The President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition is a federal advisory committee that promotes healthy eating and physical activity for all Americans.
Read an op-ed from
#PCSFN
co-chairs
@ChefJoseAndres
and
@De11eDonne
about how the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition is working to create a healthier America!
April is
#StressAwarenessMonth
. During this stressful time, it's important to stay healthy by finding ways to reduce anxiety & tension.
#PhysicalActivity
is a great way to do that! As you
#stayathome
,
#stayactive
by taking a walk, jog or bike ride (while still social distancing).
With so many people staying at home during the
#Coronavirus
, take advantage of this time to cook healthy meals together. It's the perfect opportunity to teach youth about the importance of healthy eating.
#NationalNutritionMonth
Our Administration is proud to announce a new partnership with 14 sports leagues and players associations to boost physical activity and increase nutrition programming across the country – helping promote healthy lifestyles to millions of Americans.
Meet the
#PCSFN
! We asked members like
@chefjoseandres
to share their thoughts on sports, fitness, and nutrition. See what they said and learn more about the Council here
Today is the 32nd anniversary of National Girls and Women in Sports Day! We are celebrating
#TitleIX
gains made for women and girls on and off the court
#PlayFairPlayIX
#NGWSD
Great day at the
@WhiteHouse
Sport and Fitness Day with Council nominees & youth from all over the country. Sports can serve a key role in helping our youth develop into healthy and thriving adults. Happy to spend the day sharing our passion for youth fitness & sports!
#MoveInMay
“I stand here on behalf of all of my sisters that have come before me, that have allowed me this opportunity.”
Tamika Catchings’ heartwarming speech after accepting the Pioneer Award at the
#NBAAllStar2024
Legends Brunch.
As an ambassador for National Women's Health Week, Council member Natalie Gulbis joins
@womenshealth
to ask you to think about your health journey & where you want to go. These resources can help you find ideas that are uniquely you: .
#FindYourHealth
#NWHW
National Physical Therapy Month is observed each October.
@APTAtweets
offers great resources like these 9 things physical therapists want you to know about aging well:
#ChoosePT
“If you're hungry you’re not going to be out there playing sports. How are you going to motivate a kid to be active when their tummy is empty? Nutrition needs take on a big role in what we're doing here."
@MarianoRivera
We love a tasty meal, but the majority of Americans consume more than the RDA of sodium, which can contribute to conditions like hypertension, kidney disease, and various cancers. Read these tips from
@nih_nhlbi
on how you can start to "shake the salt!"
Dip dip dip
#TogetherApart
working out at Home was hard for my mom who turns 70 this yeas! She loves her routine of going to the gym for an hour a day. you tube videos, posts, body weight workouts—creativity have helped and she is stronger now than a month ago!!
@FitnessGov
Tomorrow,
@TheAMSSM
Annual Meeting kicks off and will feature Council Co-Chair
@HerschelWalker
as a keynote speaker, where he will draw on his long history of commitment to exercise and fitness to speak on being a balanced athlete!
JUST IN:
@POTUS
has announced his intent to appoint 27 new individuals to the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition! We thank all previous Council members for their service! See the full list of appointees here:
We just relaunched "I Can Do It!" It's a FREE program model to help orgs/schools run inclusive health promotion programs that help transform the lives of youth + adults w/a disability. Learn how your org/school can become an
#ICanDoIt
site:
Is the weather keeping you inside this winter? Sounds like the perfect time for a family dance party! Watch
@Healthgov
’s Move Your Way video for more tips to help kids get active indoors:
#MoveYourWay
"It's not about you, it's not about the adult, it's about the kid. We need to help motivate them, and we're fighting against the technology for attention at this point."
@HerschelWalker
Celebrate National Physical Education & Sport Week May 1-7 by teaching kids the importance of staying active through sports and other fitness activities!
#healthmovesminds
My mom (69 years young) and me doing a 20min strength then 20 min Pilates by
@adidasWomen
home workout. It’s free on you tube. I love them! Especially during these times.
@FitnessGov
#TogetherApart