Join SUDIA in the celebration of World School Milk Day

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What do 40 countries have in common?

On Sept. 28 schools around the globe will celebrate the 12th anniversary of World School Milk Day (WSMD).

WSMD is an international event celebrating the importance of school milk and the dairy farm families who work hard to provide this nutrient-rich beverage.

Want to get involved? You can join more than 40 countries in this year’s celebration by hosting some of these fun WSMD activities:

1. Host a milk mustache contest. Take snapshots of students and display the photos in the cafeteria. Milk Mustache Recipe: Mix 2 cups milk + 2 cups vanilla ice cream + 2 to 3 Tbsp. vanilla instant pudding in blender.
2. Sponsor a "Dairy Door" decorating contest among the grades or classes.
3. Breakfast Picnic: Set up an inviting breakfast picnic area that students can visit before school or between periods. Choose a convenient location and offer nutritious and tasty choices, such as a new flavored yogurt or other recipes made with milk.

WSMD is an opportunity to promote dairy farming through school activities. Support materials include Milk on the Mooove DVD, dairy posters and state dairy fact sheets.

Check out the complete list of WSMD activity ideas, and don’t forget to order support materials for your WSMD activities. All orders must be received by Friday, Sept. 9.

Contact your SUDIA program account manager for help in planning this year’s WSMD celebration.

Fuel Up To Play 60 helps to promote healthy eating opportunities

World School Milk Day activities are a great example of a Healthy Eating Play for your Fuel Up To Play 60 (FUTP60) program.

As a school nutrition professional, you have the expertise and experience to influence students’ choices both in and outside the cafeteria. You can help students and staff understand the benefits of healthy eating and participate in activities that demonstrate your commitment to the long-term health of students and schools. You also can provide guidance to students as they help make positive changes in the school environment. They can’t do it without you!

How can you participate and win a FUTP60 Cooler Bag?  

1. Join the League and Get Rewards: Go FuelUpToPlay60.com and login or register as a program advisor.
2. Plan a Healthy Eating Play: After you login to FuelUpToPlay 60 as a program advisor, you will see My Dashboard. Go to the Six Steps logo and select Step 5, Game Time. Choose the Add/Edit Plays and select the Point of Purchase Promo and submit. If you have photographs or videos of your World School Milk Day activities, go to the Challenges Section on your dashboard and select submit a challenge. You will be able to upload your World School Milk Day story directly to School Tube. By selecting the Point of Purchase Play or submitting a challenge to School Tube, you will be entered for a chance to win a FUTP60 one-crate cooler bag to help keep milk cold.

For additional ideas on how you can get involved, click here. To enroll as a FUTP60 advisor, visit www.fueluptoplay60.com.

DASH diet may help teen girls manage weight

A new research study, "Use of a DASH food group score to predict excess weight gain in adolescent girls," evaluated the eating habits of more than 2,300 girls over the age of 10 to determine how teens’ diets affect their ability to manage weight. The study found that those who followed an eating pattern similar to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, gained less excess weight by the time they reached young adulthood than girls who did not follow this approach.

To learn more about the study and the DASH diet, visit The Dairy Report.

July's Dairy Council Digest discusses flavored milk's nutrient package

The July/August Dairy Council Digest, "Why Flavored Milk is a Nutritious Choice for Children," examines the impact of reducing or eliminating flavored milk in schools on students' milk consumption. It also provides an overview of recent recommendations and policy statements regarding flavored milk consumption from leading health professional organizations. Read more at NationalDairyCouncil.org.

In this issue:

Join SUDIA in the celebration of World School Milk Day

Fuel Up To Play 60 helps to promote healthy eating opportunities

DASH diet may help teen girls manage weight

July's Dairy Council Digest discusses flavored milk's nutrient package

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