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Mon, Feb 06 2012 14:21:01

Let's Move! Office Hours with Sam Kass 2/7/2012

Sam Kass, Senior Policy Advisor for Healthy Food Initiatives, answers your questions on Twitter in a special session of White House Office Hours to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of Let's Move!

  1. letsmove
    Let's Move!@letsmove
    Hi all, it's Sam! This is my first tweet! Very exciting! Here to answer your questions about @LetsMove! #WHChat
    Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08
  2. etb714
    Elizabeth Bennett@etb714
    Thinking locally, what are some of the challenges faced by parents in #DC for #letsmove? And efforts to combat them? Thx! @WHLive #whchat
    Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08
  3. letsmove
    Let's Move!@letsmove
    .@etb714 Parents across the country face similar challenges. Access to healthy food, the right info etc.We are working hard on that #WHChat
    Mon, Feb 06 2012 11:42:59
  4. JollyTomato
    Jeanne Fratello@JollyTomato
    @LetsMove How can we ensure that kids buy in to a healthy makeover of their #schoollunch program (or will they rebel, as in LAUSD)? #whchat
    Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08
  5. letsmove
    Let's Move!@letsmove
    .@JollyTomato A key is to include them in the changes, get their thoughts and opinions. Take it step by step, and make it fun!! #WHChat
    Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08
  6. danmcken
    Dan McKenna@danmcken
    Hi, Sam. How does @letsmove @pha @usda plan to ensure continuity in the Chefs Move program over the long term? #WHChat
    Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08
  7. letsmove
    Let's Move!@letsmove
    .@danmcken Of course! Stay tuned, 2/10 FLOTUS to make announcement on chefs move at @BravoTopChef event in Dallas #WHChat
    Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08
  8. PreschoolFoodie
    Preschool Foodie@PreschoolFoodie
    Hi Mr. Kass! Could you tell us how you're including young kids in the healthy food policy making? We can help. #WHChat @letsmove
    Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08
  9. letsmove
    Let's Move!@letsmove
    @PreschoolFoodie Absolutely! Check out healthykidshealthyfuture.org 1000's of childcare providers signed up. Less screen time healthier food #WHChat
    Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08
  10. OrganWiseGuys
    The OrganWise Guys@OrganWiseGuys
    #WHChat Where are some places that you are seeing community-wide change in the fight against childhood obesity?
    Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08
  11. letsmove
    Let's Move!@letsmove
    .@OrganWiseGuys All over the country! So much great work. For ex, FLOTUS to see first hand Iowa's healthiest state initiative on 2/9 #WHChat
    Mon, Feb 06 2012 12:00:36
  12. PlayNHopscotch
    All Play Everything!@PlayNHopscotch
    @letsmove If I could double-dutch all day I would! How many hours of outdoor play would you recommend for children? #WHChat
    Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08
  13. letsmove
    Let's Move!@letsmove
    .@PlayNHopscotch All experts say 60 minutes a day is the goal. But indoor or out, we just need our kids moving! #WHChat
    Mon, Feb 06 2012 12:04:28
  14. MaryBethHaner
    Mary Beth Haner@MaryBethHaner
    Welcome Sam! Please share your insights from the White House garden! #WHChat Would love to have you join us @LetsMove playgrdgarden build!
    Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08
  15. letsmove
    Let's Move!@letsmove
    .@MaryBethHaner power of kids gardening opens their minds to try new fruits & veggies. Love to see more school & community gardens #WHChat
    Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08
  16. epicuriouskids
    Epicurious Kids@epicuriouskids
    @letsmove What can chef Kass teach us about eating seasonally & making food tasty without using too much salt or butter/fat? #WHChat
    Mon, Feb 06 2012 12:12:00
  17. letsmove
    Let's Move!@letsmove
    .@epicuriouskids Seasonal ingredients have the best flavor, so dont need butter or much salt. Herbs & spices add flavor not calories #WHChat
    Mon, Feb 06 2012 12:18:10
  18. dgrreen
    Daniel Green@dgrreen
    What drives your passion for reversing childhood obesity? Were there any pivotal moments when you were a child? #WHChat #letsmove @letsmove
    Mon, Feb 06 2012 11:34:11
  19. letsmove
    Let's Move!@letsmove
    .@dgrreen This is my life's work, but no one more committed than FLOTUS. Our kids health & the future of the country depend on it. #WHChat
    Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08
  20. jholdsclaw
    John Holdsclaw IV@jholdsclaw
    @LetsMove how can community based orgs like @innovate4impact support work of FLOTUS and increase access to #FreshFood = #HealthyKids #WHChat
    Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08
  21. letsmove
    Let's Move!@letsmove
    .@jholdsclaw Everyone has a stake in overcoming these challenges. We need to think outside the box and engage the entire community #WHChat
    Wed, Feb 01 2012 14:25:08
  22. letsmove
    Let's Move!@letsmove
    Thanks everyone, SO much fun. Stay tuned for updates from LM 2nd anniv tour starting 2/9. We'll be tweeting from the road. -Sam #WHChat
    Mon, Feb 06 2012 12:38:12

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