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Michelle Obama Begins US Childhood Obesity Plan

1 hr 28 mins ago
First Lady Michelle Obama speaks on childhood obesity and step families, schools and communities can take to fight it, during a meeting with Cabinet and Congressional members in the Old Family Dining Room of the White House.
Source: Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images

First lady Michelle Obama launched a nationwide campaign Tuesday to fight childhood obesity, part of her effort to teach America's children about better nutrition and exercise. Mrs. Obama said the campaign will encourage more physical activity for children, healthier food in schools and more accurate food labeling.


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First TV Appearance: I was an anchor on the student news at Robert Morris University in spring 2001. The newscast broadcast to a 10 mile radius of the school. I was a "second career" student and a little older than the other student anchors there.
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