Teens have great influence on families, younger children and the economy. Engaging them in changing and shaping the future will create lasting social change. Through nrg Powered by Choice™, teens have the opportunity to influence societal norms and play an integral role in communicating what they believe will make healthy easy.
nrg Powered by Choice is a teen-powered health movement that strives for energy balance (energy in = energy out). The movement empowers teens, age 13 to 18, to create and lead changes that support healthy eating and active lifestyles in their schools and communities.
A grassroots movement steeped in the teen world of online communication, nrg Powered by Choice connects youth leaders to industry, media, schools, recreation agencies, and local organizations to improve nutrition and physical activity. Teens become the force behind improving nutrition and physical activity with the help of these connections.
Campaign Highlights 1/08 - 8/08
Through nrg Powered by Choice, teens can:
Own It
- Declare their support at www.poweredbychoice.org and get networked to the movement
- Post an nrg Powered by Choice decal on lockers, cars, or other fun places
- Wear an nrg Powered by Choice t-shirt to show support
Share It
- Teens can send an nrg Powered by Choice e-card to friends
- They can post an nrg Powered by Choice web banner on online networking sites or group web pages to spread the word about nrg
- Make nrg Powered by Choice a “friend” on Facebook or My Space
- Enter online contests and encourage friends to vote for entries.
Change It
- Teens can work with an adult advisor to select a change that supports healthy eating or physical activity
- They can promote the change using nrg Powerd by Choice promo materials
- And plan an nrg Powered by Choice Ultimate Frisbee Fundraiser (April)
- or choose to be a role model for younger kids and plan a Move It Outside event (promoting outdoors and activity with a Frisbee®) at an elementary school or in the community
- Keeping the next generation healthy is a great incentive for adult advisors such as teachers, coaches, and community leaders to aid in the promotion of the nrg Powered by Choice movement.
How can I become an nrg Powered by Choice Adult Advisor?
Getting started is easy
- Declare your support for nrg Powered by Choice
- Order an nrg Powered by Choice Back to School Pack
- Promote nrg Powered by Choice to teens in your school or community group
- Guide your teen leaders in selecting and making a healthy change with 12345! and host an nrg Ultimate Frisbee Fundraiser
