05.11.10
Chairman Miller Statement on White House Childhood Obesity Task Force Report
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA), chair of the House Education and Labor Committee, issued the following statement today after the White House released its report “Solving the Problem of Childhood Obesity Within a Generation: A Report to the President from the Task Force on Childhood Obesity.” “I am encouraged by the Task Force’s meaningful recommended actions to end the childhood obesity crisis that is threatening the future of our country. As we work to rewrite our child nutrition laws this year, this report will inform the important decisions we will make to help ensure all children have access to the healthy meals they need. I commend the First Lady for lending her leadership, her wisdom and her vision to forge partnerships across all levels of government and in our communities that will reshape children’s health in this country. It is clear from this report that by working together to improve child nutrition, we can make a real difference in the lives of millions of children and families.”Next Article