Last week Will Allen spent time with Michelle Obama outlining what needs to be done for children in this country to fight obesity. The "Lets Move" initiative was introduced on Tuesday. It will support four major goals to help children make healthy choices, stay physically active, receive healthier school options, and acquire accessible, healthy, and affordable food.
Part of the launch brought us the USDA Food Atlas. It shows users the location of food deserts across America. A large amount of the program's funding will be placed in bringing grocery stores and farmers markets to these locations or healthier options into nearby convenience stores. Food deserts have always been of particular concern for Will Allen and Growing Power so I can imagine this is where his ideas were integrated.
Let's hope this initiative catches steam and brings our children healthier outlooks on their futures. Thanks to Will for being such an inspiring Wisconsinite! I can only imagine what else he has up his sleeve.
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