First lady’s anti-obesity campaign prompts change

FILE - In this Jan. 20, 2011 file photo, first lady Michelle Obama takes part in Wal-Mart's announcement of a comprehensive effort to provide healthier and more affordable food choices to their customers, in Washington. Recent changes put in place by the food industry are in response to the campaign against childhood obesity that Obama began waging three years ago. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)WASHINGTON (AP) — Wal-Mart is putting special labels on some store-brand products to help shoppers quickly spot healthier items. Millions of schoolchildren are helping themselves to vegetables from salad bars in their lunchrooms, while kids' meals at Olive Garden and Red Lobster restaurants automatically come with a side of fruit or vegetables and a glass of low-fat milk.