Millions of parents are sending at least one child back to school this fall, and the start of the new classes may not be the only things weighing on the minds of these students. Studies have shown that many kids actually gain weight during the summer months, and in many ways it is school that helps get them back on a healthy track. Fuel Up to Play 60, a free program developed by the National Dairy Council and National Football League, is proving to be a program that can help schools create a healthier environment for students. The program provides a free “Playbook” of tools, resources, rewards and engagement activities to empower youth to work with adults in their school community to make healthy changes.
