Let’s Move! is a comprehensive initiative, launched by the First Lady, dedicated to solving the problem of obesity within a generation, so that children born today will grow up healthier and able to pursue their dreams. Sure, this is an ambitious goal. But with your help, we can do it.
Combining comprehensive strategies with common sense, Let’s Move! is about putting children on the path to a healthy future during their earliest months and years. Giving parents helpful information and fostering environments that support healthy choices. Providing healthier foods in our schools. Ensuring that every family has access to healthy, affordable food. And, helping children become more physically active.
Everyone has a role to play in reducing childhood obesity, including parents and caregivers, elected officials from all levels of government, schools, health care professionals, faith-based and community-based organizations, and private sector companies. Your involvement is key to ensuring a healthy future for our children.
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Fast food choices
Healthy beverages
Breastfeeding
Answers to common questions
Why should I Breastfeed?
Breastfeeding in the first weeks
Making enough milk for your baby
Storing and Thawing Expressed breastmilk
Milwaukee County BF Resource Card
My Plate
Better Food for Children
Picky Eating
Iron for your child
Calcium for your child
Help your child grow up healthy
Snacks
Adults
Healthy Weight
Strong bones
Type 2 Diabetes
Latest Diets
Portion sizes
Growing Power
Local Farmer's Markets
211 - call this number for food pantry referrals
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SHARE - A nonprofit, volunteer-run food buying club that helps families save 30-50% on supermarket-quality food.
Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program (WNEP)
Eating Healthy on a Budget
Community Gardens
Milwaukee Recreation
Milwaukee County Parks
Physical Activity Guidelines for Families
100 Things for Kids to Do in Milwaukee
Click here to read Michelle Obama's letter to Mayor Tom Barrett.
Frank P. Zeidler Municipal Building 841 North Broadway, 3rd Floor Milwaukee, WI 53202-3653 Phone: 414-286-3521
7630 W. Mill Road Phone: 414-286-8830
3200 N. 36 St. Phone: 414-286-8840
1639 S. 23rd St. Phone: 414-286-8620