The Surgical Specialists of Louisiana are thrilled to share with you some exciting news out of Washington. The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) was one of the few select organizations to attend First Lady, Michelle Obama’s kick-off event for her National Campaign that will take a stand against childhood obesity. The new campaign, Let’s Move will get kids moving and will promote healthy weight loss in obese children. Below is an official Statement from the OAC.

Obesity Action Coalition Attends First Lady Michelle Obama’s Launch of her Childhood Obesity Initiative at the White House

Today was a step in the right direction when it comes to tackling the childhood obesity epidemic, giving it the National attention it needs. And, the OAC is proud to say that we were a part of this important step to help solve this growing problem.

This afternoon, First Lady Michelle Obama officially launched her National initiative to take on childhood obesity, unveiling her nationwide campaign – Let’s Move. The OAC was among the select few organizations to receive a personal invitation to the White House to attend the First Lady’s kick-off event for her National Campaign.

The goal of the Let’s Move Campaign is to solve the challenge of childhood obesity in our country through a partnered effort among communities, organizations, schools, government, parents and children. First Lady Obama mapped out many of the challenges that our country faces with this rising epidemic, along with the complex nature of solving this problem to positively impact the health of our nation’s children.

OAC was Proud to Attend

OAC President/CEO Joe Nadglowski was just rows away from the First Lady as she laid out her approach to help our country’s children. Joe was also accompanied by many high profile participants, including members of the President’s cabinet such as Health and Human Services Secretary Sebelius, Education Secretary Duncan and Surgeon General Regina Benjamin. In addition, the crowd also included members of Congress, Mayors from across the nation and leaders from the media, medical, sports, entertainment and business communities who have an interest in helping the childhood obesity epidemic.

The OAC is happy that our nation’s First Lady is making childhood obesity a priority and that she plans to include a variety of individuals in the discussion to solve this problem. We are honored that we were among the select few invited to witness this important announcement first-hand and plan to be included in future discussions on this issue with the White House.

The OAC encourages you to visit the Let’s Move Campaign Web site at www.letsmove.gov to learn more about this campaign and our nation’s childhood obesity epidemic and how you can start to make a difference.

Conclusion

Childhood obesity most often starts in the home so Louisiana based OAC encourages you, and your loved ones, to instill healthy eating, exercise and diet habits in children at a young age. By helping children develop good habits, you will help to make a difference in America’s childhood obesity epidemic. See what weight loss tools and information you can share with the people you love from the new Let’s Move Campaign today.

Reproduced with permission from Obesity Action Coalition. Please visit www.oac.org

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