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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With this new initiative, Disney is doing what no major media company has ever done before in the United States. And what I hope every company will do going forward when it comes to the ads they show and the food they sell they're asking themselves one simple question: Is this good for our kids?
Interpretation
What this quote means
Michelle Obama emphasizes the importance of prioritizing children's well-being in business practices.
In this quote, Michelle Obama highlights the groundbreaking initiative by Disney, which challenges the norms of major media companies by asking whether their advertising and food offerings are beneficial for children. This approach encourages all companies to adopt a more responsible and thoughtful perspective towards their products and services aimed at younger audiences, thereby promoting a healthier environment for future generations.
Themes
ChildrenWell-BeingBusiness EthicsResponsibilityMedia
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about corporate responsibility at a conference.
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