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Winning the Future: Fuel Up to Fight Obesity
Cross posted from the Let’s Move! blog: Today I had the honor of joining some of our nation’s principal thought-leaders at the site of Super Bowl XLV in Dallas, Texas, to sign a Memorandum of...
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Celebrating All Things Dairy for National Dairy Month
People of all ages can participate in National Dairy Month. Visit the National Dairy Council’s website for some great dairy-based recipes. During June, we often celebrate many things: National...
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Research Helps the Dairy Industry Refuel and Flex its Muscles
Chocolate milk is becoming a popular drink for adults looking to recover after a tough workout. Check out the Milk Pep site for milk research, recipes, and much more. Photo courtesy of Tracy Benjamin...
View ArticleMaking Moves in Maryland
Last week, I met up with Washington Redskins linebacker Darryl Tapp to help kick off Fuel Up to Play 60’s new Make Your Move effort and see how kids at Kenilworth Elementary School in Bowie, Maryland...
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Child Hunger and the Importance of Keeping Our Communities Healthy and Strong
Child at a school food pantry. Image provided by Feeding America. During March, National Nutrition Month®, USDA will highlight various nutrition topics that are near and dear to our hearts. We don’t...
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Looking Back While Preparing to Move Forward with Summer Meals
A group of young people at an indoor summer site enjoy a nutritious meal. They know that Summer Food Rocks! This week is National Summer Food Service Program Kickoff Week, an important time to...
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June is Dairy Month – a Time to Say Thanks to America’s Milk Producers
Roger Erickson takes pride in the success of his dairy operation in Clark County, Wis. NRCS photo. The next time you eat a cheese sandwich, drink a glass of cold milk, have an ice cream cone or a cup...
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USDA Joins National Hispanic Medical Association to Discuss Health in Latino...
As schools across the country were winding down for the summer, the conversation around school meals standards was heating up. School districts, parents, community members and Congressional...
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Helping Rhode Island Students Fuel Up to Succeed with Breakfast
Louis Escobar, Rhode Island Dairy Farmer and President of Rhody Fresh Milk, speaking to students at Ferri Middle School in Johnston. The following guest blog is part of our Cafeteria Stories series,...
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Super Bowl “Super Kid” Promotes Exercise, Healthy Eating
Meet Bobby, a “Super Kid” who champions nutritious food choices and physical activity for America’s school children. Photo courtesy of Fuel Up to Play 60. Minutes before the National Football League...
View ArticleSummer Meal Programs Offer Nutrition, Combat Hunger for America’s Children...
Cross-posted from the National Dairy Council blog: Summer vacation is something all kids look forward to, but unfortunately hunger doesn’t take a vacation. More than 21 million American children and...
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Let the Good Times Flow for National Dairy Month!
June is Dairy Month! USDA Photo. June is an eventful and versatile month—the start of warm summer days, school vacations, and holidays like Father’s Day and Flag Day. We also celebrate many unusual...
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“Fuel Up to Play 60″ Has Game Plan to Supercharge School Fitness and Nutrition
Jack, the Fuel Up to Play 60 (FUTP 60) Program’s Delaware State Ambassador, visits Chicago’s “Bean” sculpture during the 2015 Fuel Up to Play 60 Student Ambassador Summit. Photo courtesy of Fuel Up to...
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A Student’s Perspective: How Fuel Up to Play 60 Supports Farm to School
The garden at Andrew’s school! This post was written by Andrew, a Wisconsin seventh-grader and Fuel Up to Play 60 Student Ambassador. Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity...
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