Expressing support for the designation of May 2024 as "National Physical Fitness and Sports Month".

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Introduced on May 23, 2024 by Marc Veasey

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Legislation Details

  • Expresses support for the designation of May 2024 as “National Physical Fitness and Sports Month.”
  • Highlights the obesity prevalence in the United States from 2017 through March 2020 at 41.9%.
  • Notes the highest age-adjusted prevalence of obesity among non-Hispanic Black adults (49.9%), followed by Hispanic adults (45.6%), non-Hispanic White adults (41.4%), and non-Hispanic Asian adults (16.1%).
  • States that the prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents aged 2-19 years in 2017 through 2020 was 19.7%, affecting about 14,700,000 children and adolescents.
  • Mentions the obesity prevalence among Hispanic children (26.2%), non-Hispanic Black children (24.8%), non-Hispanic White children (16.6%), and non-Hispanic Asian children (9.0%).
  • Indicates that obese children are more likely to become obese adults and face lifelong physical and mental health problems.
  • Attributes unhealthy eating habits and lack of physical activity as contributors to the obesity epidemic in the United States.
  • Lists obesity-related conditions including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, breathing problems such as asthma and sleep apnea, and joint problems.
  • Advocates for incorporating physical activity into daily life, recommending 30 minutes for adults and 60 minutes for children to experience positive health benefits.
  • States that physical activity can help reduce the risk of chronic conditions such as heart disease, many types of cancer, type 2 diabetes, depression and anxiety, and dementia.
  • Mentions that being physically active can improve brain health, help manage weight, strengthen bones and muscles, and improve sleep quality.
  • Supports efforts to educate the people of the United States on the importance of a healthy and nutritious lifestyle.

Last updated 8/23/2024