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This is historical material “frozen in time”. The website is no longer updated and links to external websites and some internal pages may not work. Let's Move Home Blog About Let's Move En español Learn the Facts About Let's Move Eat Healthy Get Active Take Action Join Us Top Ten FLOTUS Moments Take a look back at the top Let’s Move! moments over the course of the Obama Administration. READ MORE Top Ten Videos Watch the top videos featuring First Lady Michelle Obama - from dancing with Ellen DeGeneres to sharing her workout routine. READ MORE Impact of Through the leadership of First Lady Michelle Obama, we have made incredible progress improving the health of the next generation. READ MORE White House Kitchen Garden Learn more about the White House Kitchen Garden and how to plant your own garden. READ MORE Programs Progress has taken root in communities across the country thanks to a variety of programs that have brought the mission of Let’s Move! to life. READ MORE Previous Next Let's Move Most Recent January 4, 2017 Onward Posted by Debra Eschmeyer, Executive Director of Let’s Move! and Senior Policy Advisor for Nutrition At the launch of Let’s Move! in 2010 , President Obama established a Task Force on Childhood Obesity clearly stating his goal to solve the problem of childhood obesity within a generation and announcing the First Lady’s role in leading a national public awareness effort to improve the health of our children. He stated: "To meet our goal, we must accelerate implementation of successful strategies that will prevent and combat obesity. Such strategies include updating child nutrition policies in a way that addresses the best available scientific information, ensuring access to healthy, affordable food in schools and communities, as well as increasing physical activity and empowering parents and caregivers with the information and tools they need to make good choices for themselves and their families. They will help our children develop lifelong healthy habits, ensuring they reach their greatest potential toward building a healthier and more prosperous America." Continue reading story Most Popular Onward In Review: Top 10 FLOTUS Let’s Move! Moments Making the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice: What the Record Shows Let’s Move! Programs Engage a Nation Parents Kids Schools More Let's Move on Twitter Let's Move on Facebook Let's Move on Youtube Let's Move on Meetup letsmove.obamawhitehouse.archives.gov Accessibility Privacy Policy Newsroom Logos/Link to Us...