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Fri, May 18 2012 14:36:15

Let's Move! Office Hours with Sam Kass 5/18/2012

Sam Kass, White House Chef and Senior Policy Advisor for Healthy Food Initiatives, answers questions from Twitter about school gardens and making healthy choices.

  1. Whitehouse
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    Thu, May 17 2012 15:38:16
  2. letsmove
    Let's Move!@letsmove
    Hi everyone, sorry I am late! Looking forward to getting your questions!! #whchat
    Fri, May 18 2012 10:08:20
  3. AL_Impact
    Julia Kovach@AL_Impact
    #WHChat @letsmove Chef Kass, what is your favorite ingredient to use from the White House Victory Garden?
    Fri, May 18 2012 08:19:26
  4. letsmove
    Let's Move!@letsmove
    .@AL_Impact Depends on the season, love the peas, spinach, all the greens right now. Summer I can't stay away from corn & tomatoes! #whchat
    Fri, May 18 2012 10:12:50
  5. abbabyut
    Anna Hughes@abbabyut
    @letsmove what can we do as a nation to promote your efforts? #WHChat @itstime
    Thu, May 17 2012 17:32:12
  6. letsmove
    Let's Move!@letsmove
    .@abbabyut So much can be done. Small steps add up to big change. My Plate 1.usa.gov/lKcC1z gives simple tips on healthier eating 1/2
    Fri, May 18 2012 10:15:48
  7. letsmove
    Let's Move!@letsmove
    .@abbabyut We have to get moving! Our youngest generation is on track to be the most sedentary in our history! Start w/ just a walk #whchat
    Fri, May 18 2012 10:18:59
  8. chaionlife
    Eve Wachhaus@chaionlife
    @letsmove #WHChat: I'd LOVE to c kid's meals on menus redefined. Do u know of anyone working on an incentive/campaign to encourage healthy?
    Fri, May 18 2012 10:17:32
  9. letsmove
    Let's Move!@letsmove
    .@chaionlife Darden restaurants improved kids menus to make fruit, veg & milk the default. Need more restaurants to step up #whchat
    Fri, May 18 2012 10:23:46
  10. Indiedoc
    Pete Verral@Indiedoc
    @LetsMove Indian kids suffer w/diabetes. PATHSTAR pathstar.org gets kids moving. Where to send program info to Sam Kass? #WHChat
    Fri, May 18 2012 10:17:45
  11. letsmove
    Let's Move!@letsmove
    .@Indiedoc Its a tremendous challenge. We have an initiative dedicated to Indian Country. Find out more @ doi.gov/letsmove/india… #whchat
    Fri, May 18 2012 10:26:49
  12. WakeAHA
    Advocates for Health@WakeAHA
    #WHChat How do you suggest schools get funding for gardens?
    Fri, May 18 2012 10:14:16
  13. letsmove
    Let's Move!@letsmove
    .@WakeAHA This is so important! You can apply for a farm to school grant right now! Go to 1.usa.gov/J5evwf to find out more. #whchat
    Fri, May 18 2012 10:31:08
  14. ObamaFoodorama
    Obama Foodorama@ObamaFoodorama
    @letsmove Chef Kass, can you recommend the best veggies for novice family gardeners to plant *right now* ? -Not herbs- #WHchat
    Fri, May 18 2012 10:22:26
  15. letsmove
    Let's Move!@letsmove
    .@ObamaFoodorama Depends on where you live, but right now we are beginning to plant summer crops: corn, tomatoes, beans & peppers #whchat
    Fri, May 18 2012 10:34:32
  16. chantae75
    Crystal Brinchfield@chantae75
    #whchat my daughter cannot have sweets in an effort to control her weight what are healthy alternatives?
    Fri, May 18 2012 10:17:42
  17. letsmove
    Let's Move!@letsmove
    .@chantae75 Fruits and dried fruits are a great alternative. Focus on living healthy and balanced diets. Keep it positive! #whchat
    Fri, May 18 2012 10:41:07
  18. CMVRoulette
    ROUL3TT3@CMVRoulette
    @letsmove @WFLProject #WHCHAT Is there ever going to be a way to ensure healthier foods in public school across the US?
    Fri, May 18 2012 10:35:36
  19. letsmove
    Let's Move!@letsmove
    .@CMVRoulette YES its happening! FL helped pass a bill that raises standards for all foods in schools. This fall more fruits veg etc#whchat
    Fri, May 18 2012 10:46:28
  20. letsmove
    Let's Move!@letsmove
    I love tweeting! Thanks for the great questions. Let's do this again soon! In the mean time LETS! MOVE! #whchat
    Fri, May 18 2012 10:50:00

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