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Mon, Feb 06 2012 17:21:01

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
    Hi all, it's Sam! This is my first tweet! Very exciting! Here to answer your questions about @LetsMove! #WHChat
    Let's Move!
    Wed, Feb 01 2012 17:25:08
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  2. etb714
    Thinking locally, what are some of the challenges faced by parents in #DC for #letsmove? And efforts to combat them? Thx! @WHLive #whchat
    Elizabeth Bennett
    Wed, Feb 01 2012 17:25:08
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  3. letsmove
    .@etb714 Parents across the country face similar challenges. Access to healthy food, the right info etc.We are working hard on that #WHChat
    Let's Move!
    Mon, Feb 06 2012 14:42:59
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  4. 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
    Jeanne Fratello
    Wed, Feb 01 2012 17:25:08
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  5. 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
    Let's Move!
    Wed, Feb 01 2012 17:25:08
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  6. danmcken
    Hi, Sam. How does @letsmove @pha @usda plan to ensure continuity in the Chefs Move program over the long term? #WHChat
    Dan McKenna
    Wed, Feb 01 2012 17:25:08
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  7. letsmove
    .@danmcken Of course! Stay tuned, 2/10 FLOTUS to make announcement on chefs move at @BravoTopChef event in Dallas #WHChat
    Let's Move!
    Wed, Feb 01 2012 17:25:08
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  8. 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
    Preschool Foodie
    Wed, Feb 01 2012 17:25:08
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  9. letsmove
    @PreschoolFoodie Absolutely! Check out http://healthykidshealthyfuture.org 1000's of childcare providers signed up. Less screen time healthier food #WHChat
    Let's Move!
    Wed, Feb 01 2012 17:25:08
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  10. OrganWiseGuys
    #WHChat Where are some places that you are seeing community-wide change in the fight against childhood obesity?
    The OrganWise Guys
    Wed, Feb 01 2012 17:25:08
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  11. 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
    Let's Move!
    Mon, Feb 06 2012 15:00:36
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  12. PlayNHopscotch
    @letsmove If I could double-dutch all day I would! How many hours of outdoor play would you recommend for children? #WHChat
    All Play Everything!
    Wed, Feb 01 2012 17:25:08
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  13. letsmove
    .@PlayNHopscotch All experts say 60 minutes a day is the goal. But indoor or out, we just need our kids moving! #WHChat
    Let's Move!
    Mon, Feb 06 2012 15:04:28
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  14. MaryBethHaner
    Welcome Sam! Please share your insights from the White House garden! #WHChat Would love to have you join us @LetsMove playgrdgarden build!
    Mary Beth Haner
    Wed, Feb 01 2012 17:25:08
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  15. letsmove
    .@MaryBethHaner power of kids gardening opens their minds to try new fruits & veggies. Love to see more school & community gardens #WHChat
    Let's Move!
    Wed, Feb 01 2012 17:25:08
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  16. epicuriouskids
    @letsmove What can chef Kass teach us about eating seasonally & making food tasty without using too much salt or butter/fat? #WHChat
    Epicurious Kids
    Mon, Feb 06 2012 15:12:00
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  17. letsmove
    .@epicuriouskids Seasonal ingredients have the best flavor, so dont need butter or much salt. Herbs & spices add flavor not calories #WHChat
    Let's Move!
    Mon, Feb 06 2012 15:18:10
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  18. dgrreen
    What drives your passion for reversing childhood obesity? Were there any pivotal moments when you were a child? #WHChat #letsmove @letsmove
    Daniel Green
    Mon, Feb 06 2012 14:34:11
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  19. 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
    Let's Move!
    Wed, Feb 01 2012 17:25:08
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  20. jholdsclaw
    @LetsMove how can community based orgs like @innovate4impact support work of FLOTUS and increase access to #FreshFood = #HealthyKids #WHChat
    John Holdsclaw IV
    Wed, Feb 01 2012 17:25:08
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  21. letsmove
    .@jholdsclaw Everyone has a stake in overcoming these challenges. We need to think outside the box and engage the entire community #WHChat
    Let's Move!
    Wed, Feb 01 2012 17:25:08
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  22. 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
    Let's Move!
    Mon, Feb 06 2012 15:38:12
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