First Lady Hula Hoops for Health

First lady Michelle Obama waves to White House guests during a healthy kids fair on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009. The first lady invited about 100 children and parents from local elementary schools to participate in the event.

First lady Michelle Obama, accompanied by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, gestures while addressing White House guests during a healthy kids fair, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.

First lady Michelle Obama, accompanied by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, addresses White House guests during a healthy kids fair, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington.

First lady Michelle Obama, second from left, participates in a healthy kids fair on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009. Chefs demonstrated how to make healthy-but-yummy snacks and the first lady delivered a pep talk about healthy eating during the event.

First lady Michelle Obama particpates in a healthy kids fair on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009. The first lady invited about 100 children and parents from local elementary schools to participate in the event.

First lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack sample foods during a healthy kids fair on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009. Chefs demonstrated how to make healthy-but-yummy snacks and the first lady delivered a pep talk about healthy eating during the event.

First lady Michelle Obama exercises with a hula hoop during a healthy kids fair on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009. Mrs. Obama managed an impressive 142 swivels before her hula hoop hit the ground.

First lady Michelle Obama exercises with a hula hoop during a healthy kids fair on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009. The first lady invited about 100 children and parents from local elementary schools to participate in the event.

First lady Michelle Obama exercises with a hula hoop during a healthy kids fair on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009.

First lady Michelle Obama exercises with a hula hoop during a healthy kids fair on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009. The first lady managed an impressive 142 swivels before her hula hoop hit the ground.

A group of children, at rear, watch as first lady Michelle Obama exercises by jump-roping during a healthy kids fair on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009.

Spectators watch as first lady Michelle Obama exercises by jump-roping during a healthy kids fair on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009.

First lady Michelle Obama competes in a race during a healthy kids fair on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009.

First lady Michelle Obama competes in a race during a healthy kids fair on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009. She also hula hooped and jumped rope during the event encouraging children to eat healthy and exercise.