Kathy Castor: “We are going to continue to work for a healthier America, and this year marks the 30th year that March is celebrated as…”

“We are going to continue to work for a healthier America, and this year marks the 30th year that March is celebrated as National Nutrition Month. The National Nutrition Month campaign focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices, developing sound eating habits, and promoting exercise in our daily lives. I am especially proud to support National Nutrition Month, as First Lady Michelle Obama has just recently launched the Let's Move campaign to target childhood obesity. This initiative has four components: One, making healthy choices; two, putting healthy foods in schools; three, increasing access and affordability of healthy foods; and, four, increasing physical education. Good nutrition and healthy eating habits play a fundamental role in the overall health of both children and adults. Poor nutrition and sedentary lifestyles are linked to obesity and countless health problems. Today, one-third of adults in the United States are obese. Can you believe that?”