We know that the First Family are role models in many ways from their activity levels to their food choices.
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It was reported today, November 6, 2009 that Mrs. Obama will appear the television show, Iron Chef America, in January. She will appear on this show which which pits celebrity chefs against other celebrity chefs. Chefs are given 60 minutes and a theme ingredient (called a "secret" ingredient) to create their culinary creations.
The First Lady will reveal the secret ingredient which comes from the White House garden. The episode hosted by the First Lady will feature Cristeta Comerford, the executive chef at the White House and Bobby Flay against chef Mario Batali and Emeril Lagassse.
Jane Seymour, and Natalie Coughlin, the United States Olympic swimmer, will judge the competition.
This is a first! Mrs Obama agreed because she is so committed to her campaign for healthy living. she has asked us to eat healthier. One third of us are obese. The First Lady started her Healthy Kids Initiative to encourage children to eat vegetables instead of fast food.
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Mrs. Obama has given some children the opportunity to help her plant and harvest the White House veggies.
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