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“We’re pleased to help Madera activate Fuel Up to Play 60 and inspire students to make healthy
habits to fuel their brains and bodies,” said Jennifer Giambroni, Director of Communications for
the California Milk Advisory Board/Real California Milk. “In addition to producing nutritious
products, California dairy families have dedicated more than 100 years to supporting healthy
kids and families through education about eating well from all five food groups. Fuel Up to Play
60 is part of that legacy.”
Introduced in 2015, the Fuel Up to Play 60 en español materials, available online, include an
interactive, Spanish-language student Dashboard and Playbook with resources and information
about healthy eating and physical activity. As care giver diets and family physical activity habits
often have an impact on children’s lifestyles, take-home materials and interactive resources for
family members take Fuel Up to Play 60 beyond the classroom and into the community to help
achieve the most effective results. Students, parents and educators can access Fuel Up to Play 60
en español by visitin to learn more about their role in supporting healthy,
active schools and communities.
Created in partnership by the NFL and in collaboration with the U.S.
Department of Agriculture, is the nation’s leading in-school wellness
program creating transformational change in more than 73,000 schools nationwide since its
launch. The national in-school nutrition and physical-activity program is activated in California
by the state’s more than 1,300 dairy farm families. Since fall 2014, FUTP 60 has helped to award
more than $500,000 in grants to schools throughout California in support of their wellness goals.
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About Fuel Up to Play 60
Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program launched by National
Football League (NFL) and National Dairy Council (NDC), founded by America’s dairy farmers,
in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The program encourages
youth to consume nutrient-rich foods (low-fat and fat-free dairy, fruits, vegetables and whole
grains) and achieve at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. As a result of the program,
13 million students are making better food choices by selecting nutritious options like low-fat
and fat-free dairy products, fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Additionally, 16 million students
are getting more physically active during the school day as a result of the program.
Fuel Up to Play 60 is designed to engage and empower youth to take action for their own health
by implementing long-term, positive changes for themselves and their schools. Customizable and
non-prescriptive program components are grounded in research, including tools and resources,
in-school promotional materials, a website and student contests. Visit to
learn more.
About GENYOUth
GENYOUth empowers students to create a healthier future for themselves and their peers by