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The First Lady's Calories ... Why Do They Count?

U.S. President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and their daughters Sasha and Malia watch the Women's World Cup while dining in the White House July 17, 2011 in Washington, DC.
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U.S. President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and their daughters Sasha and Malia watch the Women's World Cup while dining in the White House July 17, 2011 in Washington, DC.

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