National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, 2011, 25521-25522 [2011-11065]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 87 / Thursday, May 5, 2011 / Presidential Documents 25521 Presidential Documents Proclamation 8662 of April 29, 2011 National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, 2011 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation National Physical Fitness and Sports Month shines a spotlight on the important role physical activity plays in our Nation’s health and wellness. Participation in sports can strengthen both body and mind, and all kinds of active pastimes can help improve physical and mental well-being. During this month, we rededicate ourselves to educating, engaging, and empowering Americans of all backgrounds and abilities to live a healthy lifestyle. Through the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition, my Administration is encouraging Americans to make physical fitness and nutritious eating part of their daily lives. Regular physical activity and good nutrition are essential to staying healthy. A balanced diet and exercise can help reduce the risk of developing chronic and costly diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. For more information on the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition, and for tips on exercise and nutrition, visit: www.Fitness.gov. The health of our sons and daughters is key to our Nation’s future. Unfortunately, childhood obesity rates in America have tripled over the past three decades, and nearly one in three children in our country is either overweight or obese. With the help of adults serving as role models and encouraging positive behaviors, we can give our children the healthy future they deserve and turn around these troubling statistics. Playing a game of basketball or taking a walk through a park with a child may seem like small steps, but they can have an immeasurable impact on the conduct and health of a young person. When children see people in their lives making healthful decisions and encouraging them to do the same, they are more likely to emulate those actions. The First Lady’s ‘‘Let’s Move!’’ initiative is focused on solving the epidemic of childhood obesity within a generation by inspiring children to be physically active and empowering parents and caregivers to make healthy choices for their families. In its first year, ‘‘Let’s Move!’’ made great strides in building awareness around the issue of childhood obesity, mobilizing support, garnering commitments across the country, and encouraging Americans from every sector of our society to get involved. This progress reminds us of what is possible when we work together as a Nation to promote healthy habits. jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with RULES6 During National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, let us reaffirm our commitment to leading active lives and fostering healthy homes and communities for the next generation. NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 2011 as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. I call upon the people of the United States to make daily physical activity, sports participation, and good nutrition a priority in their lives. VerDate Mar<15>2010 08:08 May 04, 2011 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4790 Sfmt 4790 E:\FR\FM\05MYD3.SGM 05MYD3 25522 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 87 / Thursday, May 5, 2011 / Presidential Documents IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand eleven, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirtyfifth. [FR Doc. 2011–11065 Filed 5–4–11; 8:45 am] VerDate Mar<15>2010 08:08 May 04, 2011 Jkt 223001 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4790 Sfmt 4790 E:\FR\FM\05MYD3.SGM 05MYD3 OB#1.EPS</GPH> jdjones on DSK8KYBLC1PROD with RULES6 Billing code 3195–W1–P

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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 87 (Thursday, May 5, 2011)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 25521-25522]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-11065]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 87 / Thursday, May 5, 2011 / 
Presidential Documents

[[Page 25521]]


                Proclamation 8662 of April 29, 2011

                
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, 2011

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                National Physical Fitness and Sports Month shines a 
                spotlight on the important role physical activity plays 
                in our Nation's health and wellness. Participation in 
                sports can strengthen both body and mind, and all kinds 
                of active pastimes can help improve physical and mental 
                well-being. During this month, we rededicate ourselves 
                to educating, engaging, and empowering Americans of all 
                backgrounds and abilities to live a healthy lifestyle.

                Through the President's Council on Fitness, Sports and 
                Nutrition, my Administration is encouraging Americans 
                to make physical fitness and nutritious eating part of 
                their daily lives. Regular physical activity and good 
                nutrition are essential to staying healthy. A balanced 
                diet and exercise can help reduce the risk of 
                developing chronic and costly diseases like heart 
                disease, diabetes, and obesity. For more information on 
                the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and 
                Nutrition, and for tips on exercise and nutrition, 
                visit: www.Fitness.gov.

                The health of our sons and daughters is key to our 
                Nation's future. Unfortunately, childhood obesity rates 
                in America have tripled over the past three decades, 
                and nearly one in three children in our country is 
                either overweight or obese. With the help of adults 
                serving as role models and encouraging positive 
                behaviors, we can give our children the healthy future 
                they deserve and turn around these troubling 
                statistics. Playing a game of basketball or taking a 
                walk through a park with a child may seem like small 
                steps, but they can have an immeasurable impact on the 
                conduct and health of a young person. When children see 
                people in their lives making healthful decisions and 
                encouraging them to do the same, they are more likely 
                to emulate those actions.

                The First Lady's ``Let's Move!'' initiative is focused 
                on solving the epidemic of childhood obesity within a 
                generation by inspiring children to be physically 
                active and empowering parents and caregivers to make 
                healthy choices for their families. In its first year, 
                ``Let's Move!'' made great strides in building 
                awareness around the issue of childhood obesity, 
                mobilizing support, garnering commitments across the 
                country, and encouraging Americans from every sector of 
                our society to get involved. This progress reminds us 
                of what is possible when we work together as a Nation 
                to promote healthy habits.

                During National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, let 
                us reaffirm our commitment to leading active lives and 
                fostering healthy homes and communities for the next 
                generation.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the 
                United States, do hereby proclaim May 2011 as National 
                Physical Fitness and Sports Month. I call upon the 
                people of the United States to make daily physical 
                activity, sports participation, and good nutrition a 
                priority in their lives.

[[Page 25522]]

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twenty-ninth day of April, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand eleven, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-fifth.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 2011-11065
Filed 5-4-11; 8:45 am]
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