Expressing support for designation of May 2019 as "Health and Fitness Month".

IV 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. RES. 362 Expressing support for designation of May 2019 as ‘‘Health and Fitness Month’’. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MAY 8, 2019 Mr. VEASEY submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for designation of May 2019 as ‘‘Health and Fitness Month’’. Whereas 2⁄3 of adults and nearly 1 in 3 children are over- weight or obese in the United States; Whereas unhealthy eating habits and lack of physical activity have contributed to the obesity epidemic in the United States; Whereas the prevalence of obesity in the United States more than doubled from 15 percent to 34 percent among adults and more than tripled from 5 percent to 17 per- cent among children and adolescents from 1980 to 2008; Whereas an obese teenager is 70 percent more likely to be- come an obese adult; VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:06 May 08, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR362.IH HR362 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42 with BILLS 2 •HRES 362 IH Whereas obesity is more common among non-Hispanic Black teenagers (29 percent) than Hispanic teenagers (17.5 percent) or non-Hispanic White teenagers (14.5 percent); Whereas 70 percent of American Indian and Alaska Native adults are overweight or obese; Whereas studies indicate that overweight youth may never achieve a healthy weight; Whereas a poor diet is associated with major health risks that can cause illness and even death; 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 ac- tivity into daily life, including 30 minutes for adults and 60 minutes for children; Whereas physical activity can help prevent chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and stroke, control weight, reduce fat, condition the heart and lungs, improve sleep, decrease the potential of becoming depressed, increase energy and self-esteem, relieve stress, and increase the chances of living longer; and Whereas May 2019 would be an appropriate month to des- ignate as ‘‘Health and Fitness Month’’: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 1 (1) supports the designation of ‘‘Health and 2 Fitness Month’’; and 3 VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:06 May 08, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\HR362.IH HR362 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42 with BILLS 3 •HRES 362 IH (2) supports efforts to educate the people of the 1 United States on the importance of a healthy and 2 nutritious lifestyle. 3 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:06 May 08, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR362.IH HR362 kjohnson on DSK79L0C42 with BILLS