Michelle Obama's juice brand fails her own health standards, experts reveal

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The former First Lady announced a new juice brand to combat childhood obesity

Former First Lady Michelle Obama’s touted health drink Plezi would fail the health standards set by the Obama administration, a new Bloomberg report found.

Nutrition experts were more critical of the former first lady for promoting a brand that may ultimately be a less healthy option.

"She has been ill-served by advisers who convinced her to start by targeting 6- to 12-year-olds with a flashy, ultra-processed beverage that may not be any healthier than diet soda." Jerold Mande, a nutrition professor told Bloomberg.