nrg also pronounced ENERGY (ĕn´ər-jē) n. 1. The ability or capacity to do work or to produce change. 2. An innovative cause campaign for teens to lead change for more balanced nutrition and activity choices.
If you’re like most teens, you know that what you eat and do has a direct impact on your health, energy level, performance, and appearance. You know it makes sense to do the right thing, but you want to do it in your own way.
nrg let’s you and your friends do just that - create and promote a healthy lifestyle in your own way, based on choice and balance.
The Highmark Foundation, through the Highmark Healthy High 5 initiative, is the official sponsor of the nrg-Powered by Choice campaign in the Foundation’s 49-county service region of Pennsylvania.
Highmark Healthy High 5 is a five-year, $100 million initiative aimed to improve the health and well being of children ages 6 -18. For more information on Highmark Healthy High 5, click here.
The nrg campaign engages teen groups and their adult leaders (teachers, group advisors) in healthy change efforts, and also recognizes and rewards groups for their nrg activities. Possible activities include producing media and messages, leading events and fundraisers, taking part in community and civic initiatives, and serving as role models for younger children.
Get started today by signing the nrg Declaration, spreading the message via e-card or web banner, and checking out the nrg Action Guides if you want to develop a plan for change in your school or community. Working with your group advisor, you can even apply for a starter grant and give your plan a little cash boost.
So what are you waiting for? nrg is your thing. Find your balance; make your choice; get out and do it!
