National Dairy Council And National Football League Kick Off Renewed Commitment To Fuel Up to Play 60
With research showing that increased physical activity and better nutrition can lead to improved academic performance, Fuel Up to Play 60 the nation's largest in-school nutrition and physical activity program, founded under the leadership of America's dairy farmers celebrates five successful years of empowering students to drive healthy changes in schools across the country. To mark the occasion and look to the future, today the National Dairy Council, National Football League, GENYOUth Foundation, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Education recommitted their efforts and assets for five more years to help Fuel Up to Play 60 continue to build on its success in creating healthier school environments. The $250 million public/private partnership is complemented by the support of health professional, education, physical activity, nutrition, government and corporate organizations who come together to positively impact school health.
