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This has been an exciting week for Let’s Move! On Monday, First Lady Michelle Obama joined Team USA to announce new programs that will help connect more than 1.7 million kids with athletic opportunities in their communities.
Today, we launched a new section on LetsMove.gov dedicated to helping schools, communities and families start their own gardens. Find out how you can get started on a garden of your own with checklists for schools, communities and kitchens.
Do you have questions about the Let’s Move! initiative or how to get your garden growing this spring?
On Friday, May 18th at 1:00 pm ET, we’re holding a special session of White House Office Hours with Sam Kass, White House Chef and Senior Policy Advisor for Healthy Food Initiatives, to answer your questions on Twitter.
Yesterday, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed MLS Cup Champions the LA Galaxy to the White House. President Obama honored the teams 2011 season and their MLS Cup victory and the First Lady hosted a question and answer session where the players discussed getting active, eating right and keeping healthy with an audience of young, talented soccer fans from around the country.
There’s no better time than the hot, sunny days of summer vacation to get kids moving. And with the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games kicking off this July, young people all across the country will have a chance to see some of America’s finest athletes in action as they run, jump, swim and ride in hopes of bringing home the gold.
Recipe courtesy of Country Living Magazine
"Sweet potatoes add welcome texture to pizza—and they’re delicious with tomato sauce!" — Cristeta Comerford and Sam Kass, executive chef and assistant chef of the White House
Serving Size
8
Recipe courtesy of USDA's ChooseMyPlate.gov
This is a bright, light take on sweet & sour pork that’s studded with plenty of pineapple, carrots, and wedges of tomato.
Serving Size
Serves 4 (approximately 1¼ cups each)
Recipe courtesy of the USDA's ChooseMyPlate.gov
An easy, tasty and healthy dip that makes the perfect partner for veggies.
Serving Size
Serves 6
Ingredients
Recipe courtesy of the USDA's ChooseMyPlate.gov
An easy, tasty and healthy dip that makes the perfect partner for veggies.
Serving Size
Serves 6
Ingredients
Recipe courtesy of the USDA's ChooseMyPlate.gov
An easy, tasty and healthy dip that makes the perfect partner for veggies.
Serving Size
Serves 4 (1 cup)
Ingredients
