Fuel Up to Play 60

Two years ago, my family moved to Houston from Plano, Texas, where we had lived for the past 11 years. I wasn’t very happy with all the changes, and I certainly wasn’t excited to attend a new school.

As the new kid, I didn’t really try to make new friends or stand out. I didn’t speak up or talk to others about my ideas. I mostly kept to myself and tried not to make an impression because I wasn’t in the mood to invest any effort to integrate myself into this new environment.

Dairy MAX is proud to announce New Orleans Saints All-Pro defensive end Cameron Jordan as our new Fuel Up to Play 60 Player Ambassador. Recognizing the power of this role, Cam is excited about teaching kids how to keep their bodies healthy with nutritious foods and daily physical activity. With his platform as a professional athlete, experience as a father of three and commitment to always bring his energetic spark, being a great role model and leader comes naturally to Cam.

Finding a healthy afternoon treat that is both kid-tested and parent-approved doesn’t have to be a challenge – smoothies are the perfect combination of nutritious and delicious, with endless recipe possibilities that even the pickiest eater won’t be able to resist.

New Orleans Saints tight end Josh Hill visited Albany High School in Albany, Louisiana, this month to celebrate the school’s commitment to school breakfast.

Albany High School added a second chance, grab-and-go breakfast this school year, which allows students access to breakfast in a quick, easy, later-in-the-morning format that gets them to 92% breakfast participation!

Dairy MAX is proud to announce Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons as our new Fuel Up to Play 60 Player Ambassador. Recognizing the power of positive role models, Justin is excited about teaching kids how to treat their bodies well with nutritious foods and daily physical activity. His life experiences, belief in the importance of education and passion for youth development allows him to connect with youth in encouraging ways – making him a great fit for this role.

Dairy MAX, the Dallas Cowboys and students from the Dallas-Fort Worth area kicked off the 2018 NFL Draft week with a Fuel Up to Play 60 Touchdown Celebration! Nearly 500 students from DFW school districts gathered at AT&T Stadium on Tuesday, April 24 to participate in a day focused on learning the importance of nutrition and physical activity. The students and their program advisors were chosen to attend the event after completing all Six Steps of the Fuel Up to Play 60 program during the 2017-2018 school year.

Kids who eat a healthy breakfast are more prepared to succeed during the school day, and school breakfast ensures affordable access for all students to this important meal. Each year during National School Breakfast Week and National Nutrition Month, Dairy MAX hosts the Fuel Up to Play 60 Breakfast Games, an interactive Olympic-style event, to highlight the importance of breakfast.

Teachers and coaches are some of the most impactful people our children encounter while growing up. There’s no argument that a great teacher can change a student’s life for the better! By providing motivation, inspiration and guidance, teachers are responsible for building the future of our society. Here at Dairy MAX, we have the pleasure of working with so many of these amazing teachers and coaches on a regular basis with our Fuel Up to Play 60 program.

Morning is a great time to fuel up for success. In fact, eating breakfast has been shown to help students achieve greatness by improving attendance, concentration and grades! Sadly, 75% of K–8 teachers surveyed report that their students regularly come to school without eating breakfast.