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health organizations, and private corporations, advocating for policies
that encourage Americans of all ages to become more physically active.
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Congressman Applauded for Introduction of Comprehensive Anti-Obesity Legislation
WASHINGTON, DC – (December 17, 2012) – The National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity is proud to support the effort by Rep. Ron Kind, D-Wis, to maintain the focus on physical activity and fighting obesity while critical federal budget negotiations are underway by introducing comprehensive anti-obesity legislation.
“Congratulations to Rep. Kind for the bold move of introducing a bill as the ...
Model Letter Commends Report and Urges Further Action
November 26, 2012
The National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity has sent the following letter to the Department of Health and Human Services regarding the proposed update report on the Physical Activity Guidelines. Organizations are encouraged to use this letter to tailor their own comments in support of the proposed report or to attach it to their own letters of endorsement. Comments on the draft report are due to HHS by December 10th.
For additional information, please contact Melissa Merson, ...
NCPPA Hosts Congressional Reception to Honor CEOs
WASHINGTON, DC – (September 24, 2012) Chief executive officers of more than two dozen corporations and organizations pledged to engage their employees and themselves in physical activity September 24 as part of a nationwide campaign launched today by the National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity.
The CEO Pledge states:
For the betterment of my company, our employees, their families, and our country, I pledge to improve employee health and wellness by providing opportunities and resources for physical activity before, during or after the workday, and ...