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November 2023

The President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition Welcomes Its New Executive Director!

Rayhaan Merani Portrait

Meet Rayhaan Merani, the new executive director of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition (PCSFN). Recently appointed by President Joseph Biden, Mr. Merani is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the PCSFN and for providing guidance to the Biden-Harris administration’s appointed Council members in their efforts to carry out the work of the President’s Council...

Join the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition for Their “Feast & Fitness” Webinar!

President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition

Members of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition will host a Thanksgiving-themed “Feast & Fitness” webinar on Monday, November 13, at 6pm ET. Developed with the cooperation of Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, the event will feature tips and recommendations on how viewers can eat healthy and stay active during the busy holiday season. Join Council members and professional chefs Mike Solomonov, Jose Garces, Ben Jacobs, and Council member Dr. Oluwaferanmi Oyedeji Okanlami for healthy cooking tips, a discussion on ingredients popular among the nation’s Indigenous communities, and a special video introducing more members of the President's Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition.

Free CPE Opportunities are Now Available for Reading the Dietary Guidelines for Americans!

DGA Logo Resources for Professionals

You can now earn 2.0 free continuing professional education (CPE) credits for reading the Introduction and Chapter 1 of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025! Credits are provided by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing body for Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians, Registered.