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Fuel Up to Play 60 for Healthy Summer Fun
This post was written in collaboration with Beth Bruck-Upton, MA, RD. For many children, hunger caused by limited access to foods outside of school meals can stand in their way of having a healthy and...
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A Presentation Challenge Became an Opportunity to Showcase Children’s Health...
In mid-July, I had the opportunity to join Karen Ellis, Principal at MMS education, and other staff from National Dairy Council in Washington, D.C., to host the session, Creating a Healthier School...
View ArticleKicking off the GENYOUth Nutrition + Physical Activity Learning Connection...
Tuesday, September 18 and Wednesday, September 19 will be filled with high-energy physical activity, games and nutrition education as thought leaders in health and wellness, academia, education,...
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Fuel Up to Play 60 Student Ambassador Draft: Recruiting Youth Leaders
Last fall at the Learning Connection Summit, I had the opportunity to reflect on the impact Fuel Up to Play 60 (FUTP 60) has made in schools since its conception in 2009. And here I am, in 2013 with...
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Chef Teaches Fuel Up to Play 60 Students how to Eat Healthy — Repost from...
The following post was taken from Dairy Good, which is brought to you on behalf of those who bring dairy to your table. For more information,visit dairygood.org. Making healthy, nutrient-rich food...
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Fuel Up to Play 60: Collaboration for Improved Child Health
It was an exciting day yesterday as we greeted Fuel Up to Play 60 (FUTP 60) students and adult leaders from across the country. We heard directly from them about how this program helps change lives,...
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Summer Food Service Program Kicks Off in Chicago
The 88 degree summer heat did not keep enthusiastic families and children away from the Summer Food Service Program Kickoff celebration in Armour Square Park on June 16. It was with great pride that I...
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Embracing Powerful Partnerships
When it comes to championing change and helping empower people to make better choices to improve their health, public-private partnerships are critical. What makes them so powerful is the chance for...
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The Story of Fluid Milk in School Meal Programs
Many of us have fond memories of walking through the school lunch line, and getting our favorite meals. We couldn’t wait for Taco Tuesday, Hamburger Day and Pizza Friday! Many of the names (and in some...
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Thinking of Bringing the Farm to Your School? Here are Some Tips for Digging in!
When the air gets crisper and the apples sweeter, those at the USDA Farm to School Program know a celebration is in order. Not because it’s fall, but because it’s National Farm to School Month! Every...
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