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Des Moines Students Celebrate Back to Football Friday and Fuel Up to Play 60
On September 10 – Back to Football Friday – the Midwest Dairy Council enlisted the help of Des Moines students in support of Fuel Up to Play 60, the NFL’s Back to Football Friday and their commitment to school nutrition with a special celebratory breakfast before the official kickoff of the NFL season. This event allowed Des Moines Public Schools the opportunity to compete for one of 34 nationwide $10,000 wellness grants available from the NFL. A nutrient-rich breakfast, that includes low-fat and fat-free dairy foods, helps kids to “fuel up” for optimal learning. Combine a nutritious diet plus 60 minutes of physical activity a day equals healthy kids!