May 2023

Embrace Activity During National Physical Fitness and Sports Month

President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition

Each May the U.S. observes National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Since 1983, each President has publicly recognized and promoted the importance of physical activity to good overall health. This year, President Biden followed suit and issued a Proclamation commemorating this year’s observance, saying, “When we invest in our health, we foster healthy homes, more productive communities, and a more resilient society for generations to come.” With this in mind, now is the perfect time to evaluate your health and take steps (literally!) towards leading a more active lifestyle.

New release: Healthy People 2030 Target-Setting Method Tutorial Videos

The National Center for Health Statistics has released two video tutorials with step-by-step guidance on how to use the previously published (1) Trend Analysis and (2) Percent Improvement and Minimal Statistical Significance target-setting tools. These tools are available to anyone interested in developing targets or goals for health indicators for states, localities, specific populations, or other groups that are methodologically consistent with those developed for Healthy People 2030.