Student Projects and Products

Ohio Action for Healthy Kids improves the health and educational performance of students by empowering them to take charge of their own health and school environment.  Through strategic partnerships with Ohio FCCLA and others, hundreds of students across the state are becoming involved in healthy projects. 

Ohio Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)

Ohio FCCLA is a state charter of the non-profit, national, student led organization for young men and women in family and consumer sciences education.  Ohio has over 400 chapters. One of OFCCLA's state projects, Student Body, promotes wellness within the chapters. Although Student Body has existed for years, since the 2005 partnership with OAFHK, some of the projects on this page have been developed.

FCCLA on the Move

Wanting to take charge of their health, students participated in the 'America on the Move' walking program, an online program that allows users to chart a walking course across the country.  375 students were introduced to the program at the annual retreat.  Healthy Ohioans donated pedometers to the students and teacher advisors. 

• FCCLA on the Move: Student Presentation (PDF)
• FCCLA Advisor Presentation (PDF)

Mentoring Guide

Many FCCLA chapters provide mentoring to elementary school children within their school district. In response to this, a guide for teaching nutrition and physical activity was developed to give chapter members the tools they need to promote healthy lifestyles in schools.  The Mentoring Guide was developed by Paul Branscum, RD, LD, of The Ohio State University- Department of Human Nutrition.

Delaware County's 'The Power of Healthy Choice' Program

Sponsored by the United Way of Delaware County and the Delaware General Health District, the 'Power of Healthy Choice' is a pilot program designed to empower the students of Hayes High School to make healthier lifestyle choices.  The project included:

• A cafeteria makeover
• Classroom education
• Student marketing campaigns
• Project Evaluation

Websites:

• KidsHealth: Teen Page
• LearnToBeHealthy for Teens

Ohio Action for Healthy Kids is collecting School Success Stories that relate to nutrition and physical activity.  By sharing your stories, you may inspire others to adopt your best practices in their schools.  Tell us your success story!  Click here for more details on how to submit your school's success story.