Not like we need another reason to like Jillian Michaels, but this is just another reason to like Jillian Michaels.
The Biggest Loser trainer recently teamed up with Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine to ask her fans to support the Improving Nutrition for America’s Children Act — a bill that would help schools serve more fruits, vegetables, and plant-based meal options.
“I’m the tough trainer on The Biggest Loser and Losing It with Jillian, and I am passionate about helping people reach a healthy weight,” says Michaels. “But I’m writing to you with a request that just might put me out of business. I want you to help fight childhood obesity so that fewer people will need to go through the difficult process of shedding excess pounds. More than a third of America’s children are now overweight or obese.”
Michaels is asking everyone to contact their member of congress and ask him or her to vote in support of the Improving Nutrition for America’s Children Act. Luckily, contacting your representative is so super simple with PCRM’s quick and easy form.
We’re excited to see so many stars coming out to support this wonderful bill and have our fingers crossed it gets passed. Because honestly, who doesn’t want America’s youth eating healthier food? Exactly!
Hugh Jackman and his wife Deborra-Lee Furness pick up their adorable daughter Ava, 5, from school in NYC’s West Village on Thursday (September 23).
The 41-year-old Aussie actor recently wrapped up his new boxing flick, Real Steel, with Evangeline Lilly and Karl Yune.
Hugh recently wrote a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi asking her to make sure the Improving Nutrition for America’s Children Act is voted on and passed this month. As a father of two, we’re sure the health of his kids is always on his mind. What a great dad Hugh is!!!
Click inside to read Hugh’s full letter provided to JustJared.com…
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“Dear Speaker Pelosi,
“As a parent, I am extremely concerned about the skyrocketing rates of obesity, diabetes, and other serious health problems we’re seeing in children today. I am writing to ask you to take quick action to improve nutritional standards for school meals. Please ensure that H.R. 5504, the Improving Nutrition for America’s Children Act, is voted on and passed this month.
“This crucial legislation would help schools serve more plant-based foods — fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes — because these foods have been shown to help children maintain a healthy weight and avoid disease. Schools should be able to purchase low-cost fruits and vegetables, and they should also have access to vegetarian entree options.
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“No school should have to serve high-fat pepperoni pizza and hot dogs just because it can’t afford more healthful meals. Out children deserve better. When kids are introduced to healthy foods at an early age, they are more likely to make healthy good choices throughout their lives.
“Please do everything in your power to pass this improved child nutrition legislation. Better school lunches are critical to keeping the next generation healthy and fit.
“Sincerely,
Hugh Jackman“