"Fuel up to Play 60," mainly targets middle school students, but one central Georgia elementary school saw the inspiration in taking part in the program. Morgan Elementary School in Macon is using this opportunity to teach students the value of making their own choices on healthy habits.

Principal Mary Sams says, "It helps our children to start thinking about their choices that they are going to make, to help them in the future years because they won't always be children; hopefully we will establish good eating habits as children as that will stay with them for life."

Registered Dietician and Program Manager Betsy Dietsch says, "The program is student lead; it empowers to make healthier decisions for themselves and their school."

This is a five year campaign that started in 2008 by the National United Dairy Council and the National Football League. The program has then been available to all schools for this past 2009-2010 school year.

The first component of the program is that they must choose a 'Healthy Eating Program.' Principal Mary Sams says the school had a 'Taste and Vote' session earlier this year allowing the children to sample healthy food options and giving them a chance to cast their vote on items they liked.

5th Grader Jack Disotell says, "We think that it inspires kids to eat healthier foods and have more exercise."

The second part is a 'Physical Activity Program.' Students are committing themselves to completing 60 minutes of exercise daily. Morgan's "Walk it! Club" involves students logging how many minutes they spend exercising in and out of school.

4th Grader Toilyn Parker: "It's easy and it's fun to because you don't want to be out of shape as a child and you want to be able to play and exercise and just have a lot of energy."

The program monitors its results by tracking milk sales throughout the entire school year. With the school year coming to a close, results are not in for the 2009-2010 school year, but with strong performance from last year's pilot program, participating schools have seen an increase in milk sales, making this program available to schools nationwide.

Principal Sams says she has already seen the positive change in her students, "Most of the time they'll tell us, "That was good!" or "I like that!""

With guidance from faculty and healthier options for school meals, these children and taking control of their bodies to 'Overcoming Obesity.'

For schools that would like more information on this free program, click on the 'news links' tab above and then click on "Fuel Up to Play 60."