Let's Move!

Let's Move! is a comprehensive initiative, launched by the First Lady, dedicated to solving the problem of childhood obesity in a generation so that kids born today will grow up healthier and able to pursue their dreams. This is an ambitious goal. But it can be done. Combining comprehensive strategies with common sense, Let's Move! is all about putting children on the path to a healthy future starting with their earliest months and years and continuing throughout their lives. PCFSN supports Let's Move! through outreach, events, and partnerships.

The following factsheets provide all the information you need to get involved and join the First Lady in solving the problem of childhood obesity.

Get Involved (PDF 556 KB)
Programs (PDF 1.4 MB)
The Facts (PDF 616 KB)
The Facts for African Americans (PDF 624 KB)
The Facts for American Indian/Alaska Natives (PDF 724 KB)
The Facts for Hispanics (PDF 536 KB)
Datos de Importancia para los Hispanos (PDF 680 KB) - en español

Blog feed from Let's Move!

October 04, 2011
Eating and Moving with Miner Elementary Students
Dominique Dawes, Co-Chair
President’s Council on Fitness Sports & Nutrition

September 28, 2011
Success is Moving Towards a Healthier Future
Kathleen Sebelius
Secretary of Health and Human Services

August 25, 2011
Boy Scouts Get SCOUTStrong to Earn their PALA
Dr. Stephen McDonough

August 16, 2011
Dr. Koh throws out first pitch at the HHS "Night at the Ballpark!"
Dr. Howard Koh
HHS Assistant Secretary for Health

August 11, 2011
Swim, Bike, Run: D.C. Area Youth Give It a "Tri"
Shellie Pfohl
Executive Director

August 10, 2011
Fit to Fight with the President's Challenge
Lauren Darensbourg

June 8, 2011
I am strong, I am empowered, I am healthy, I am a Girl on the Run!
Kathleen Sebelius
Secretary of Health and Human Services

June 3, 2011
Our Nation's Warriors
Stephen McDonough
MD, Council Member

May 26, 2011
Physical Fitness for All
Alexa Posny
Assistant Secretary for Special Education and Rehabilitative Services at the Department of Education

May 23, 2011
Get Outside and Be Active: National Physical Fitness and Sports Month
Shellie Pfohl
Executive Director

May 20, 2011
Earning PALAs: the I Can Do It, You Can Do It program in Miami-Dade County
Shellie Pfohl
Executive Director