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By Michael Lopez

"Now, stepping up to the plate at Baltimore’s Oriole Park, First Lady Michelle Obama!" Not the first name you’d expect to hear a baseball announcer say at a MLB stadium, but that’s exactly what the crowd heard!

Last week, Michelle Obama made a public appearance to spread awareness for the “Let’s Move” campaign, geared towards fighting childhood obesity. In fact, her participation marked the start of major partnership with Major League Baseball that will include top Latino sluggers as spokesmen!

Carlos Gonzalez from the Colorado Rockies, the Anaheim Angels’ Joel Pineiro, Matt Garza from the Tampa Bay Rays and more will be featured in PSAs spreading the word about healthier eating and outdoor exercise.

When speaking to participants in the stands, Michelle said, "We've got to get you guys focused and moving. When these players were kids they found a sport that they loved. They practiced and practiced and practiced until they were better at it than anybody else. We want you guys to do the same thing."

“Let’s Move” is a relatively new program (it was launched back in February in cooperation with the USDA) and inspires kids to engage in physical activities and enjoy a healthier diet of nutritious foods. And seeing how beautiful the summer weather is, we couldn’t think of a better message to spread to right now. So put down that Xbox, go outside, and have some fun!

Find out more about “Let’s Move!’ at http://www.letsmove.gov/.

Tags Agentes De Cambio, childhood obesity, Health, Latino, Let’s Move, Michelle Obama, Sports, Tr3s

Nelly Furtado has partnered with MTV Tr3s and Let's Move! to help end the childhood obesity epidemic within this generation. Nelly has created a Public Service Announcement to highlight the cause. The goal of this campaign is to help Americans unite and support parents who request healthier food be provided in schools, encourage kids to become more physically active, and make healthy, affordable food available nationwide.

A press conference was held in Washington, D.C. today by Michelle Obama to endorse the campaign. Former NFL player and NBC Football analyst, Tiki Barber, was Master of Ceremonies at the event and encouraged all kids to get out and play. New York Yankee Curtis Granderson was also on hand to represent Major League Baseball and help support Let's Move!

Please take a look at this very important message from Nelly Furtado below. Recuerda, you have a choice; so make it a healthy one!

Tags Agentes De Cambio, childhood obesity, Curtis Granderson, Let's Move!, Michelle Obama, MTV Tr3s, Nelly Furtado, New York Yankees, PSAs, Tiki Barber