This year the Clough Elementary School is participating in a
physical activity and nutrition program created by the National Dairy Council
and the National Football League called Fuel Up To Play 60. It engages
students, working together with adults, to be creative to make long term,
healthy changes in our school. These include increased access to nutrient-rich
foods, like low-fat and fat free dairy, fruits, vegetables and whole grains, in
accordance with the 2010 Dietary Guidelines, and at least 60 minutes of
physical activity each day. The program builds on what has been learned from
research: well-nourished kids tend to be better students, and physical activity
supports learning.
Additionally, the Fuel Up To Play 60 program encourages
students to track their healthy eating and physical activity habits. They can
do this, with the permission and help from their parents, by logging onto the
Fuel Up To Play 60 website at www.fueluptoplay60.com.
The Fuel Up To Play 60 program will be a fun and exciting addition
to our Physical Education program at the Clough Elementary School. Students
will be presented with fitness activities that can be performed in Physical
Education class, at recess, and at home that they can track as part of their 60
minutes of physical activity a day. The program will be a great way to help
students get excited about eating healthy and exercising on a daily basis.
