Food and Politics
One of the most obvious correlations between food and politics can be seen in the first lady, Michelle Obama. Throughout history, first ladies have chosen a topic of concern to focus on during their husband’s presidency. In the case of Michelle Obama, she decided to focus her power on the growing problem of childhood obesity in the United States and began a campaign called “Let’s Move”. This campaign focused on eating healthy, getting active and taking action while simultaneously educating American’s on the overwhelming problem at hand.
To begin with, Michelle Obama focused on eating healthy in schools. It makes the most sense to start at schools because “children consume at least half of their daily calories at school, and for many children, food served at school may be the only food they regularly eat.” She launched a program called Chefs Move to Schools in which a local chef provided the schools with new methods and healthier recipes so students are able to enjoy delicious and healthier meals.
Michelle Obama also focuses on the importance of physical activity. In her plan, she mentions the need for at least 60 minutes of activity in children. She also speaks on the fact that children need more programs that are exciting, challenging, and engaging to hold their attention. In addition, she talks about the importance of having safe routes to school to allow them to walk or ride bikes as opposed to driving.
The last part of Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign is taking action. She holds several people accountable for this job. These people include parents, schools, community leaders, elected officials, chefs, kids, and heath care providers. It is up to all of these people to work together to provide children with the right foods and healthier lifestyle.
Michelle Obama has used her power as the first lady to try and attack the problem of obesity in the United States. This is how food can be related to politics and power.
Works Cited
"Let's Move." Take Action. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Oct. 2012.
<http://www.letsmove.gov/action>.
One of the most obvious correlations between food and politics can be seen in the first lady, Michelle Obama. Throughout history, first ladies have chosen a topic of concern to focus on during their husband’s presidency. In the case of Michelle Obama, she decided to focus her power on the growing problem of childhood obesity in the United States and began a campaign called “Let’s Move”. This campaign focused on eating healthy, getting active and taking action while simultaneously educating American’s on the overwhelming problem at hand.
To begin with, Michelle Obama focused on eating healthy in schools. It makes the most sense to start at schools because “children consume at least half of their daily calories at school, and for many children, food served at school may be the only food they regularly eat.” She launched a program called Chefs Move to Schools in which a local chef provided the schools with new methods and healthier recipes so students are able to enjoy delicious and healthier meals.
Michelle Obama also focuses on the importance of physical activity. In her plan, she mentions the need for at least 60 minutes of activity in children. She also speaks on the fact that children need more programs that are exciting, challenging, and engaging to hold their attention. In addition, she talks about the importance of having safe routes to school to allow them to walk or ride bikes as opposed to driving.
The last part of Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign is taking action. She holds several people accountable for this job. These people include parents, schools, community leaders, elected officials, chefs, kids, and heath care providers. It is up to all of these people to work together to provide children with the right foods and healthier lifestyle.
Michelle Obama has used her power as the first lady to try and attack the problem of obesity in the United States. This is how food can be related to politics and power.
Works Cited
"Let's Move." Take Action. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Oct. 2012.
<http://www.letsmove.gov/action>.