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José Andrés, assigned Co-Chair President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition

Renowned culinary artist and chef, José André has been named to President Biden's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition. The President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN) is a federal advisory committee that aims to promote healthy, accessible eating and physical activity for all Americans, regardless of background or ability. President Biden issues Executive Order 14048, renewing the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition. This Executive Order allows for continued  promotion  of the National Youth Sports  Strategy, and provides for the work of the Council to include a focus on expanding national awareness of the importance of mental health as it pertains to physical fitness and nutrition. ADVERTISEMENT 10 Fast, EZ, Healthy Smoothie Recipes READ: See complete list of presidential appointees here . Andrés  is a New York Times bestselling author, educator, and humanitarian. He was named one of Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential ...

President Throws Ceremonial First Pitch

The President threw the ceremonial first pitch today at the Washington Nationals ' home opener. The pitch was a bit high and off the mark to which the president replied, "This is heartbreaking, right here." President Obama is the 13th president to throw the ceremonial first pitch before a Washington baseball team game opener, and it wasn't just his pitch that went awry. The Nationals' season opener didn't fare any better and was just as 'heartbreaking' as the team fell to  got whooped by the Phillies 11-1.