Expressing support for the designation of May 2023 as "National Physical Fitness and Sports Month".

IV 118TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. RES. 359 Expressing support for the designation of May 2023 as ‘‘National Physical Fitness and Sports Month’’. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MAY 2, 2023 Mr. VEASEY (for himself, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. BACON, Mr. ALLRED, Ms. JA- COBS, Ms. TOKUDA, and Ms. SEWELL) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of May 2023 as ‘‘National Physical Fitness and Sports Month’’. Whereas the United States obesity prevalence was 41.9 per- cent in 2017 through March 2020; Whereas non-Hispanic Black adults had the highest age-ad- justed prevalence of obesity (49.9 percent), followed by Hispanic adults (45.6 percent), non-Hispanic White adults (41.4 percent), and non-Hispanic Asian adults (16.1 percent); Whereas for children and adolescents aged 2–19 years in 2017 through 2020 the prevalence of obesity was 19.7 percent and affected about 14,700,000 children and ado- lescents; VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:19 May 03, 2023 Jkt 039200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR359.IH HR359 pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with $$_JOB 2 •HRES 359 IH Whereas the obesity prevalence was 26.2 percent among His- panic children, 24.8 percent among non-Hispanic Black children, 16.6 percent among non-Hispanic White chil- dren, and 9.0 percent among non-Hispanic Asian chil- dren; Whereas studies indicate that obese children are more likely to become obese adults and suffer lifelong physical and mental health problems; Whereas unhealthy eating habits and lack of physical activity have contributed to the obesity epidemic in the United States; Whereas a poor diet is associated with major health risks that can cause illness and even death; Whereas obesity-related conditions include high blood pres- sure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, breathing prob- lems such as asthma and sleep apnea, and joint prob- lems; Whereas, in addition to healthy eating, people in the United States can experience positive health benefits and be on the path for a better future by incorporating physical ac- tivity into daily life, including 30 minutes for adults and 60 minutes for children; Whereas physical activity can help reduce the risk of chronic conditions such as heart disease, many types of cancer, type 2 diabetes, depression and anxiety, and dementia; Whereas being physically active can improve brain health, help manage weight, strengthen bones and muscles, and improve sleep quality; and Whereas May 2023 would be an appropriate month to des- ignate as ‘‘National Physical Fitness and Sports Month’’: Now, therefore, be it VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:19 May 03, 2023 Jkt 039200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR359.IH HR359 pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with $$_JOB 3 •HRES 359 IH Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 1 (1) supports the designation of ‘‘National Phys- 2 ical Fitness and Sports Month’’; and 3 (2) supports efforts to educate the people of the 4 United States on the importance of a healthy and 5 nutritious lifestyle. 6 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 00:19 May 03, 2023 Jkt 039200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR359.IH HR359 pbinns on DSKJLVW7X2PROD with $$_JOB