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Press Release - March 01, 2006USA Shuttlecock Association promotes healthy and fun for Americans. Denver, CO, March 01 2006: With growing concern over the health and weight of Americans, the sport of Shuttlecock could not have arrived at a better time. One of the USA Shuttlecock Association goals is to promote good health and fun for all Americans with this sport. Some facts about American health:
Source: NHANES data on the Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity Among Adults-United States, 1999-2002
Source: Prevalence of Overweight Among Children and Adolescents: United States, 1999-2002 The shuttlecock is a lightweight sports tool, that has been used around the world for centuries for sport and fun. It can improve the cardio-vascular circulation in all peoples, the eye foot coordination, and in general it is a fun activity that can be played indoors or out. At a time when American's youth are spending too much time in front of the TV, or playing video games, the US Shuttlecock association is promoting this sport as a wise and healthy alternative. We are seeing the support growing from around the country with our increased membership and enthusiastic response to this sport. Contact us if you would like to form a local group for the sport. There may already be a local organization in your area. |
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