First Lady Michelle Obama Celebrates Second Anniversary of Let’s Move!
Expansion of HealthierUS School Challenge Boosts Nutritional Outcomes for Nation’s Schoolchildren
First Lady Michelle Obama joined students, Top Chef chef’testants and the Dallas Cowboys at the Kleberg-Rylie Recreation Center today to highlight the Dallas Independent School Districts efforts to foster healthy, nutritious school environments as part of her three-day nationwide tour celebrating the second anniversary of Let’s Move!
“The First Lady’s visit showcases the leadership role schools and school nutrition professionals play in shaping healthier eating and active lifestyle choices,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “The schools honored today for their HealthierUS School Challenge achievements are at the core of the nation’s efforts to combat childhood obesity.”
In February 2010, USDA and the First Lady called on stakeholders to double the number of Challenge schools - a milestone reached in June 2011 – and add 1,000 schools per year for two years after that. The First Lady
