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Letter to President Bush from American Council for Fitness and Nutrition, applauding launch of Healthier US Initiative, 7/2/02 July 2, 2002 The Honorable George W. Bush Dear Mr. President: As members of the American Council for Fitness and Nutrition, we applaud your recent announcement of the President's Fitness Agenda and the "Healthier US" Initiative and are committed to responding to your call to action. We also want to thank you for your personal dedication to promote a new comprehensive fitness agenda to help our Nation become stronger and healthier. The American Council for Fitness and Nutrition was formed recently to demonstrate our commitment to improving the health and wellness of all Americans by promoting science and behavior-based solutions focused on the critical balance between fitness and nutrition. We recognize the importance of healthy lifestyles and support comprehensive, sensible solutions, such as the four key elements of your plan. The science supports this approach, too. Over the last few years, numerous studies have been released confirming that being physically active, eating a nutritious diet and making healthy choices greatly improve strength and health. The Council is dedicated to working cooperatively with your Administration, Members of Congress and others to develop innovative, sustainable and sensible solutions that restore the needed balance between physical activity, nutritious diets, and healthy lifestyle choices. One critical area we believe we can work together is to support daily physical activity for all school-aged children (K-12). Today, no school system in the country meets this vital goal. Mr. President, thank you for your leadership. We look forward to working with you to fulfill our commitment to support programs and activities that will make America stronger and healthier. Sincerely, The Members of the American Council for Fitness and Nutrition
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