April 16, 2010
IFT Supports Task Force On Childhood Obesity Initiatives
In comments delivered to the Obama Administration, the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) offered its support for the President's Task Force on Childhood Obesity and efforts by First Lady Michelle Obama designed to raise awareness on the critical issue of childhood obesity. To advance these goals and the Let's Move campaign, IFT cited the important need for a public-private dialogue on the ...
April 15, 2010
Childhood obesity interventions must begin early, experts say
To be a truly comprehensive and successful anti-obesity program, First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" campaign must include interventions that target pregnant women, infants, and pre-school-age children, experts say.
IFT Supports Task Force on Childhood Obesity Initiatives
In comments delivered to the Obama Administration, the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) today offered its support for the President's Task Force on Childhood Obesity and efforts by First Lady Michelle Obama designed to raise awareness on the critical issue of childhood obesity. To advance these goals and the Let's Move campaign, IFT cited the important need for a public-private dialogue on ...
April 14, 2010
Childhood obesity linked to stiff arteries
Children with more body fat and less endurance than their fitter, leaner counterparts have stiffer arteries at a young age, researchers said.
April 8, 2010
Remarks by the First Lady at “Let’s Move” Town Hall Event
11:17 A.M. EDT MS. SWAIN:� Good morning on this beautiful spring day, and welcome to the White House.� We are very pleased to be here in the beautiful and historic State Dining Room at the White House for a dialogue on childhood obesity and childhood health with the First Lady, Michelle Obama. Were very pleased for this program, which is live on C-SPAN this morning, to have students from all ...