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Thank You for Celebrating National Physical Fitness and Sports Month with ODPHP!

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With the month of May behind us, we are reflecting on another wonderful and successful observance of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month and Older Americans Month. This year, ODPHP and its partners used these observances to highlight the integral role of physical activity in preserving our mental health and maintaining good overall health as we age...

ICYMI: HHS and PCSFN National Press Club Headliner Event on Youth Physical Activity, Sports, and Mental Health

On Tuesday, May 28th, the U.S. Department of Health, and Human Services (HHS) Assistant Secretary for Health, along with members of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (Council), discussed the challenges and opportunities for improving the mental health and well-being of Americans through physical activity...

Last Chance: “Eat Healthy, Be Active Community Workshops” Content is Leaving odphp.health.gov

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On June 28, ODPHP will be removing the Eat Healthy, Be Active Community Workshops page from odphp.health.gov since this content is no longer up to date. The 6 community workshops are based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2015–2020 and the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. We appreciate your support in implementing the workshop series and promoting healthy eating and physical activity in your community...

There’s Still Time to Register for Tomorrow’s Meeting of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

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There’s still time to register for the next meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. The meeting will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, May 29, from 1:00 to 5:30 PM ET, and Thursday, May 30, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET.Scheduled to be held over the course of two days, the meeting will feature updates from each subcommittee as well as updates on progress made since the Committee’s fourth public meeting...