US First lady Michelle Obama kicked soccer balls with youngsters to encourage them to get the recommended hour of daily exercise as she promoted her campaign against childhood obesity.
US First lady Michelle Obama kicked soccer balls with youngsters to encourage them to get the recommended hour of daily exercise as she promoted her campaign against childhood obesity. (AFP Image)
This initiative came after Michelle Obama had announced the campaign to combat the rapidly growing problem of childhood obesity on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington. (AP Image)
Mrs. Obama's participation in a soccer clinic on Friday in Washington coincided with the announcement of a new partnership between the US Soccer Foundation and the National Alliance for Hispanic Health. (AP Image)
The groups are launching a 25-city tour to provide children and their families with free health screenings and soccer clinics. It's part of the first lady's "Let's Move" anti-obesity effort. (AP Image)
Michelle Obama kicks the ball at a soccer clinic in Washington to highlight the 'Let's Move!' campaign and the importance of children getting 60 minutes of active play each day. (AFP Image)
