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Gen YOUth Foundation 
Gen YOUth Foundation 

Gen YOUth Foundation is a nonprofit organization that will work with schools, communities and business partners to develop and support programs that create lasting changes in the child health and wellness arena, including Fuel Up to Play 60. The mission of the Gen YOUth Foundation is to create a movement that will inspire youth to change their behavior.

 
 

  • Low-Fat and Fat-Free Milk Remain a Core Part of USDA’s School Meal Nutrition Standards
    Yesterday, the USDA released its School Meal Nutrition Standards, ensuring the nation’s schoolchildren have access to lunches and breakfasts that meet federal dietary guidance for good nutrition.On average, by the time they are 4 years old, children fall below the Dietary Guidelines for Americans’ recommended dairy intake. By requiring that schools offer low-fat or fat-free milk with every meal, these standards can help children come closer to meeting their nutrient needs.
  • The January Dairy Download: New Year’s Tips, New Dairy Science and an Update on Fuel Up to Play 60 Latest Partnership
    In this month’s issue of The Dairy Download, you’ll find exciting Let’s Move!and Fuel Up to Play 60 news, tips to keep on track with New Year’s resolutions and information on the latest dairy science. Also be sure to subscribe to receive future issues directly in your inbox!
  • USDA MyPlate Video Challenge Winners Announced
    The winners of the USDA MyPlate video Challenge have been announced! Three submissions took first place in the September-launched contest, which invited kids to create videos about how they fill half of their mealtime plates with fruits and vegetables. From a creative rap song to an on-the-go snack box, check out all the top picks here.
  • Dairy Council Digest: Health Benefits of Smart Snacking
    Nearly everyone – children, adolescents, and adults – snacks between meals every day. This edition of the Dairy Council Digest examines healthy versus unhealthy snacking behaviors and discusses how healthy snacking can provide energy, help close nutrient gaps, may help reduce between-meal cravings, take the edge off hunger and prevent overeating at meals. Read More.
  • Wisconsin Fuel Up to Play 60 Student Wins Back-to-School, Back-to-Football Challenge and Two Tickets to Super Bowl 2012
    Fuel Up to Play 60 student Chase of Madison, Wisconsin has won two tickets to Super Bowl 2012 in the Back-to-School, Back-to-Football Challenge. The Challenge asked students to create a commercial showing how they’re kicking off Fuel Up to Play 60 this school year. Chase is very active in Fuel Up to Play 60 and is excited to attend the Super Bowl with his dad Steve, who recently returned from Iraq. Find out more about how his assistant principal surprises him with the tickets in school.
 
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NEW!  Dairy Council Digest: Health Benefits of Smart Snacking
Check out the latest edition of the Dairy Council Digest, which examines healthy versus unhealthy snacking behaviors. Did you know healthy snacking can help increase the likelihood of meeting daily servings of food groups such as those recommended by the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans? Read More


Dairy Council Digest Looks At Dairy In The American Diet.
This edition of the Dairy Council Digest looks at the dairy food group as a substantial contributor of many nutrients in the U.S. diet that are important for good health.Read More


Dairy Council Digest Examines Flavored Milk
This edition of the Dairy Council Digest looks at the nutritional contribution of flavored milk and why it’s a great addition to children’s diets. Read More


New Cheese Education Resources
Don’t miss your chance to get the latest, science-based facts on cheese and healthy eating. Check out this resource just for health and nutrition professionals as well as this primer for use with general audiences. Read More