Obesity
NLC Commends First Lady Michelle Obama for Including Cities and Towns in 'Let's Move'
Published in TB and Outbreaks Week, June 29th, 2010
The National League of Cities (NLC) commends First Lady Michelle Obama for her newest initiative to combat childhood obesity, Let's Move Cities and Towns. The First Lady recognizes the critical role cities, towns and all communities play in reversing this epidemic and helping our children grow to be strong and productive citizens. NLC looks forward to working with the First Lady in encouraging local leaders to be proactive in their approach against childhood obesity.
Through its Institute for Youth, Education and Families, NLC works to combat childhood obesity by raising awareness among municipal leaders and providing them with tools and resources to make changes in...
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