Michelle Obama has launched stinging criticism at the Trump administration over its school lunch policy.
As first lady, Mrs Obama championed healthy eating and physical activity among children, and one of her few high-profile appearances since leaving the White House was at a health conference in Washington.
She said that healthier school meals are needed since obesity rates among youths are rising and millions of kids nationwide eat federally subsidised breakfast and lunch at school.
The Trump administration has recently delayed federal rules aimed at making school lunch healthier.
Without mentioning President Donald Trump by name, she urged parents to think about the government's recent decision and to "look at motives".
"You have to stop and think, 'Why don't you want our kids to have good food at school? What is wrong with you and why is that a partisan issue?" Mrs. Obama said.
"Why would that be political? What is going on?"
"Moms, think about this. I don't care what state you live in, take me out of the equation, like me, don't like me, but think about why someone is OK with your kids eating c***," she said.
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced this month that the department will delay an upcoming requirement to reduce the amount of sodium in school meals.
Mr Purdue said he also planned to keep issuing waivers to a regulation requiring that more whole grains be served. Schools could also serve 1% flavoured-milk instead of the non-fat variety now required.
The move partially rolls back rules the former first lady supported as part of her "Let's Move" anti-childhood obesity initiative, but leaves most of the Obama administration's school meal rules in place.
Those rules include requirements that students must take fruits and vegetables on the lunch line. But some schools have said students often throw those items into the trash and demanded that the policy be changed.
But Mrs Obama said adults - not kids - should be in charge of what the young ones eat.
"How about we stop asking kids how they feel about their food because kids, my kids included, if they could eat pizza and French fries every day with ice cream on top and a soda they would think they were happy, until they get sick," she said.
"That to me is one of the most ridiculous things we talk about in this movement," the former first lady continued.
"You know what? Kids don't like math either. What are we going to do? Stop teaching math?"
The Obamas have started to re-emerge into public life after leaving the White House.
Mrs Obama said she and her husband are busy settling into their new home and offices in Washington and making sure daughters Malia and Sasha are settling in their new lives.
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