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Article: NFL and American Dairy Launch National Fitness & Nutrition Program.
- Article from:
- Obesity & Diabetes Week
- Article date:
- March 23, 2009
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The American Dairy Association and Dairy Council (ADADC) and the NFL today launched a national nutrition and fitness initiative designed to reverse the rising rates of childhood obesity by putting kids in charge of their future health. Recognizing that schools are uniquely positioned to support healthy change in youth, the Fuel Up to Play program engages and encourages youth to get the foods and physical activity they need to excel -- and motivate their friends to do the same (see also American Dairy Association & Dairy Council).
To prepare for their role as student health and wellness ambassadors, 100 middle school students from ten Newark schools participated ...