Fuel Up to Play 60

Every parent wants their child to get the proper nutrition and daily physical activity they need to grow, develop and be their best. That’s why we created Fuel Up to Play 60!

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Fuel Up to Play 60 is a free program that empowers youth to make changes at school that will help them get active and play for 60 minutes daily and fuel up with nutrient-rich foods missing from their diets – like low-fat and fat-free dairy foods, fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Sponsored locally by the New England Patriots and New England Dairy & Food Council, Fuel Up to Play 60, is a youth-led program designed to help combat childhood obesity and help children develop life-long healthy habits.

How parents and community members can get involved:

1. Visit the Fuel Up to Play 60 website, www.FuelUptoPlay60.com. This interactive website allows kids to take the healthy eating pledge, play games and track healthy behaviors while earning points to potentially win great prizes in the Fuel Up to Play 60 National Competition.

2. Contact your child’s school to make sure they have signed up for the Fuel Up to Play 60 program. Schools receive free Fuel Up to Play 60 Wellness Activation Kits that include customizable healthy eating and physical activity programs and tools, such as posters, healthy habits pledge cards and tracking sheets. 

3. Register yourself (click here) to be part of the school's Fuel Up to Play 60 adult team. Registration will give you access to additional information about Fuel Up to Play 60 and show you which school staff are involved in the program. With this information, you can reach out to specific staff members to find out how you can help support healthy changes in your child's school. 

We hope you’ll encourage your child to join Fuel Up to Play 60 and more importantly that you’ll work with us to reinforce a healthy lifestyle at home. Together we can help ensure the next generation is a healthy one.

Fuel Up to Play 60 Fact Sheet Background Information on Childhood Obesity

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Make healthy eating and physical activity fun for the entire family!   

Take the Fuel Up to Play 60 pledge to eat healthy, be active and encourage others to do the same. Then have family members track healthy habits as a way to stay motivated. Kids can sign up at FuelUptoPlay60.com to track online or you can print out this paper tracker to use in the house. Tracking is a great way to visually see the positive changes you are making.

Not sure how to start incorporating healthy changes at home?  These handouts will give you some ideas. Healthy snacking tips for parents Quick and easy breakfast solutions Making fitness time together time Find more information about healthy eating by visiting our Nutrition, Dairy, and You page.

Fun word activities to help kids learn healthy habits. Crack the Secret Code Fuel Up to Play 60 Crossword Craziness Fun with Food Word Search Milk Your Mind Activity Scramble for Good Health