Which U.S. government group was created to promote exercise and improve Americans' physical fitness, especially among youth?

• A. President's Council on Physical Fitness (1956)
• B. Pete Rose
• C. Marvin Miller
• D. Olympia (1936)

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is which government effort was created to encourage exercise and improve fitness, especially for young people. The best fit is the group formed in 1956 by the President to promote physical activity across the country. It was a civilian advisory body whose purpose was to boost fitness, set examples, and sponsor programs aimed at helping Americans, particularly youth, stay active. This aligns with the postwar concern about national health and the desire to foster a more active lifestyle among children and teens.

Pete Rose is known as a famous baseball player, not a government body. Marvin Miller was a labor union leader for players, not a government group. Olympia refers to the Olympic Games, an international event, not a U.S. government entity.