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Get Kids Active

Get kids Active

President Trump and Secretary Kennedy are leading a bold national revival of health, strength, and discipline—calling on Americans to GET ACTIVE and build lifelong healthy habits as we work to Make America Healthy Again.

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The Presidential Fitness Test

It's BACK. President Trump is restoring the Presidential Fitness Test to inspire a new generation to build strength, confidence, and resilience through physical fitness. Rooted in its original mission to strengthen youth fitness, this nationwide initiative encourages schools to prioritize physical education and challenges students to lead more active lives.

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President's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition

Mission: To expand participation in sports and physical activity, promote healthy lifestyles, and help build a stronger, healthier, and more active America.

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The History of the Test

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John F. Kennedy and Bud Wilkinson
Images courtesy of John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum

Healthier Kids Build a Stronger Future

What began in the 1950s as a response to declining youth fitness grew into a nationwide movement to help students get active, build strength, and gain confidence. President John F. Kennedy championed this effort, recognizing physical fitness as essential to both individual well-being and the strength of our nation.

Today, that legacy is being reignited. President Trump is restoring the Presidential Fitness Test—renewing a proven tradition that inspires young Americans to push further, grow stronger, and live healthier lives.

This is more than a test. It's a call to build lifelong habits, support student well-being, and empower the next generation to thrive.

Carry the legacy forward. GET ACTIVE.

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Eat Real Food

Good nutrition doesn't have to be complicated.

For generations, people thrived on simple, nourishing foods. Fruits and vegetables. Meat and seafood. Eggs and dairy. Foods that provide the nutrients our bodies need to grow, work, and stay healthy.

Small changes add up. Choosing real food more often can improve energy, support a healthy weight, and help reduce the risk of chronic disease.

Better health starts one meal at a time.

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