Michelle Obama and her passion for eating more fresh fruits and vegetables made the front page of the Washington Post's July 15 food section. The illustration accompanying the article depicts local kids are happily eating the fresh vegetable salad she is making as she sets an example for the country.>

As the article notes, Mrs. Obama is utilizing a broad approach to healthier eating for kids and families and committed to accomplishing her food policy goals. At the center of Obama's mission has been increasing access to fresh fruits and vegetables, including more produce in school meals. The first family's private chef Sam Kass has also been actively participating in nutrition policy discussions that will impact the upcoming 2009 Child Nutrition Reauthorization Bill.

"Mrs. Obama's commitment and support for increasing children's fruit and vegetable consumption is a theme in almost every speech and appearance she makes," says United Vice President of Nutrition and Health Dr. Lorelei DiSogra. "She is the administration's major spokesperson for good nutrition and the policy changes that need to take place in the coming years. Her role, actions and commitment clearly signal what her priorities are and her support is critically important to us as we drive policy changes that will increase fruit and vegetable consumption over the next few years."

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