Steps to Health: 3rd Grade School

Steps to Health 3rd Grade School program serves 3rd graders across North Carolina.

The program consists of 9 sessions that are designed to educate and inspire young children to eat smart. Hands-on activities, games, and physical activity are incorporated into each lesson. Each 30-45 minute lesson includes a taste test of either a snack the student can make after-school or a healthy meal parents can make for dinner.

All participants are awarded a certificate of participation at the completion of the program. Recipes and nutrition and physical activity handouts are sent home to the parents. Evaluation of the lessons include a pre and post nutrition knowledge survey.

Educational Lesson Topics:

  • Eat Smart with My Pyramid
  • Fruit and Vegetable Challenge
  • Label Detectives
  • Re-Think Your Drink
  • Move More with My Pyramid
  • Wholesome Whole Grains
  • Start Smart with Breakfast

Curriculum was developed by Carolyn Dunn, Ph.D, Jenni Albright, MPH, RD, and Lindsay Hecht, MS, RD.

For more information about the Steps to Health School Program, Contact the School Nutrition Associate: Lindsay Hecht.