WASHINGTON - US President George W. Bush lost a bit of weight this year and remains in top physical condition according to a report on his health released Wednesday by the White House.
"The president remains in excellent health and is 'fit for duty.' All data suggest that he will remain so for the duration of his presidency," the statement said.
The 61-year-old leader takes a daily multivitamin but no prescription medications, does not drink alcohol and exercises six days a week, placing him in the "'superior' fitness category for men his age," it said.
His workouts "include cycling, elliptical trainer, resistance training, and flexibility exercises," it said.
Bush lost four pounds since his exam last year and weighs 192 pounds (87 kilograms) at a height of 71.50 inches (1.81 meters).
The report said Bush was scheduled for another routine colon cancer screening in three years, after doctors removed five small benign growths from his colon during his last such test in July.
Except for a viral illness which led Bush to rearrange his morning schedule during the G8 summit in June, Bush has not missed any work due to illness since his last examination.
08/09/2007 00:04 GMT