Why is Trump bringing back the Presidential Fitness Test?

Government Policy & Public Health - The U S government has reinstated the presidential fitness test via executive order [1] - The test aims to address obesity, chronic disease, inactivity, and poor nutrition, which are claimed to weaken the economy, academic performance, military readiness, and national morale [3] - Past versions of the test included push-ups, sit-ups, sit and reach, and pull-ups, with the top 15% receiving recognition [2] Health & Fitness Trends - Obesity rates experienced a dip last year for the first time in a decade [4] - The importance of getting kids active is emphasized for their health [4][5] - The effectiveness of the presidential physical fitness test in making a significant difference is questioned [4]