Orlando, FL – The Dairy Council of Florida has awarded nearly $100,000 to thirty-nine schools statewide to support Fuel Up to Play 60, a national in-school health and wellness program that encourages children to eat nutrient-rich foods (low-fat and fat-free dairy foods, fruits, vegetables and whole grains) and achieve at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Fuel Up to Play 60 is a program of the National Dairy Council and the National Football League in collaboration with the United States Department of Agriculture.
The following schools were selected for the summer 2011 funding period:
Brevard County
- Apollo Elementary School
- DeLaura Middle School
- Imperial Estates Elementary School
- Melbourne Senior High School
- Ocean Breeze Elementary School
- Quest Elementary School
- Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
Broward County
- Everglades Elementary School
- Hawkes Bluff Elementary School
- Indian Ridge Middle School
- J.P. Taravella High School
- Margate Elementary School
- Nova Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
- Nova Middle School
- Tradewinds Elementary School
Clay County
- McRae Elementary School
Collier County
- Mike Davis Elementary School
Duval County
- Chet’s Creek Elementary School
Flagler County
- Bunnell Elementary School
Florida Charter Schools
- Samsula Academy (K-5)
Highlands County
- Avon Park Middle School
Leon County
- Lillian Ruediger Elementary School
- Sabal Palm Elementary School
Manatee County
- R. Dan Nolan Middle School
- Tara Elementary School
Miami-Dade County
- Barbara Hawkins Elementary School
- Hialeah Gardens Middle School
- Lamar Louise Curry Middle School
Orange County
- Avalon Middle School
- Edgewater High School
- Hillcrest Elementary School
- Timber Creek High School
Pasco County
- Veterans Elementary School
Pinellas County
Bay Point Middle School
Fitzgerald Middle School
San Jose Elementary School
St. Lucie County
- Manatee K-8
- Mariposa Elementary School
Volusia County
- Ormond Beach Middle School
“These are standout schools in our Fuel Up to Play 60 program, succeeding with their unique and innovative approaches to get kids excited about eating healthy and being active,” said Jennifer Sills, MPH, RD, LD/N, SNS, director of Dairy Health and Wellness for the Dairy Council of Florida. Each school received up to $3,000 to increase awareness of and access to nutrient-rich foods and provide increased opportunities for physical activity for students.
Florida schools have the opportunity to apply for the next Fuel Up to Play 60 funding period. The deadline for applications is October 1.
For more information, visit the national website for Fuel Up to Play 60 at http://www.fueluptoplay60.com or the Florida Dairy Farmers’ website at http://www.floridamilk.com.
About Fuel Up to Play 60
Launched by the National Dairy Council (NDC) and NFL, with additional partnership support from United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the program encourages youth to consume nutrient-rich foods (low-fat and fat-free dairy, fruits, vegetables and whole grains) and achieve 60 minutes of physical activity every day.
About Dairy Council of Florida
The Dairy Council of Florida works with schools, health professionals and others to build a positive health and wellness environment for dairy as a nutrient-rich food. The Council is one of 18 member organizations of the United Dairy Industry Association and carries out the programs of Dairy Management, Inc., the umbrella organization based in Chicago. For more information, call (800) 516-4443 or visit http://www.floridamilk.com
Source: Dairy Council of Florida
