on childhood obesity?

from The Orange County Register 2 hours, 30 minutes ago

…muscle and capacity to raise public awareness behind the goal of eliminating childhood obesity within a generation. Michelle Obama unveiled the “Let’s Move” initiative today, putting her — and her husband’s — political muscle and capacity to raise public awareness…

Despite the talk about getting along, bare-knuckle partisanship reigns

from Salt Lake Tribune 2 hours, 35 minutes ago

…National Committee promptly accused him of using the meeting as “political theater to attack Republicans.” Obesity fight » Michelle Obama unveiled “Let's Move” — her national public awareness campaign against childhood obesity, a problem she says concerns…