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Fuel Up to Play 60 Student Ambassadors Met Business Icon After Winning a GENYOUth AdVenture Capital Grant to Implement Healthy Changes in School OMAHA, Neb., May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Five lucky students experienced a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet renowned business leader Warren Buffett at Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting in Omaha, Neb. today as part of GENYOUth Foundation's AdVenture Capital grant program. All five winners serve as Student Ambassadors for Fuel Up to...

ROSEMONT, Ill., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As schools prepare for standardized testing this spring, school leaders, teachers and parents are focused on ensuring students are prepared to do their best. Research shows that regular access to better nutrition -- starting with breakfast -- coupled with increased opportunities for physical activity may help students reach their potential throughout the school year, which may lead to better performance at testing time and beyond....

NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Every day is game day, and breakfast helps set the tone. One of the best ways to be sure your family has the energy and valuable nutrients it needs to tackle the day is by serving milk at breakfast, yet more than half of America's teachers regularly see kids who come to school hungry because they aren't getting enough to eat at home. This year, the national Milk Mustache "got milk?®" Campaign is partnering with Fuel Up to Play 60 - the...

Nutrition and Physical Program Serving as Engine for Change, Helping Schools Achieve Wellness Goals SAINT PAUL, Minn., Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following the release of national data, new data shows that Fuel Up to Play 60 is seeing significant increases in student participation, engagement, awareness and impact across the Midwest. Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program created in partnership with the National Dairy Council and...

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The GENYOUth Foundation is joining National Dairy Council (NDC), the American College of Sports Medicine, the American School Health Association and the National Football League (NFL) to host the "Nutrition + Physical Activity Learning Connection Summit." The conference brings together leaders from the private and public sectors - including athletes, celebrities, respected non-profit organizations and leading iconic American companies - to...

ROSEMONT, Ill., Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As students nationwide kick off a new academic year, classroom chatter isn't just about reading, writing and back-to-school fashion, but "what's for breakfast?" and "how long until recess?" Providing healthy solutions to these questions is the driving force behind Fuel Up to Play 60. The program - founded by the National Dairy Council and the National Football League, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture - is...

ROSEMONT, Ill., June 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Dairy Council has partnered with General Mills Foodservice for the fourth consecutive year to offer Fuel Up(TM) Breakfast Grants - providing children an opportunity for a nutritious breakfast aimed at jumpstarting their school day. Schools looking to develop or expand their breakfast programs can apply to receive up to $2,000 in funding through the grant program. Over the last three years, the grant program has provided...

ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Fuel Up to Play 60's first "report card" since launching in 2009 shows schools are making progress in promoting healthier eating habits and increasing physical activity among students, helping to create a healthier school environment. Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program launched by National Dairy Council (NDC) and the National Football League (NFL), with additional partnership support from...

ROSEMONT, Ill., Feb. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The national dialogue on improving child health and wellness took center stage last week as Let's Move!, First Lady Michelle Obama's initiative dedicated to solving childhood obesity in a generation, celebrated its second anniversary amidst thousands of energized school children. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111207/CG15627LOGO-b) A proof point within this backdrop, Fuel Up to Play 60 is proving to be a program that can...

ROSEMONT, Ill., Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) new Nutritional Standards for School Meals help ensure the nation's schoolchildren have access to lunches and breakfasts that meet federal dietary guidance for good nutrition. The standards will encourage students to meet federal recommendations for dairy consumption by requiring that either fat-free flavored milk or low-fat or fat-free white milk be offered with each school meal. As...