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  Michelle Obama visits San Diego to highlight need for healthy food
  Photo 1- Robert K. Ross, MD, President & CEO of The California Endowment, announcing The Building Healthy Communities Initiative as a part of her Let's Move! Campaign.
  Photo 2- The First Lady Michelle Obama Talking about LET’S MOVE! Campaign, at the left Ruben Abazari. Photo cortesy from Associate Press /Lenny Ignelzi
   
   
   
   
   

 

FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA SAN DIEGO VISIT

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The New Roots Community Farm garden provides an opportunity for community Robert K. Ross, MD, President & CEO of The California Endowment, announcing The Building Healthy Communities Initiative as a part of her Let's Move! Campaign.members to connect and interact between community members who were strangers when this was only a dirt weedy plot. It is a place where they can share their time; develop friendships and bridge cultural differences. They also share many health and therapeutic benefits of growing their own foods as well, which is especially rewarding to strengthen the bonds of seniors with children.

Mrs. Obama said the San Diego farm shows that "farmers coming from different corners of the globe recognized a common problem here in America" -- the lack of fresh produce in people's diets and the health problems that causes. “It is just phenomenal initiative” She told this to more than 300 guests after her tour. “Refugees speaking different languages raised funds for the farm and then worked side by side, sharing two hoses at first. Since then they have started swapping recipes and losing weight”, Mrs. Obama added.

“I know everyone couldn’t be here… but I know that you’ll send back my excitement, my gratitude and just ensure them that we’re supporting the work that that they are doing. It is a model for the nation, for the world.” Said the First Lady. The First Lady Michelle Obama Talking about LET’S MOVE! Campaign, at the left Ruben Abazari. Photo cortesy from Associate Press /Lenny Ignelzi

We are excited to see the First Family being such a good example that local and organic food is possible and we congratulate everyone who worked toward this goal. Together we have raised awareness of the value of people growing healthy local foods accessible to all.

Let’s Move! Campaign is a growing success!

“Every one of us has an important role to play in the prevention and control of obesity. Mothers, fathers, teachers, business executives, child care professionals, clinicians, politicians, and government and community leaders—we must all commit to changes that promote the health and wellness of our families and communities. As a nation, we must create neighborhood communities that are focused on healthy nutrition and regular physical activity, where the healthiest choices are accessible for all citizens.”

Said Regina M. Benjamin, M.D., M.B.A., U.S Surgeon General

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