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Walmart, First Lady Partner On Healthy Foods Program

By on January 21, 2011 in Ideas

Not long ago, President Obama insisted that he would not shop at Walmart. According to The Washington Post, that is about to change. Michelle Obama recently met with executives from Walmart to announce a new program that will promote healthier food choices. This is just one move in part of her campaign to fight against childhood obesity.

Wal-Mart pledged to reduce sodium and sugar and eliminate trans fats in the packaged foods it sells to roughly 140 million customers each week – or, possibly now 140,000,002.

The announcement amounted to a very public display of affection for a company that had long been a thorn in the side of Democrats. Five years ago, Wal-Mart was in the midst of a bruising battle with labor groups that accused it of paying low wages and providing stingy health benefits. Then-Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton returned a campaign contribution from the company, citing “serious differences.” Michelle Obama resigned from the board of a Wal-Mart supplier during her husband’s campaign.

For Michelle Obama, Wal-Mart represents a key ally, albeit a controversial one. It is the biggest grocer in the country and works with a vast network of more than 60,000 suppliers. One move by Wal-Mart can ripple throughout the industry, and the company has grown increasingly bold in tackling complex social and political issues.

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  • http://www.facebook.com/TheChocolateTruffle1?ref=ts Erin

    You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink. Any battle with “Obesity” needs to start with EDUCATION. to quote Jamie Oliver on his Food Revolution “If you care about your kids and their future take this revolution and make it your own. Educate yourself about food and cooking. Find out what your child is eating at school. Make only a few small changes and magical things will happen. Switching from processed to fresh food will not only make you feel better but it will add years to your life.” EDUCATION and FRESH FOOD and exercise. I can happily shop a cereal aisle with my girls and they know which healthy choices to make. If the First Lady is so concerned about “health” then why did her husband add the man from Monsanto man Michael Taylor to head the FDA? Monsanto developed genetically engineered corn, soybeans and bovine growth hormone which is a culprit in a lot of the health issues we are seeing today. So to the First Lady and Walmart: I’ll stick with educated food choices and opt out of supporting companies who are not ideal for promoting growth in our country and a woman who’s married to a smoker.

  • CHARLES NJOROGE

    Good health, better and long life. One should control the type of food to take, too much fats may cause the the blood vessels to clog.More food can be found right here

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