Posted on 12/13/2010 6:52:41 AM PST by Sub-Driver
Michelle Obama has new warning on obesity
By: Mike Allen December 13, 2010 08:52 AM EST
First Lady Michelle Obama plans to warn in remarks Monday that the nation is seeing “a groundswell of support” for curbing childhood obesity, and she is unveiling new ammunition from current and retired military leaders.
“[M]ilitary leaders … tell us that when more than one in four young people are unqualified for military service because of their weight,” the first lady says in prepared remarks, “childhood obesity isn’t just a public health threat, it’s not just an economic threat, it’s a national security threat as well."
The first lady and President Barack Obama are making a rare joint speaking appearance on Monday, at Harriet Tubman Elementary School in Northwest D.C.’s Columbia Heights neighborhood, as he signs into law the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010.
From Mrs. Obama’s prepared remarks:
“We can all agree that here in the wealthiest nation on earth, all children should have the basic nutrition they need to learn and grow and pursue their dreams. Because in the end, nothing is more important than the health and well-being of our children…and our hopes for their future should drive every decision we make. These are the basic values that we all share. They’re the values that this bill embodies. And that’s why we’ve seen such a groundswell of support for these efforts – not just from Members of Congress here in Washington, but from folks in every corner of the country.
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I don't think "Little Debbies" and Krispy Kreme are as big a threat to national security as one Barry Hussein Soetoro 0bama.
Those with bag fat asses should not be throwing chicken bones.
Little green crackers
Looks like bean-bag chair cling.
This is laughable and a total waste of money. If Michelles husband gets his way, food prices will skyrocket and we will all be hungry (and thinner).
YOU ARE!
This woman really is a simplistic dolt isnt she?
Nearly all 1st ladies take on something that will leave their mark on the country (they hope). It would seem to me that Ms Obummer would leave a much bigger mark on our society if she took on black gangs, black illegitimacy, and all the other ills that are keeping far too many black people living in poverty with no hope for a better tomorrow.
Welcome to the world of “afirmative action” There are two examples of this in the White House.
Now it can be revealed. Those ‘pat downs’ at the airports are not for weapons. Its a national “Guess your weight” program instituted by Michelle to fill out (pun intended) her data base../LOL
We have an arms build up in Venezuela and this idiot thinks ding dongs area national security threat
I love it . . . this woman has a bigger behind than Hitlery, calves thicker than a cow, and she dares, DARES to tell us that our kids are too fat. Incredible!
And since when is it the federal government’s damn business what we eat?
LMAO! Why bother when they get everything they need from Bo's Stash?
And what branch did she serve in? Is she trying to keep her kids thin so they can join the Army?
I’ve learned not to take a sip of anything while reading some FR threads....because I value my computer.
If she worked to eliminate black illegitimacy she’d go a long way toward eliminating obesity, crime and poverty. She’d reduce welfare and food stamp costs too.
“Is she trying to keep her kids thin so they can join the Army?”
Not the Army, the civilian force BO is working on building.
You' be surprised how qualified you are after 8-13 weeks of mandatory diet and exercise (read bootcamp).
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