6 Things to Know About the Let’s Move Initiative
4. The campaign focuses on the reform of behavioral and environmental factors
This is done by focusing on active lifestyles and healthy eating though the involvement of the community and that which includes schools, parents and healthcare providers.
5. The initiative focuses on nutrition information
It not only focuses on nutrition information and education but also the next generation food pyramid. It also empowers customers and pediatricians to be partners. The initiative also has a website with separate space dedicated to children who are interested in healthy eating. It also gives more advantage to curious customers who want to know more about the food they are eating by bringing in regulations such as the “New front of package labeling initiative” and new menu and vending machine labeling requirements.
6. Another aspect of this Let’s move campaign was the Chefs move to schools
Under chef’s move to school campaign which was founded in May 2010, an effort was made to teach culinary skills to school children and get them to try new healthful food options. Professional chefs also volunteer some time to teach kids and school workers on how to prepare healthy food.
As of date more than 3500 schools have joined this initiative. This campaign is a noble initiative by the first lady as obesity is a serious issue that has to be dealt as early as possible as childhood obesity can trigger early diabetes and heart ailments. It is not only about food but also promotes an active life filled with exercise and physical activity.
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