1. HEALTHIER ME
Wellness Fundamentals for Elementary School

2. Why Nutrition & Fitness Education?
1 in 3
American kids and teens is overweight or obese. The prevalence of obesity in children more than tripled over the past four decades.1
97%
of elementary school teachers believe nutrition education is important.3
96%
of elementary schools are unable to provide daily physical education. 4
There are strong research ties between physical health & academic success.2
(1) American Heart Association (2011), (2) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2014) , (3) Perera et al (2015) , (4) White House Task Force on Child Obesity (2010)

3. The Student Journey
Taking a “learning by doing” approach, students help a friendly health monster, Chester, navigate food and fitness decisions throughout the day. From filling a plate with healthy meals to finding ways to boost Chester’s flexibility, strength, and endurance, students model positive health outcomes they can readily take back to their own lives.

4. Healthier Me Wellness Fundamentals for Elementary School At-a-Glance
Healthy lifestyles start early, when our eating habits and fitness routines are just forming. This course turns familiar scenarios into teachable moments to build healthy behaviors students can use throughout their lives. From building a balanced plate to identifying the activities that will improve their endurance, students will learn to become a Healthier Me.
Course Highlights
Interactive scenarios to model and reinforce healthy behaviors
Rich illustration and character animations to keep learners engaged
Real-world food and fitness choices
Course Topics
Making healthy decisions
Eating well-balanced meals
Nutritional properties of foods
Benefits of physical activity
Grade Level: 1st - 4th
Course Length: 20 – 25 minutes
Aligns with National Health Education Standards (NHES),
USDA Dietary Guidelines

5. Course Flow

6. Key Pillars
Interactive, gamified activities that reinforce key learning objectives in nutrition and fitness
Just-in-time instruction that provides guided practice and targeted feedback
Content and visuals tailored for emerging literacy