[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 290 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 290

 Expressing support for celebrating the fourth week in April as Every 
                           Kid Healthy Week.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 27, 2017

   Mr. Danny K. Davis of Illinois (for himself, Ms. Adams, and Mrs. 
 Beatty) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                    Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing support for celebrating 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 and be better 
        prepared to learn;
Whereas according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tripling 
        since the 1970s, 17 percent of the Nation's children and adolescents are 
        obese, putting them at a high risk for developing heart disease, cancer, 
        asthma, diabetes, and obesity into adulthood;
Whereas according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2013, 
        only 27.1 percent of high school students surveyed had participated in 
        the recommended 60 minutes per day of physical activity, and less than 
        half (48 percent) of high school students attended physical education 
        classes in an average week;
Whereas every child needs a healthy diet consisting of nutritious foods in 
        appropriate portion sizes based on age and development;
Whereas evidence shows children who eat poorly or who engage in too little 
        physical activity do not perform as well as they could academically;
Whereas a coalition of leading public and private organizations engaged in child 
        and school health, the Every Kid Healthy Coalition, has been formed for 
        a collective impact initiative working toward a common vision that all 
        United States schools will provide healthy foods, quality health and 
        physical education, and comprehensive physical activity opportunities 
        for all students by 2030;
Whereas Every Kid Healthy Week, an annual observance the fourth week of April, 
        shines a spotlight on the great efforts schools are making to improve 
        the health and wellness of their students and the link between 
        nutrition, physical activity, and learning because healthy kids are 
        better prepared to learn;
Whereas anyone can get involved and be a part of the celebration to help support 
        sound nutrition, regular physical activity, and health-promoting 
        programs in schools and communities with more than 3,500 schools and 
        other organizations involving 2,000,000 students, school staff, and 
        community volunteers participating since Action for Healthy Kids 
        launched the Week in 2013;
Whereas those celebrating with events are encouraged to register those events at 
        EveryKidHealthyWeek.org where free resources, activities, and 
        inspiration can also be found;
Whereas this year's Every Kid Healthy Week will continue to bring national 
        attention to the importance of keeping kids fit and healthy and will 
        provide an opportunity to emphasize the significance of making the 
        choices necessary to sustain a healthy and physically active lifestyle; 
        and
Whereas the fourth week of April should be designated as Every Kid Healthy Week: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, The House of Representatives--
            (1) encourages schools, communities, and organizations to 
        take part in their own Every Kid Healthy Week activities; and
            (2) honors and recognizes the importance of promoting 
        healthy lifestyles and healthy learning environments for all 
        children.
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