About 13.7 million children and adolescents have obesity.
Former First Lady, Michelle Obama, created the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition to bring awareness to the importance of daily physical activity and obesity prevention.
Drew Brees, quarterback for the New Orleans Saints and Dominique Dawes, former U.S. national champion in women’s gymnastics, were co-chairs for the Council. They brought their celebrity power to this critical health issue through television, print advertising and radio.
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Drew Brees is a national football hero, he is also the dad of four kids. He knew how important physical activity was to their health.
“The [President’s] Council will play an important role in our effort to help combat childhood obesity in this country and I am grateful to the athletes, chefs, doctors and nutrition experts who are volunteering their time on the Council to help make a difference.”
— First Lady, Michelle Obama
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Dominique Dawes is a famous Olympian. She is also the mom to four kids. She knows how important physical activity is to their overall health and well-being.
