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Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 86 / Wednesday, May 5, 2010 / Presidential Documents 24365 

Proclamation 8509 of April 29, 2010 

National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, 2010 

By the President of the United States of America 

A Proclamation 

The 2010 Winter Olympics inspired people around the globe as they watched 

elite athletes push their bodies to the limit. Olympic competition showcases 

the vibrancy that physical activity can add to a person’s life. Exercise 

strengthens both body and mind, and maintaining good health can help 

prevent injury and disease. Americans of every age, background, and ability 

can weave activity into their daily habits to improve their mental and 

physical wellbeing. This month, we celebrate fitness, sports, and outdoor 

recreation as both healthy activities and cherished national traditions. 

Exercise can help prevent complications from conditions like heart disease, 

diabetes, and obesity, which are among our most costly and widespread 

health problems. That is why my Administration is investing in the longterm health of our Nation by encouraging Americans to stay fit. Through 

interactive toolkits and programs, the President’s Council on Physical Fitness 

and Sports helps motivate citizens of all ages to incorporate physical activity 

into their lives. Visit Fitness.gov for more information and resources to 

get started. 

Involvement in sports and recreational activities offer opportunities for young 

people to learn about teamwork, fair play, focus, and dedication. As they 

develop into athletes, they acquire time management, goal setting, and leadership skills. At any age, exercising with others also builds lasting friendships 

and helps keep individuals motivated and involved. 

Our future depends on how we raise and prepare the next generation, 

and America’s epidemic of childhood obesity requires our immediate attention. The Department of Health and Human Services, the President’s Council 

on Physical Fitness and Sports, and other members of the White House 

Task Force on Childhood Obesity are partnering with First Lady Michelle 

Obama’s ‘‘Let’s Move’’ initiative to solve this epidemic within a generation. 

‘‘Let’s Move’’ cultivates the appreciation of nutritious food and inspires 

kids to engage in physical activity. It empowers parents and caregivers 

by emphasizing their role in making healthy choices for their children 

and stresses the importance of access to nutritious foods in our schools 

and communities. Visit LetsMove.gov to learn more about this exciting campaign. 

During National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, let us recommit to 

making healthy choices that will reduce our risk of chronic diseases and 

help our families lead longer, happier lives. 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States 

of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution 

and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 2010 as National 

Physical Fitness and Sports Month. I call upon all Americans to take control 

of their health and wellness by making physical activity, fitness, and sports 

participation an important part of their daily lives. 

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24366 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 86 / Wednesday, May 5, 2010 / Presidential Documents 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-ninth 

day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth. 

[FR Doc. 2010–10729 

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