Washington, May 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On Tuesday, May 28th in 2 pm, members of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition (the Council) will discuss the challenges and opportunities for improving Americans’ mental health and well-being through physical activity.Notable panelists include Admiral Rachel LevineM.D., HHS Assistant Secretary for Health, Council Co-Chair and two-time WNBA MVP and Olympic gold medalist Elena Delle Donne, and Council Member Dr. Feranmi Okunlami. University of Michigan.
The Council works to address the nation’s physical and mental health challenges, including obesity, access to healthy foods, depression, bullying and body shaming. During May, which is National Physical Fitness and Sport Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, and throughout the year, the Council aims to promote healthy eating and physical activity for all people, regardless of background or ability.
president Dwight D. Eisenhower Establishes President’s Council on Youth Fitness July 16, 1956, after learning that American children are less healthy than European children. Over the years, past presidents have promoted this effort through the President’s Council, whose members include tennis legends. Billie Jean King; bodybuilder, Hollywood star and future California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Olympic athlete. Doctor; Athlete. Chefs including current co-chairman Jose Andres.
president Joe Biden Issued Executive Order 14109 to update the Board of Directors until September 30, 2025. This executive order enables the continued advancement of the National Youth Sports Strategy and provides for the Council’s activities focused on expanding public awareness of the importance of mental health as it relates to physical fitness and nutrition. Masu.
This coffee and conversation event will be held in the Holman Lounge and is open to members of the press, members of the National Press Club, and the general public.Coffee will be provided to participants 1:30pm. Guests can reserve tickets at press.org/events/npc-headliners-presidents-council-sports-fitness-nutrition-and-assistant-secretary-health.
This headline event will include a question and answer session. If you have any questions in advance, please send us an email with “FITNESS” in the subject line. [email protected]. The deadline for receiving questions in advance is 10 am On the day of the event.
The National Press Club is located on the 13th floor of the National Press Building, 529 14th St., NW. Washington DC
Press contact: cecily scott martin For the National Press Club.[email protected]; (202) 662-7525
Source: National Press Club
