Sports and Fitness Day encourages youth participation at tWHite House
The President's Sports, Fitness and NutritionCouncil has been assembled to encourage youth the participation in sports. On Thursday, Pres. Trump welcomed 250 youth athletes from around the country, parents, coaches and pros to the White House for a field day. Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar and Advisor to the President Ivanka Trump, were on hand as the children played golf, volleyball, flag football and more on the White House South Lawn. During his remarks Trump reminded the young guests of how significant their being about the have the event at the White House saying, " That's very, very valuable grass that you're sitting on, all right? Doesn’t get any more valuable. " EVENT BACKGROUND: Sports participation and physical activity are crucial for youth development, supporting personal and social growth, lifetime health and fitness habits, and a competitive spirit. Children that play sports have higher educational achieve...