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First lady: Childhood obesity fight is about fitness, not looks
News - February 16, 2010 7:50 A.M.
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Michelle Obama says her call for the country to fight childhood obesity isn't about physical appearances, but rather quality of life.
"Teachers are seeing the challenges that kids with weight issues are having -- not being able to participate in gym, feeling a little more sluggish," the first lady told CNN's "Larry King Live" on Tuesday. "It's not about weight ... it's about fitness and it's about overall nutrition."
Obama earlier Tuesday introduced the Let's Move campaign, which aims to reduce childhood obesity in the United States within a generation. Obama asked parents, teachers, physicians, coaches and kids to get involved and suggested they look at the new Let's Move Web site for helpful tips, strategies and updates on beating obesity in children. Continue article at original source
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