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[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 359 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 359

   Expressing support for the designation of May 2023 as ``National 
                  Physical Fitness and Sports Month''.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 2, 2023

   Mr. Veasey (for himself, Mr. Doggett, Mr. Bacon, Mr. Allred, Ms. 
Jacobs, Ms. Tokuda, and Ms. Sewell) submitted the following resolution; 
       which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION

 
   Expressing support for the designation of May 2023 as ``National 
                  Physical Fitness and Sports Month''.

Whereas the United States obesity prevalence was 41.9 percent in 2017 through 
        March 2020;
Whereas non-Hispanic Black adults had the highest age-adjusted prevalence of 
        obesity (49.9 percent), followed by Hispanic adults (45.6 percent), non-
        Hispanic White adults (41.4 percent), and non-Hispanic Asian adults 
        (16.1 percent);
Whereas for children and adolescents aged 2-19 years in 2017 through 2020 the 
        prevalence of obesity was 19.7 percent and affected about 14,700,000 
        children and adolescents;
Whereas the obesity prevalence was 26.2 percent among Hispanic children, 24.8 
        percent among non-Hispanic Black children, 16.6 percent among non-
        Hispanic White children, and 9.0 percent among non-Hispanic Asian 
        children;
Whereas studies indicate that obese children are more likely to become obese 
        adults and suffer lifelong physical and mental health problems;
Whereas unhealthy eating habits and lack of physical activity have contributed 
        to the obesity epidemic in the United States;
Whereas a poor diet is associated with major health risks that can cause illness 
        and even death;
Whereas obesity-related conditions include high blood pressure, high 
        cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, breathing problems such as asthma and 
        sleep apnea, and joint problems;
Whereas, in addition to healthy eating, people in the United States can 
        experience positive health benefits and be on the path for a better 
        future by incorporating physical activity into daily life, including 30 
        minutes for adults and 60 minutes for children;
Whereas 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;
Whereas being physically active can improve brain health, help manage weight, 
        strengthen bones and muscles, and improve sleep quality; and
Whereas May 2023 would be an appropriate month to designate as ``National 
        Physical Fitness and Sports Month'': Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of ``National Physical Fitness 
        and Sports Month''; and
            (2) supports efforts to educate the people of the United 
        States on the importance of a healthy and nutritious lifestyle.
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