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Are You on the Fuel Up to Play Roster?
Kick off next school year with Fuel Up to Play, the new School Wellness Activation Kit from the National Dairy Council®, your local Dairy Council® and the National Football League! Fuel Up To Play includes a menu of new activities; colorful signage for classrooms, hallways and cafeterias; and ideas for engaging the whole school community in wellness.
To enroll for next year's program or to get more information, go to www.SchoolWellnessKit.org. One kit per school (while supplies last) will be shipped in early October 2009.
 Kickoff the Summer with Healthy Plays
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Summertime presents unique challenges for kids to eat right and stay active. In fact, one study found that children may gain more weight over the summer than during the school year. Check out some tips to help students stay healthy during the "off-season".
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Set and track weekly nutrition and fitness goals for the whole family.
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Encourage parents to choose seasonal, healthy fruits and vegetables,
including "superfoods" like blueberries, oranges and tomatoes.
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Choose low-fat or fat-free milk for refreshing treats like smoothies and
pudding.
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Limit sedentary activities like watching TV, playing on the computer and
video games.
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Use a pedometer to keep track of your steps from the last day of school
to the first.
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 3 (a Day) Cheers for Dairy!
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June is National Dairy Month and getting "3-a-Day" of nutrient rich dairy foods is a great way to kick off the summer season! Dairy foods contain a unique package of essential nutrients that can help you better manage weight; reduce the risk of high blood pressure, osteoporosis and certain cancers; maintain healthy skin; and build and repair muscle tissue of active bodies. So celebrate dairy this month and make sure you and the people you care about are getting 3-a-Day of nutrient rich dairy foods!
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Focus on Fuel
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Focus on Play
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Researchers at the University of Illinois found that physical activity increased students' cognitive control and improved their scores on academic achievement exams. The study recommends daily outdoor recess, at least 150 minutes of physical education per week and physical activity incorporated into the classroom. Read More »
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A new study reveals that daily exercise provides cardiovascular benefits,
even during the pre-teen years. Read More »
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