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Dr. Yvonne Sanders-Butler is a leading voice in the nations’ fight against childhood obesity and an advocate for healthy life choices for families. An engaging presenter and motivational speaker, she inspires and educates audiences and offers successful techniques to improve healthy lifestyle behavior in schools, universities, communities, and homes.

Dr. Butler wasn't the first person to notice that too many of our nation’s children are overweight, but eight (8) years ago she was one of the first to design and implement effective solutions to reverse the trend. She firmly believes that “To be healthy, you have to live healthy.”

Yvonne is a native of Yazoo and Holmes County, Mississippi. She is the principal of Browns Mill Elementary and Magnet School for High Achievers - a Georgia School of Excellence and National Blue Ribbon School. Since 1999, Browns Mill has been the only sugar-free school in the United States. Yvonne discusses Browns Mill’s success and the role that healthy choices play in student health and academic performance, with schools and public health organizations throughout the U.S.

A celebrated educator, author, and speaker, Yvonne has been a featured guest on “The Martha Stewart Show,” The 700 Club, CNN News, and "House Call." She has been featured on ABC World News Tonight, Fox News, Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), and national radio programs such as “The Tom Joyner Morning Show.” She has also been covered by various regional and national publications such as People Magazine, Atlanta Parent Magazine, Black Enterprise, Southern Living, Essence, Upscale, Women Health & Fitness, and Sister to Sister to discuss and promote healthy living for youth and families. Dr. Butler is also the President and Founder of Ennovy, Inc., a company which provides comprehensive health and wellness intervention, consultation, and support. The company combines sound nutrition and fitness practices, behavioral influence techniques, and project management disciplines to help organizations assess and better manage their wellness environments. Ennovy designed and launched the first of its kind Wellness Behavior Management Program for Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi, to improve student health and well-being. Ennovy also helped launch the national obesity abatement program for the National Council of Negro Women.

Through her roles as principal, author, public speaker, and business woman, Yvonne Sanders-Butler is making a difference in the health of America.

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Dessert Lovers' Choice

It features a collection of her healthy dessert recipes that anyone can enjoy. The recipes are naturally sweet, naturally delicious. It has a special chapter entitled, Mom's Choice , created especially for kids.

Healthy Kids, Smart Kids

To share her success with families throughout the country and help them to better support their children at school and at home, she wrote "Healthy Kids, Smart Kids," The Principal-Created, Parent-Tested, Kid-Approved Nutrition Plan for Sound Bodies and Strong Minds. This book is a common sense guide to help you make the best choices for your family. It is basic nutrition advice that parents can use everyday.