Fitness & Nutrition Council (E.O. 13545)

Summary

Changes a presidential group to help teach all Americans, especially kids, about the benefits of exercise, sports, and eating healthy food.

What problem does this solve?

The government's approach to health did not officially link good eating with exercise. This order updates a presidential council to promote both fitness and nutrition together, creating a more complete plan for public health.

What does this order do?

Council renamed to include nutrition

Changes the name of the 'President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports' to the 'President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition'.

Establishes a national program for health

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a national program promoting physical activity, sports, and good nutrition, especially for children.

Defines council membership and terms

Sets the council size at up to 25 members appointed by the President for 2-year terms.

Outlines council advisory duties

Tasks the council with advising the President and the Secretary on ways to promote fitness and nutrition and to improve related programs.

Sets a two-year lifespan for the council

Specifies that the council will end two years from the date of the order unless the President extends it.

Who does this affect?

Children and adolescents
General public

What is the real world impact?

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Promotes a complete view of health

Encourages a combined approach to wellness by officially recognizing that good nutrition is just as important as physical activity and sports for keeping the public healthy.

When does this start?

This order became effective on June 22, 2010, and includes a timeline for when the council will end.

Council termination

The council is set to end two years from the date of this order, on June 22, 2012, unless the President decides to extend it.