Key Initiatives
To encourage Americans across the lifespan to lead healthy and active lifestyles, the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition (PCFSN) works with partners on a number of key initiatives, including Let's Move! and Joining Forces. Through these key initiatives, PCFSN is committed to engaging and empowering all Americans across the lifespan to lead healthier and more active lifestyles.
Let's Move!
A comprehensive national initiative, launched by the First Lady, dedicated to solving the problem of childhood obesity in a generation.
Joining Forces
A comprehensive national initiative to mobilize all sectors of society to give our service members and their families the opportunities and support they have earned.
Monthly Observances:
JANUARY
Make 2012 Your Healthiest Year Yet with the President’s Council
Each January, millions of Americans commit to New Year's resolutions – from improving health to spending more time with friends and family. Commit to making 2012 your healthiest year yet with the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition.
Monthly Observances
- January Make 2012 Your Healthiest Year Yet with the President's Council
- December A Successful 2011 for the President's Council
- November Eating Well & Staying Active During the Thanksgiving Season
- October Presidential Active Lifestyle Award: Activity + Nutrition (PALA+)
- September National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
- August Focus on Nutrition for Back-to-School
- July National Park and Recreation Month
- June National Great Outdoors Month
- May National Physical Fitness & Sports Month
Fit Tips
Physical Activity Guidelines
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans provides science-based guidance to help Americans improve their health...
Federal Dietary Guidelines
Dietary Guidelines provide authoritative advice for people two years and older about how good dietary habits can promote health...
