Happy Father’s Day
My dad works on our family dairy farm. I guess the best way to describe my dad’s job is that of manager – although he really does so much more! He works very hard every single day, so it’s a good thing he loves...
Presenting at the PHA Summit
Recently I had the pleasure of attending the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) Summit in Washington, DC. It was an incredible experience start to finish and at points even surreal!
It was a regular w...
Ambassadors in DC (Part Two)
I was invited to participate in the annual meeting of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition (PCFSN) on May 16, 2016 in Washington, DC. The day started off at the Hubert Humphrey Building wher...
Ambassadors in DC (Part One)
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Last fall I was invited by FUTP 60 to participate in a youth panel for the President's Council on Fitness Sports and Nutrition. I gladly agreed and over the next several months participated in conference calls,...
Representing FUTP 60 at the NFL Draft
When you tell someone you were awarded tickets by FUTP 60 to attend the 2016 NFL Draft in Chicago, they think “that’s really cool!” When you tell them you were able to go into the press conference for the first...
FUTP 60 Graduation
Senior Youth Council Member Kaylene from Colorado is graduating! She decided to share some of her wisdom she’s learned throughout her time with the program – check it out!
1. When did you join the ...
Change Happens with Healthy Students
We kids are the future of this country. One day we will run all the nations, discover new resources, and change the world as we know it. All these things and more can only be accomplished if we receive the mean...
Dallas Cowboys Player Q&A with Summit Ambassadors
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Dallas Cowboys Player Barry Church: Thank you for having me here. It’s amazing, this is my first time doing a conference call so it’s pretty awesome. Thank you to everyone for being great leaders out there and ...
Behind the Scenes with an FUTP 60 State Ambassador
Hi my name is Lane, I’m in 7th grade and I’m a Nebraska State Ambassador for Fuel Up to Play 60. What that means is that my job is to inform others about FUTP 60 and to help them make healthier decisions.
I ...
Live Heart Healthy
Do you know what a leading cause of death is for men and women in the United States? If you guessed Heart Disease you would be correct!* That is why I felt it was so important to raise awareness in my school fo...
Go Pack Go: Fueling Greatness as the FUTP 60 National MVP School
This year was my first year in Fuel Up to Play 60 at our school in Wisconsin. Our Jaguar Pack Attack team created FUTP 60 and nutrition posters, helped out at our school’s Family Wellness Night, made videos, an...
Celebrate National Nutrition Month with Breakfast
Every student needs breakfast. Why? Breakfast is important when you are a student because you always need energy in your body to move and think throughout the day.
Why do some kids have breakfast at school i...
National School Breakfast Week Across the Country
I thought it would just be another day at school until Duron Harmon, Safety for the New England Patriots strolled into our gym in the middle of PE class! It was such a surprise. Pat Patriot was there, too! He's...
Celebrating School Breakfast Week
“Yum!” This word was heard throughout the room as the Fuel Up to Play 60 team at our middle school taste tested the food that would be served for future breakfasts. Because of eating breakfast, this group of st...
Change Challenge
When we heard about the Great American Milk Drive, we felt that our school could contribute. So we planned a Change Challenge. This event took place for one week, and students brought in loose change and bills ...