Tuesday
Feb092010
Improving The Eating Habits Of Children Can Lead To Longer Lives, Says Secretary Sebelius
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 4:14PM
By: Antonia Aguilar University of New Mexico/ Talk Radio News
Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius said Tuesday that First Lady Michelle Obama’s "Lets Move" campaign against childhood obesity works to counter a potentially life-threatening condition.
“Researchers have warned us that if we don’t solve this public health crisis, [this] could be the first generation of American Children to have a shorter lifespan then their parents,” said Sebelius during a conference call with reporters.
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack joined Sebelius.
Duncan stressed that a joint effort from parents and schools will be pivotal in solving this crisis. According to Duncan, Parents will need to serve as role models for healthier eating habits and schools will need to provide more nutritious lunches, additional time for physical activity during the school week and vending machines furnished with healthier alternatives.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is also poised to establish a higher standard within the competitive food market, said Vilsack. Such a step would include requiring more information on caloric content and nutritional value.
Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius said Tuesday that First Lady Michelle Obama’s "Lets Move" campaign against childhood obesity works to counter a potentially life-threatening condition.
“Researchers have warned us that if we don’t solve this public health crisis, [this] could be the first generation of American Children to have a shorter lifespan then their parents,” said Sebelius during a conference call with reporters.
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack joined Sebelius.
Duncan stressed that a joint effort from parents and schools will be pivotal in solving this crisis. According to Duncan, Parents will need to serve as role models for healthier eating habits and schools will need to provide more nutritious lunches, additional time for physical activity during the school week and vending machines furnished with healthier alternatives.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is also poised to establish a higher standard within the competitive food market, said Vilsack. Such a step would include requiring more information on caloric content and nutritional value.
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