First lady announces ‘Let’s Move!’ campaign
An article by Sarah
Posted July 22, 2010 
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association are teaming up with the White House, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Ad Council and first lady Michelle Obama to support “Let’s Move!” — a campaign started by the first lady with the goal of solving the challenge of childhood obesity so America’s youngest children will reach adulthood at a healthy weight.
The first lady announced the new relationship at Camden Yards prior to a baseball skills clinic conducted by members of the Orioles and Rays for a group of young people participating in local Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) and Boys & Girls Clubs of America programs. In addition, the first lady spoke to the young people about making healthy choices as they relate to nutrition and physical fitness.
“The truth is, guys, you are supposed to be getting at least 60 minutes of active play every single day,” Obama told the participants. “That’s what has led athletes to be the great players they have today. Because they never stop moving. That’s what you guys need to do and that’s why we’re here.
“We’ve got to get you guys focused and moving. … When these players were kids they found a sport that they loved. They practiced and practiced and practiced until they were better at it than anybody else. We want you guys to do the same thing.”
