STEPS to a Healthy Teen participants experience a variety of learning methods and tools such as games, case scenarios, computer software programs, cooking demonstrations, and fitness challenges. Most activities range from 45 to 60 minutes and include accompanying handouts.
Activities includes a Teen Research (TR) Challenge take-home task to encourage healthier lifestyles through thought-provoking activities for teens to solve themselves or with their families.
It is strongly recommended to combine the Facilitator Guide with the Youth Notebook to provide full access to all curriculum content.
Activity 1
Families, Food, and Fitness
ChooseMyPlate
SuperTracker
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Increase Physical Activity
Activity 3
Order MyPlate Poster
Download MyPlate Posters
Right Size Your Portions
Quick and Healthy Recipes From Families, Food, and Fitness
Interactive Beverage Guide to Sugars
Activity 5
The Facts and Myths About Energy Drinks
Rethink Your Drink
Interactive Beverage Guide to Sugars
Activity 6
Increase Physical Activity
Move More Everyday
How Much Physical Activity Do Children Need?
Let’s Move
Activity 7
Tame the Tube
How To Be Media Savvy
Media, Body Image, and Unhealthy Eating
Activity 8
What Is the Difference Between Physical Fitness, Exercise, and Physical Activity?
Interactive Fast Food Menu With Fitness
Activity 9
What Is the Difference Between Physical Fitness, Exercise, and Physical Activity?
How to Spot Whole Grains
5 Secrets to Healthy 30 Minute Meals
Interactive Fast Food Menu With Fitness
Activity 10
Food Desert
Your Food Environment Atlas
Culture & Food
Shop 4-H Healthy Living Curriculum
From food science to fitness, Shop 4‑H offers a variety of healthy living curriculum.