First Lady Michelle Obama told those gathered for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Legislative Conference on Wednesday that her “Let’s Move!” campaign to end childhood obesity required grassroots efforts in communities across the nation, such as planting community gardens and making fresh produce more readily available, including in liquor stores.
Obama said in her remarks that 40 percent of African American children are overweight or obese and that nearly one in two will develop diabetes in their lifetime.
As in other speeches promoting the “Let’s Move!” campaign, the first lady referenced the new health care law and how elements of it will help the campaign reach its goals.
“And today, I’m proud that the Department of Health and Human Services has announced that they will be investing $31 million in new grants,” Obama said. “These grants are called – (applause) – they’re calling these grants Communities Putting Prevention to Work.”
She said one of the grants was given to Pitt County, N.C., for making “corner stores” healthier. Another in Santa Clara County, Calif., gives money to a “Rethink Your Drink” campaign to encourage kids to drink more water and milk and less sodas and fruit drinks.
http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/75356
31 million taxpayer dollars pissed away on another dumb idea.
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Obama said in her remarks that 40 percent of African American children are overweight or obese and that nearly one in two will develop diabetes in their lifetime.
As in other speeches promoting the “Let’s Move!” campaign, the first lady referenced the new health care law and how elements of it will help the campaign reach its goals.
“And today, I’m proud that the Department of Health and Human Services has announced that they will be investing $31 million in new grants,” Obama said. “These grants are called – (applause) – they’re calling these grants Communities Putting Prevention to Work.”
She said one of the grants was given to Pitt County, N.C., for making “corner stores” healthier. Another in Santa Clara County, Calif., gives money to a “Rethink Your Drink” campaign to encourage kids to drink more water and milk and less sodas and fruit drinks.
http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/75356
31 million taxpayer dollars pissed away on another dumb idea.
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