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Article: Bush touts benefits of regular exercise, healthy diet; Warns of tobacco, alcohol dangers at South Lawn fitness event.(NATION)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- June 21, 2002
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Byline: Joseph Curl, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
President Bush yesterday started a four-day federal focus on physical fitness, calling on Americans young and old to exercise, eat healthy and abstain from alcohol and tobacco.
"This is an important message that we're sending to America. When America and Americans are healthier, our whole society benefits," the president said at a South Lawn fitness expo. "If you're interested in improving America, you can do so by taking care of your own body."
The White House released a 16-page booklet outlining the "Healthier USA Initiative" that calls for at least a half-hour of exercise every day for adults and ...