Putting student wellness into action calls for two essential components: Kids need to "fuel up" with the nutrient-rich foods they don't get enough of — low-fat and fat-free dairy, fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and "get active and play" for 60 minutes a day. Here are materials designed to help children build healthy lifestyles and provide you with the latest resources on dairy and nutrition.
- Fuel Up to Play 60 Program
- Child Nutrition and Dairy Resources
- Flavored Milk
- The New Look of School Milk and Recycling
- Expanding Breakfast
- Wellness
- Parent Handouts
Fuel Up to Play 60 Program
- Fuel Up to Play 60 Program Overview
- Fuel Up to Play 60: The Elements in Your Kit Fact Sheet
- Fuel Up to Play 60: Make Wellness Part of Your School's Game Plan! Information Flyer
- Fuel Up to Play 60 Frequently Asked Questions
- Fuel Up to Play 60: National Dairy Council® Proud to Partner with the American Dietetic Association and American Dietetic Association Foundation! Advertorial
Child Nutrition and Dairy Resources
- "Safeguarding the Health of America's Children: The Importance of Dairy Foods in Child Nutrition," Comprehensive Turnkey Presentation
- Importance of Dairy Foods in Child Nutrition and Weight Management" Condensed Turnkey Presentation
- "Safeguarding the Health of America's Children: The Importance of Dairy Foods in Child Nutrition" White Paper
- "Safeguarding the Health of America's Children: The Importance of Dairy Foods in Child Nutrition" White Paper Executive Summary
- Top 3 Reasons Lactose-Free Milk Is Important in Child Nutrition Programs Fact Sheet
- Top 3 Reasons Cheese Is Important in Child Nutrition Programs Fact Sheet
- Top 5 Reasons to Raise Your Hand for Flavored Milk Fact Sheet
- "School Milk: Fat Content Has Declined Dramatically Since the Early 1990's" SNDA Report, by ENVIRON
- Joint Statement on the SNDA Report by ENVIRON, from National Dairy Council® and School Nutrition Association
- "The Importance of Nutrient-Rich Foods in Planning Nutritious Meals for Children" Joint Editorial
- "Nutrient-Rich Foods + Physical Activity = Healthy Lifestyle" Advertorial
- Low-Fat Milk Educational Handout (English)
- Low-Fat Milk Educational Handout (Spanish)
- Kids Need Calcium Handout
- Child Nutrition: A Focus on Dairy Foods, Dairy Council Digest, March/April 2009
- Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) Advertorial-Children
Flavored Milk
- Flavored Milk in Perspective
- Top 5 Reasons to Raise Your Hand for Flavored Milk Fact Sheet
- Adding Chocolate to Milk Doesn't Take Away Its Nine Essential Nutrients Advertorial
- Why Flavored Milk is Important to School Nutrition Advertorial
- Flavored Milk Questions & Answers, Dairy Council Digest, November/December 2008
The New Look of School Milk & Recycling
- New Look of School Milk Frequently Asked Questions
- Milk's Role in Nutrition School Fact Sheet
- Bidding Milk in Plastic Bottles Tips
- New Look of School Milk Success Stories
- The Benefits of Recycling Plastic Milk Bottles Fact Sheet
- Recycling with the New Look of School Milk Success Stories
- Comparison for School Milk Programs of Paperboard vs. Plastic Bottles Fact Sheet
- Recycling Frequently Asked Questions
- The Ultimate Recycling Bin (Recycling Bin Fact Sheet and Order Form)
Expanding Breakfast
- Expanding Breakfast Fact Sheet
- School Breakfast: Improving Students' Minds & Bodies Dairy Council Digest, March/April 2008
- FRAC School Breakfast Scorecard 2008 Fact Sheet
Wellness
- Dairy and School Wellness Policies Handout
- Nutrition Education Programs Integrate with Language Arts and School Wellness Goals! Handout
- Cafeteria and Classroom: Partners in School Wellness Handout
Parent Handouts
- Milk's Role in Nutrition Parent Fact Sheet
- Teaching Children to Live Nutrient Rich
- Low-Fat Milk Educational Handout (English)
- Low-Fat Milk Educational Handout (Spanish)
- Kids Need Calcium Handout
- 12 Tips for Getting Kids to Drink More Milk
- Wanted! Stronger Bones Handout
- Healthier Eating: Getting Where You Need to Be, English and Spanish Versions Fact Sheets
- Say Yes To Flavored Milk Handout in English and Spanish
