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First Lady Launches Campaign Against Childhood Obesity

HeadlineFeb 09, 2010

First Lady Michelle Obama is launching a nationwide campaign to fight childhood obesity today. About 32 percent of children and adolescents today — 25 million kids — are obese or overweight. The First Lady said she has already implemented some lifestyle and dietary changes at home.

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