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Chefs Move

As communities and organizations get behind the First Lady's Let's Move! campaign to solve the childhood obesity epidemic within a generation, one group that could have a tremendous impact on the health and well-being of children is the Nation's chefs. As part of her effort to turn policies into practical solutions for America's families, Mrs. Obama is calling on chefs to get involved by adopting a school and working with teachers, parents and school nutrition professionals and administrators to help educate kids about food and nutrition. By creating healthy dishes that taste good, chefs have a unique ability to deliver these messages in a fun and appealing way to the larger audience, particularly children.

The "Chefs Move to Schools" program, run through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will pair chefs with interested schools in their communities so together they can create healthy meals that meet the schools' dietary guidelines and budgets, while teaching young people about nutrition and making balanced and healthy choices. With more than 31 million children participating in the National School Lunch Program and more than 11 million participating in the National School Breakfast Program, good nutrition at school is more important than ever.

Join the Chefs Move to Schools Program, visit the chef sign-up form here or the school sign-up form here.

See 5 simple steps to success for Chefs (also available in PDF) from Let's Move.

HealthierUS School Challenge

The HealthierUS School Challenge (HUSSC) is a voluntary initiative established in 2004 to recognize those schools participating in the National School Lunch Program that have created healthier school environments through promotion of nutrition and physical activity.

USDA School Garden Resources

A school garden is a great way to teach children about caring for plants, how fruits and vegetables grow, and about healthy eating!

USDA Farm to School Resources

When children understand where their food comes from, such as from a local farm or a school garden, they are more interested in trying new fruits and vegetables! Use these resources to create a colorful, motivating display.