DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES TEAMED UP WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE TO IDENTIFY THE BASIS OF FEDERAL FOOD PROGRAMS AND NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF PRESIDENT BUSH’S HealthierUS Initiative. The JOINT EFFORT recommendations are based on Key dietary habits to reduce the growing problems of obesity and physical inactivity by PROMOTING EXERCISE AND RESPONSIBLE choices to achieve a balance between eating and physical activity. Lt. Col. Bob Weinstein is THE HEALTH COLONEL. HE IS a writer, speaker, beach boot camp instructor and personal trainer. His mission is to inspire AmericaNS to lead healthier and happier lives by working their physical, emotional and mental "muscles."