First lady Michelle Obama has tapped the co-founder of FoodCorps, a national nonprofit that teaches children about nutrition, as the new head of her "Let’s Move" program to address childhood obesity.
Deb Eschmeyer will replace Sam Kass, the longtime Obama family chef and policy adviser, who left the White House at the end of last year. Kass, who recently married MSNBC host Alex Wagner, moved to New York City, where her TV show is based.
“For more than a decade, Deb has been leading the way in teaching kids about the importance of healthy eating,” the first lady said in a statement. “From classrooms and gardens to kitchens and farms, Deb has made learning about nutrition fun and accessible for kids across the country.
"I am thrilled that she will be continuing this important work here at the White House, and I know she will be an invaluable addition to our team,” she added.
Eschmeyer said she was "thrilled" to be working with the first lady in a tweet Thursday.
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