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Michelle Brings Daughters In Fat Debate

Michelle Obama has earned accolades for making healthy living and eliminating childhood obesity a priority as first lady. But when it came down to personalizing the issue in relation to her daughters, the remarks touched a nerve with some, and praise from others. The first lady made the issue of healthy eating personal last week at an event in Alexandria, Va. , where she kicked off a campaign addressing the issue of childhood obesity . “We went to our pediatrician all the time,” Obama said. “I thought my kids were perfect — they are and always will be — but he [the doctor] warned that he was concerned that something was getting off balance.” “I didn’t see the changes. And that’s also part of the problem, or part of the challenge. It’s often hard to see changes in your own kids when you’re living with them day in and day out,” she added/ Huma Khan , ABC News. More here .

Question: Do you think Michelle Obama made a mistake by personalizing the issue and bringing up her daughters .

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