Recognising that schools are uniquely positioned to support healthy change in youth, the ‘Fuel Up to Play’ programme engages and encourages youth to get the foods and physical activity they need to excel, and motivate their friends to do the same.
To prepare for their role as student health and wellness ambassadors, 100 middle school students from 10 Newark schools participated in physical fitness training activities with New York Giants defensive tackle Barry Cofield and New York Jets wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery at the teams’ home at Giants Stadium.
The students also sampled new, healthy school menu options, including string cheese, yogurt and Farmland Dairy’s new look of school milk: milk served in updated, plastic, resealable containers. They also had their photos taken with milk moustaches.
“Fuel Up to Play empowers students to make changes at their schools, like adding healthier options to school menus and starting physical activity programmes such as walking clubs,” said ADADC child nutrition consultant, Aisha King. “These programmes will make a greater impression on students because they’re run by students.”
Source: American Dairy Association and Dairy Council
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