Foundations of Healthy Living

Our Foundations of Healthy Living course helps students build a strong foundation by learning how food, movement, and lifestyle choices impact the body and mind. Rooted in real, whole-food principles, this course also includes a weekly physical fitness session to help students connect knowledge with action. It encourages critical thinking about what we eat, how we move, and the habits we form.

Students will explore:

• The difference between whole and processed foods, and why ultra-processed food harms health

• The importance of nutrient-dense foods, with a focus on meats, fruits, and simple ingredients

• How sunlight, daily movement, and proper hydration support long-term wellness

• Label reading, meal planning, and basic food prep skills

• The connection between nutrition and energy, focus, sleep, and mood

• Practical fitness activities to support strength, energy, and confidence

This course is ideal for middle and high school students and can be customized as:

• A semester health or wellness credit

• A science or elective credit (with added biology/human anatomy focus)

Whether your student is just beginning to learn about health or wants to take more ownership of their habits, this course is designed to be practical, empowering, and deeply relevant to everyday life.

The Transformation You Can Expect

By the end of this course, your student will:

• Understand how different foods affect the body, brain, blood sugar, and mood

• Recognize the difference between nourishing whole foods and harmful processed products

• Learn why meats, fruits, and simple ingredients support long-term health

• Appreciate how sunlight, movement, and hydration contribute to physical and mental well-being

• Build strength, endurance, and confidence through regular fitness activities

• Make more intentional choices about what they eat and how they care for their body

• Feel equipped to plan simple, healthy meals and avoid common nutrition traps

This course goes beyond surface-level learning—it equips students to live with strength, clarity, and resilience by forming habits that will serve them for life.