Category Archives: Physical Activity

A Different New Year’s Resolution

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This week a reporter from our local newspaper called me about a New Year’s article he was writing.  What can a person do to make their lives better for 2013 besides the same old weight loss, more exercise, stop smoking blah blah blah he asked?  It took only a second for me to respond!  Not because I am quick on my feet, but because I had given this some thought recently. I always strive to lead a healthier life—it is a
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Fuel Up to Play 60–Nebraska and Beyond!

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This is a guest blog from the Midwest Dairy Council.  It really goes to show you how great Nebraskans are!

Fuel Up to Play 60 Report Card: Schools Improve Nutrition and Physical Activity for a Healthier Generation

 Fuel Up to Play 60’s first “report card” since launching nationally in 2009 shows that schools are making progress in promoting healthier eating habits and increasing physical activity among students, helping to create a healthier school environment. Fuel Up to Play 60 is
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Fuel Up to Play 60—Tasting Day!

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  Today was another wonderful tasting day.  The students tried fresh pineapple and whole wheat dinner rolls.  Our local grocery store has offered fresh pineapple for $0.99--$1.99 all winter long—so we purchased 16 pineapples.  We averaged 10 servings per pineapple.  They were VERY well accepted.  The plate waste was minimal, and only one student out of 120ish stated they hated pineapple.  The whole wheat dinner rolls were less accepted—texture may be an issue.  So we will try white whole wheat bread
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