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Healthier US
President Bush's Healthier US Initiative is based on a very simple formula: every little bit of effort counts.

President's Remarks
 President Launches Healthier US
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 President Promotes Physical Fitness to Senior Citizens
Remarks by the President at Fitness Challenge
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Radio Address by the President to the Nation
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Heathier US Photo Essay
Photo of President Bush with Student.Take a look at photos from the Healthier US kickoff events.

Heathier US Overview
Executive Summary
Table of Contents
 President's Council on Physical Fitness & Sports
Healthier US (pdf)
Executive Order: Activities to Promote Personal Fitness
Executive Order on President's Council
President Appoints 20 to Physical Fitness Council

President George W. Bush takes in the excitement of the White House Fitness Expo on the South Lawn with Dallas Cowboys Running Back Emmitt Smith June 20. President George W. Bush takes in the excitement of the White House Fitness Expo on the South Lawn with Dallas Cowboys Running Back Emmitt Smith June 20.

Tips from Experts
Click here for some of the Council Members' tips on physical fitness.

Online Chat
Lynn Swann, Chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, participated in a chat discussing the President's initiative. Click here to read the transcript.

Whitehouse.gov Video Interview
 Lynn Swann discusses the importance of staying fit. Lynn Swann discusses the importance of staying fit. to watch the interview.

Be Physically Active Each Day
Photo of foot peddling a bicycle Many chronic diseases can be prevented with modest exercise, in some cases as simple as walking for half an hour. There are countless opportunities for physical activity that need not be strenuous or very time-consuming to be beneficial.

Administration actions
Declaring a Fee-Free Weekend in America's National Parks and Federal Lands
Creating a HealthierUS.gov web site
Promoting the Use of Public Lands and Water
Highlighting the Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program

 Eat a Nutritious Diet
Photo of fruits and vegetables Americans should make simple adjustments to their diet and avoid excessive portions. Increasing fruit and vegetable consumption is a central part of a healthier diet, and good overall nutrition lowers the risk of getting heart disease, stroke, cancer, and osteoporosis.

Administration actions
Enhancing the National 5 A Day for Better Health Program
Promoting Nutrition Curriculum and Education in our Schools
Supporting the Eat Smart-Play Hard Campaign
   
Get Preventive Screenings
Photo of blood pressure equipment Americans may be surprised to learn how a simple test like a cholesterol screen or a blood pressure check can reveal current health status and identify a need to adjust diet or behavior.

Administration actions
Creating the Healthy Communities Innovation Initiative
Raising Awareness of Diabetes Screening, especially for Women
Strengthening and Improving Medicare

Make Healthy Choices
Photo of Bike Crossing SignAvoid tobacco and drugs and the abuse of alcohol and make smart and safe choices in your everyday life.

Administration actions
Creating a CDC Tobacco Control Toolkit
Highlighting the Drug Free Communities Support Program
Promoting Bicycle Safety Initiatives