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Full Year 2012 - Let's Move!

Celebrating 40 Years of Title IX: Getting Girls & Women in the Game!

Let's Move!, Obesity, Title IX | June, 21 2012

By: Billie Jean King, Council Member, PCFSN

When I was growing up in Long Beach, California in the 1940s and '50s, it never occurred to me that I would not be treated equal to my brother, Randy Moffitt, and would not have the same opportunities as boys to succeed. When I was 12 years old, I promised myself that I would commit my life to fighting for equal rights and opportunities for men and women, boys and girls.

Adventist InStep for Life program a highlight of the Annual Health Summit in Orlando, FL

Childhood Obesity, Let's Move!, Nutrition, Physical Activity | March, 13 2012

By: Heidi Christensen, Associate Director at the HHS Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships

This year's program marked the extraordinary achievements of Adventist hospitals, health ministers and congregations who are leading the way in increasing opportunities for physical activity and access to healthy, affordable food in their communities.

Day 1: On the Road with Let's Move

Let's Move!, Military | February, 9 2012

By: Colleen Curtis

To celebrate the second anniversary of Let's Move!, First Lady Michelle Obama is on a three day, four state tour, visiting people across the country whose lives have been impacted by her signature initiative.

Let’s Move!: Two Years of Healthy Changes For Our Nation’s Kids

Let's Move!, MyPlate, Nutrition, PALA, Physical Activity, Policy | February, 8 2012

By: Let's Move

Since launching Let's Move! on February 9, 2010, significant progress has been made to solve the problem of childhood obesity. Parents, businesses, educators, elected officials, members of the military, chefs, physicians, athletes, childcare providers, community and faith leaders and kids themselves have made substantial commitments to improve the health of our nation's children.