Every year after Easter Sunday, children and their parents flock to the White House lawns to take part in the traditional hunt for eggs. <br /><br />This year, First Lady Michelle Obama is using the tradition to boost awareness about childhood obesity. <br /><br />According to US health authorities, 15 per cent of children between 6-11 are overweight or obese, meaning 10-12 million children in the country weigh more than what doctors say is healthy.<br /><br />Rosiland Jordan reports.
