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Michelle Obama conquering childhood obesity

Kim Raubenheimer - Thursday, February 18, 2010
Michelle Obama announced her “Let’s Move” initiative to eliminate childhood obesity in a generation. 
http://www.letsmove.gov/

The President appointed a Task Force on Childhood Obesity consisting of leaders of multiple federal departments and agencies. One of which, SPARK which began elementary physical education (PE) workshops in DC Public Schools, and some of the CPPW (Communities Putting Prevention to Work) grants were announced and awarded to every state!  Yipppeee.

SPARK is a research-based, public health organization dedicated to creating, implementing, and evaluating programs that promote lifelong wellness to teachers and recreation leaders serving Pre-K through 12th grade students.  In addition to major subject education, kids need to be educated on the importance of healthy eating and moving!

SPARK has been helping schools deliver activity-promoting PE for over 15 years. 
http://www.sparkpe.org/

What are schools in your area doing for kids with physical education?
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