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Executive Order 13545

President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition

This executive order renames and reauthorizes the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports as the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition, adding nutrition to its mission. It establishes a 25-member advisory council to promote physical activity, fitness, sports participation, and good nutrition nationwide, with emphasis on children, adolescents, and underserved communities. The council is set to terminate after 2 years unless extended by the President.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 37283

Impact dates

  1. Council terminates unless extended by President

Key directives

  • Secretary of HHS shall develop and coordinate national program for physical activity, fitness, sports, and nutrition
  • Council of up to 25 members appointed by President with 2-year terms
  • Council shall advise President through Secretary and recommend actions to accelerate progress
  • Council shall function as liaison to state, local, and private entities
  • Council shall monitor and advise on need to enhance programs and educational materials
  • Executive Director shall be appointed by Secretary as liaison to Secretary and White House
  • Council terminates 2 years from order date unless extended by President
  • Seal to be modified to reflect new council name

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Council established with new name and expanded nutrition mandate
  • Executive Director position created
  • Federal departments required to provide information and assistance

Near term (90d)

  • Council members to be appointed by President
  • Subcommittees may be established with Secretary approval
  • Seal modification to reflect new council name

Long term

  • Council terminates June 22, 2012 unless extended by President
  • Ongoing national program development for physical activity and nutrition

Risks & tensions

  • Council termination clause (2 years) creates structural uncertainty; depends entirely on presidential extension for continuity
  • No dedicated funding appropriation; operations contingent on 'funds available to the Secretary' and agency cooperation 'subject to availability of funds'
  • Vague 'science-based' guidance reliance on Federal Dietary Guidelines and Physical Activity Guidelines without specifying enforcement or metrics
  • Advisory-only authority with no regulatory power; effectiveness depends on voluntary private-public partnerships and presidential attention
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