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The White House
Office of the First Lady
For Immediate Release
June 27, 2013
Statement by the First Lady on USDA’s New “Smart Snacks in School” Standards
Many parents are working hard every day to make sure they provide healthy, balanced meals and snacks to their kids. Unfortunately, we don’t always have control over the snacks our kids have access to when they’re away from home. That’s why, as a mom myself, I am so excited that schools will now be offering healthier choices to students and reinforcing the work we do at home to help our kids stay healthy.