First Lady Michelle Obama Launches “Chefs Move to Schools” Program

Fresh off a launch of her  Let’s Move! campaign to end the childhood obesity epidemic within a generation, the First Lady has turned her focus to a group, she says, could have a tremendous impact on the health and well being of children: Chefs.

As part of her effort to turn policies into practical solutions, Michelle Obama is calling on chefs to get involved by adopting a school and working with teachers, parents, school nutritionists and administrators to help educate kids about food and nutrition.  By creating healthy dishes that taste good, she believes chefs have a unique ability to deliver these messages in a fun and appealing way to the larger audience, particularly children.
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