Implementing Your School Wellness Policy
Fuel Up to Play 60
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the National Dairy Council (NDC) have huddled with the National Football League (NFL) to support Fuel Up to Play 60, a program that empowers youth to take action to improve nutrition and physical activity at their school and for their own health.Fuel Up to Play 60 is also joining forces with First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move campaign to improve the health of our next generation.Fuel Up to Play 60 is unique in that all aspects of the program have been developed, tested, and approved, by youth and for youth, throughout the country.Combine your school wellness policy and Fuel Up To Play 60 to help encourage and educate kids about the importance of choosing nutrient rich foods and beverages and moving 60 minutes every day!
Don’t miss out! Request your school’s FREE Wellness Activation Kit, become a Fuel Up To Play 60 wellness advocate, and sign up for monthly eNewsletters at FuelUpToPlay60.com now!
Wellness Activation Kit includes display materials and wellness-based activities that inspire kids to “get up and play” for 60 minutes every day and to “fuel up” with the food groups kids don’t get enough of – low fat and fat free dairy foods, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.Click on “Enroll Your School” and enter your email address to get started.Competitive funds and special offers exclusively for Michigan schools will be available throughout the year, so keep checking back!
Fuel Up To Play 60 helps schools adhere to the Healthier US School Challenge.Click here to learn more.
School Nutrition Professionals can earn Continuing Education Credits (CEU’s) while kick starting Fuel Up To Play 60 Program.Click here to learn more.
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Health Partners support the Fuel Up To Play 60 Movement.The following advertorials were published in the March 22, 2010 issue of Newsweek.
- Saving a generation doesn’t take rocket science. It just takes teamwork.
- America’s dairy farmers have always cared about the legacy we leave to our children. That's why we’re joining to fight a serious threat to their future.
- Childhood obesity is one of the most serious problems facing our kids. It’s also one of the most solvable.
- The NFL and its players are committed to improving the health of children across America and fighting childhood obesity.
Fuel Up To Play 60 encourages Expanding Breakfast!
Expanding Your School Breakfast Program provides a step-by-step guide to create a breakfast-focused team, explore alternative service methods, design and implement an action plan, and market the program effectively to improve participation and positively impact student health and academic potential. The resource includes downloadable letters to principals, teachers, and parents, a PowerPoint presentation, and other materials to build community support and encourage more students to eat School Breakfast.
Access the Expanding Your School Breakfast Program site at: http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Breakfast/expansion/default.htm
Action For Healthy Kids (AFHK) promotes Fuel Up To Play 60!
During 2009-2012, AFHK will work with 25,000 schools and 10 million children to help them adopt strong wellness policies and programs that teach kids about eating healthy and being active every day. AFHK efforts will focus on collaborating with schools that lack facilities, resources and expertise to provide students with opportunities to eat right and be active at school so they are ready to learn.
http://www.actionforhealthykids.org/
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Click here to view a video about the program
United Dairy Industry of Michigan School Marketing Specialist Services
UDIM can provide training in your area to help you and your foodservice and school staff implement your school wellness policy. Please call UDIM at 1-800-241-6455 (MILK) or click here for more information, including presentations available


