For Health Professionals

Obesity is widely acknowledged by health professionals as one of our nation's most persistent health challenges. Today, more than ever, children are overweight, undernourished, and have sedentary lifestyles. Fuel Up to Play 60 is designed to help reverse the trend toward increased weight and sedentary lifestyles among America's children. Created in partnership by the National Dairy Council® (NDC) and the National Football League (NFL), the Fuel Up to Play 60 program empowers youth to take action to improve nutrition and physical activity at their school and for their own health.

The ultimate goal is to ensure changes made at school are sustainable, making it possible for children to have more opportunities to be physically active and to enjoy tastier options of nutrient-rich foods like low-fat and fat-free milk, fruit, whole grains, and vegetables throughout the school campus.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has joined Fuel Up to Play 60, along with multiple health organizations. Together, the NFL and the NDC are combining significant in-kind and financial resources and expertise and bringing even more organizations on board. Organizations like the American Dietetic Association Foundation, American Academy of Pediatrics, Action for Healthy Kids, National Medical Association, National Hispanic Medical Association, School Nutrition Association, and American Academy of Family Physicians have joined the cause.

Here are a few simple ways that you can help:

1. Take a moment to sign up as a Fuel Up to Play 60 supporter!
2. Are you a parent? Make sure your child's school is enrolled in and implementing this FREE program.
3. Reinforce healthy eating and exercise habits with your patients by recommending they use the resources available on www.fueluptoplay60.com.
4. Get more involved in school wellness initiatives by joining your state's Action For Healthy Kids team!

Saving a generation doesn't take rocket science. It just takes teamwork. Fuel up to Play 60 cannot affect widespread change alone; it will take a combined effort from health professionals, businesses, educators, and communities across the country. Please visit www.fueluptoplay60.com to learn more about the program and join the movement today!   

Fuel Up to Play 60 Fact Sheets:

-For Health Professionals:
                 
       Fuel Up to Play 60: A Snapshot
                       
       What Makes Fuel Up to Play 60 Unique

       Fuel Up to Play 60 Fact Sheet

   -For Distribution to Patients:
       
       What Foods Can Do For You      
       
       Why and How to Play 60

       Fuel Up to Play 60 Tracker
                        
Fuel Up to Play 60 Powerpoint Presentation:

       Overview of Fuel Up to Play 60
                       
        *This presentation is useful for learning more about Fuel Up to Play 60 and can also be used by health professionals to help spread the word about the program to fellow health professionals.  
                                  

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