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President’s lunch ‘only’ 1,600 to 1,800 calories

The inaugural luncheon of Maine lobster tail, South Dakota bison and Hudson, Valley, N.Y., apple pie that was served to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama contained only 1,600 to 1,800 calories, not the 3,000 calories that Fox News and the Washington Examiner reported, the chef has told Obama Foodorama.

In a story posted today, the chef, Shannon Shaffer of Design Cuisine, in Arlington, Va., also said that he has signed up to participate in the first lady’s “Let’s Move” campaign, which emphasizes nutrition education and exercise.