Let's Move!

Let's Move! is an action plan to raise healthier children across America.

Did you know:

• Nearly 1 in 3 children are overweight or obese?
• Childhood obesity rates have tripled over the past 30 years?
• If nothing is done, 1 in 3 children born after 2000 will have diabetes?
• 8-18 year olds spend an average of 7.5 hours per day using some form of entertainment media (cell phone, computer, movie, video games, etc.)

Here's how Let's Move is fighting against childhood obeisty:
Let’s Move! is a comprehensive initiative, launched by the First Lady, dedicated to solving the challenge of childhood obesity within a generation, so that children born today will grow up healthier and able to pursue their dreams. Combining comprehensive strategies with common sense, Let's Move! is about putting children on the path to a healthy future during their earliest months and years. Giving parents helpful information and fostering environments that support healthy choices. Providing healthier foods in our schools. Ensuring that every family has access to healthy, affordable food. And, helping kids become more physically active.

And they encourage us to know that everyone is responsible.

Everyone has a role to play in reducing childhood obesity, including parents, elected officials from all levels of government, schools, health care professionals, faith-based and community-based organizations, and private sector companies. Your involvement is key to ensuring a healthy future for our children.

Join the movement!