On October 13, 2009, First Lady Michelle Obama spoke to employees at the Department of Health and Human Services about healthy living. Mrs. Obama's visit to the health agency was to thank employees for their service and to urge all Americans to live healthier, more active lives. The first lady noted that $373 million from the economic stimulus package has been allocated for communities who have programs to reduce obesity.
Mrs. Obama expressed concern that obesity is a rapidly growing national health problem. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), two-thirds of Americans are either overweight or obese, and the average American adult is 23 pounds overweight. Furthermore, nearly a third of American children are overweight or obese and more than a third will suffer from diabetes in their lifetime. "This has profound implications for - not just their futures - but ours as a nation,'' states Mrs. Obama, in the New York Times. "It is a major public health threat right now."
The first lady called for eating less processed foods, avoiding sugary drinks and cooking at home more often. She pointed out that incorporating small changes in diet and exercise can make a big difference, like switching from sugary drinks to water and adding a vegetable or fruit to a meal.
Last spring, Mrs. Obama started a vegetable garden on the South Lawn of the White House to inspire Americans to incorporate more fresh produce into their family meals.
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