The document summarizes the origins and mission of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition. It was established in 1953 after an article sounded the alarm about poor youth fitness in America. The Council's mission is to engage all Americans to adopt healthy, active lifestyles through physical activity and good nutrition. It promotes programs like the Presidential Youth Fitness Program, Adult Fitness Test, and PALA+ Challenge to motivate people of all ages and abilities to be physically active.