[Congressional Bills 113th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 226 Introduced in House (IH)]

113th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 226

 Expressing support for the designation of the fourth week in April as 
                      ``Every Kid Healthy Week''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 20, 2013

  Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois submitted the following resolution; 
       which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing support for the designation of the fourth week in April as 
                      ``Every Kid Healthy Week''.

Whereas childhood obesity, undernourishment, and physical inactivity are 
        national epidemics, and schools can help to address these problems by 
        becoming healthier places so kids can live healthier lives;
Whereas 1 in 3 of the Nation's children are overweight or obese which puts those 
        children at a high risk for developing heart disease, cancer, asthma, 
        and diabetes;
Whereas only 8 percent of elementary school students and 6 percent of middle and 
        high school students have daily physical education;
Whereas every child needs a healthy diet consisting of nutritious foods in 
        appropriate portion sizes based on age and development;
Whereas children who eat poorly or who engage in too little physical activity do 
        not perform as well as they should academically;
Whereas the primary goal of ``Every Kid Healthy Week'' is for schools to host 
        events that will engage volunteers to improve school health environments 
        by making sustainable changes that encourage students to eat better and 
        be active every day;
Whereas ``Every Kid Healthy Week'' will act as a focal point for year-round 
        programing related to the Nation's childhood obesity epidemic as well as 
        its solutions, including sound nutrition, regular physical activity, and 
        health-promoting school programs; and
Whereas the fourth week in April would be an appropriate week to designate as 
        ``Every Kid Healthy Week'' to bring national attention to the importance 
        of keeping kids fit and healthy, and to provide an opportunity to 
        emphasize the significance of making the choices necessary to sustain a 
        healthy and physically active lifestyle: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the designation of ``Every Kid Healthy Week''; 
        and
            (2) honors and recognizes the importance of promoting 
        healthy lifestyles for children.
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