Sam Kass
Former White House Chef | Food Policy & Nutrition Advocacy
About
Sam Kass served as the Executive Director of First Lady Michelle Obama's 'Let's Move! ' initiative and as the Senior Food Analyst at NBC News.
As the former White House Chef, he played a key role in the Obamas' efforts to promote healthy eating and nutrition. Kass' insights on food policy, agricultural sustainability, and the intersection of public health and food systems have been featured in The New York Times, NPR, and TED Talks.
His keynotes provide audiences with practical strategies for making better nutritional choices and driving food-related policy change.
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Want kids to learn well? Feed them well
What can we expect our kids to learn if they're hungry or eating diets full of sugar and empty of nutrients? Former White House Chef and food policymaker Sam Kass discusses the role schools can play in nourishing students' bodies in addition to their minds.
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