Michelle Obama criticizes partisanship affecting school lunch program

Former First Lady Michelle Obama recently shared her surprise over the controversy surrounding her school lunch program during a podcast interview. She expressed her initial belief that making school lunches healthier would be widely accepted. In her conversation on "Not Gonna Lie" with Kylie Kelce, Obama reflected on her efforts to promote healthier eating and increased activity among children. She noted that some of her ideas are now echoed by current Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He leads the Make America Healthy Again movement, advocating for food safety and transparency. Obama launched her "Let's Move" initiative in 2010 to combat childhood obesity. This program aimed to improve school lunches by increasing whole grains, fruits, and vegetables while reducing sodium and fat. Schools that met these guidelines were offered extra funding for each lunch served. Despite facing criticism and labeling from some as promoting a "nanny state," Obama believes the initiative succeeded in making a positive impact. She highlighted improvements in nutrition standards for school meals after decades without updates. Additionally, Obama celebrated breaking a Guinness World Record for the most people doing jumping jacks in 24 hours, emphasizing the fun aspects of physical activity. She aimed to engage children and parents in making exercise enjoyable and promoting healthier food choices.