Tools for Schools

Fuel Up to Play 60 Program Overview

Created in partnership by National Dairy Council (NDC) and the National Football League (NFL), the Fuel Up to Play 60 program empowers youth to take actions to improve nutrition and physical activity at their school and for their own health.

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Our kids are becoming unhealthy and sedentary, yet budget cuts and the pressure to boost test results mean physical education and school teams have been reduced or slashed altogether. So how can we give our young people a fighting chance at good health?

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What is it?

Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program launched by National Dairy Council (NDC) and National Football League, in collaboration with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The program encourages youth to consume nutrient-rich foods (low-fat and fat-free dairy foods, fruits, vegetables and whole grains) and achieve at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day.

How it Works – Fuel Up to Play 60 in Action

Fuel Up to Play 60 responds to real-world needs in today's schools with wellness tools that complement - not compete with - the academics-focused environment. The program's design allows youth and schools to determine which tools and resources best help meet each school's wellness goals.

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Why Your School Needs Fuel Up to Play 60

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USDA Joins National Dairy Council and NFL in a Public–Private Partnership to Improve Health and Wellness in America’s Schools

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has joined a campaign to fight and defeat childhood obesity in cooperation with the NFL, National Dairy Council, multiple health organizations and several major corporations.

What Makes Fuel Up to Play 60 Unique?

Many organizations are making legitimate efforts to improve youth wellness, beginning in schools, because the classroom, the cafeteria and the gymnasium are an ideal setting for learning healthy lifelong habits. What makes Fuel Up to Play 60 different from the others? How is this program positioned to positively impact the childhood obesity crisis?