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First Lady Michelle Obama talks with soldiers about the nutrition initiative, "Fueling the Soldier," while touring the dining facility on Fort Jackson, S.C., January 27, 2011. Army leaders briefed the First Lady on the consequences of childhood obesity, poor childhood nutrition and the lack of physical exercise on military readiness. They also toured the post’s new “Soldier Athlete" initiative.

'FUELING THE SOLDIER'

First Lady Michelle Obama talks with soldiers about the nutrition initiative, "Fueling the Soldier," while touring the dining facility on Fort Jackson, S.C., January 27, 2011. Army leaders briefed the First Lady on the consequences of childhood obesity, poor childhood nutrition and the lack of physical exercise on military readiness. They also toured the post’s new “Soldier Athlete" initiative.

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