Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative focuses on fighting childhood obesity and she encourages people of all ages to incorporate a little more physical activity into their daily routine, reminding us that recess is just as important for adults, since you are a role model for your child. Studies show that recess is crucial to healthy childhood development and that there is no reason to stop taking physically active breaks just because we can no longer hang from a jungle gym or play tag with classmates.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama launched Let's Move! on February 9, 2010 to unite the country around our kids’ health and create real support for families to live healthier lives. Since then, we’ve seen substantial commitments from parents, business leaders, educators, elected officials, military leaders, chefs, physicians, athletes, childcare providers, community and faith leaders, and kids themselves to improve the health of our nation’s children.
Thanks to these efforts, families now have access to more of the information they need to make healthier decisions for their children. Schools have transformed into healthier environments, providing more nutritious meals and snacks and increased opportunities for physical activity. More Americans have access to healthy, affordable food in their communities. And more businesses are shifting to support increased consumer demands for healthier products.
Thanks to these efforts, families now have access to more of the information they need to make healthier decisions for their children. Schools have transformed into healthier environments, providing more nutritious meals and snacks and increased opportunities for physical activity. More Americans have access to healthy, affordable food in their communities. And more businesses are shifting to support increased consumer demands for healthier products.