Childhood obesity isn't some simple, discrete issue. There's no one cause we can pinpoint. There's no one program we can fund to make it go away. Rather, it's an issue that touches on every aspect of how we live and how we work.
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It is my hope that our garden's story-and the stories of gardens across America-will inspire families, schools, and communities to try their own hand at gardening and enjoy all the gifts of health, discovery, and connection a garden can bring.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Gardening fosters health, connection, and community engagement.
In this quote, Michelle Obama expresses her optimism that the stories of gardens can motivate various groups, including families and schools, to engage in gardening themselves. She highlights the numerous benefits that gardening can offer, such as improved health, the joy of discovery, and a deeper sense of connection among individuals and communities.
Themes
GardeningCommunityHealthConnectionFamiliesDiscovery
In practice
Example use cases
In a community meeting encouraging local gardens, one might quote Michelle Obama to inspire participation.
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Oh, I can't play soccer, and I'm not a great swimmer. I won't drown, but you won't see me doing laps in a pool.
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I worked with Congress on legislation, gave speeches to CEOs, military generals and Hollywood executives. But I also worked to ensure that my efforts would resonate with kids and families - and that meant doing things in a creative and unconventional way. So, yeah, I planted a garden and hula-hooped on the White House lawn with kids.
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