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Register today to join the President’s Council at September’s One Lacrosse Gathering!

Posted on August 6, 2024 by ODPHP

Official logo for President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition

On Saturday, September 7, the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, & Nutrition (PCSFN), along with the National Fitness Foundation, will co-host the One Lacrosse Gathering Celebration on the JFK Hockey Fields on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The one-day event, spearheaded by PCSFN member and Osage Nation tribal member Ben Jacobs, will honor the sport of lacrosse by highlighting the game’s origins in America’s Native communities...

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There's Still Time to Submit Nominations for the 2024 President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition Awards

Posted on July 11, 2024 by ODPHP

President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition

The President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition previously announced the nomination period for the 2024 Council Awards. These awards recognize individuals or organizations that have contributed in various ways to the advancement or promotion of physical activity, fitness, sports, or nutrition...

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EnhanceFitness: Helping Older Adults Get Active and Stay Independent

Posted on July 10, 2024 by ODPHP

This blog post is part of a spotlight series featuring examples of programs and community design changes that get older adults moving. The posts were first published as part of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans Midcourse Report: Implementation Strategies for Older Adults and highlight ways to apply strategies from the report in different settings.

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Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Prevention of Underage Drinking Requests Public Comment on Proposed Methodology for Alcohol Intake and Health Study

Posted on July 2, 2024 by ODPHP

The Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Prevention of Underage Drinking (ICCPUD) has announced a request for public comment on the proposed methodology it will use to complete its Alcohol Intake and Health (AIH) study. Public comments will help ensure the broadest evidence base and available data are considered in this study and that the methodology is scientifically rigorous.

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