Our fabulous First Lady shows no signs of slowing down this week. After hosting Chinese president, Hu Jintao at the second State Dinner of her husband, President Barack Obama; speaking to students at Howard University about studying abroad in China; and surprising tour groups during the visit to the White House, the First Lady, in partnership with Walmart, announced the company’s Nutrition Charter initiative , a groundbreaking new initiative designed to help families across America put healthier, more affordable food on their tables. "We can do this", said the First Lady who admitted she had doubts when she first launched her Let's Move campaign designed to rid childhood obesity in U.S. children. With a conglomerate like Walmart behind her, Mrs. Obama's initiative is even more realized. "When I see a company like Walmart launch an initiative like this, I feel more hopeful than ever before that the answer to these questions is yes ", said the Fir...
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