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Nutrition

#CookWithTheCouncil - LTG (ret.) Hertling’s Fresh Lemon Basil & Tomato Bruschetta

By President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition

May 04, 2016

National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

We’re Challenging You to Be Active This May and Beyond

By Shellie Pfohl

May 02, 2016

MEET OUR COUNCIL MEMBERS

Drew Brees
Co-Chair

Dominique Dawes
Co-Chair

Drew Brees Dominique Dawes

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May 2, 2016 - President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition Announces 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients

April 27, 2016 - Presidential Proclamation -- National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, 2016

January 7, 2016 - HHS and USDA Release New Dietary Guidelines to Encourage Healthy Eating Patterns to Prevent Chronic Diseases Exit Disclaimer

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    Obesity has doubled among adults since the early 1970s.

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    Obesity has doubled among adults since the early 1970s.

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    1 in 3 children is overweight or obese.

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    1 in 3 children is overweight or obese.

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    Obesity rates are 38% higher in children with disabilities than children without disabilities.

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