The National Dairy Council teamed with the Midwest Dairy Council and the NFL to recently launch “Fuel Up to Play 60”, a program designed to encourage healthy eating habits and an active lifestyles to the nation’s youth who face a challenge battling the epidemic of childhood obesity.  The program is summarized by its motto: “Be Healthy, Be Active, Make a Difference.”

David Crook, a dairy farmer from Humboldt, was among those present at the September 12 press conference at the Nebraska State Capitol promoting the program to Nebraska’s schools. Crook operates a 100-head dairy along with his wife and brother and couldn’t be happier with the program. “We have an extremely great product for our kids. It’s a big part of the solution to childhood obesity. How can we beat this opportunity?”

Crook applauded Governor Heineman’s support for the program and was pleased by the fact that the governor was the first in the nation to pledge support for the program. Crook, in addition to other family dairy producers across the state, was highly encouraged with the strong support for the dairy industry and to Nebraska’s youth.

Listen to David Crook’s press conference comments here.

To learn more about Fuel Up to Play 60 program, visit FuelUpToPlay60.com.