About Fuel to Thrive
Fuel to Thrive is a 5-lesson program designed to support emerging adults in building practical skills for healthy, realistic eating habits. The goals of Fuel to Thrive are:
- Set personal nutrition goals.
- Understand the basics of balanced meals.
- Develop simple cooking and food preparation skills.
The program also introduces key concepts like reading 1) food labels, 2) making informed choices, 3) managing a food budget, and 4) practicing safe food handling.
Program Components
Each lesson is presented through a PowerPoint with discussions, visual aids, and hands-on activities.
- Lesson 1 – Your Health, Your Way
- Lesson 2 – Slice to Serve
- Lesson 3 – Read It to Eat It
- Lesson 4 – Save Money, Eat Better
- Lesson 5 – Protect Your Plate
Fuel to Thrive has a pre- and post-evaluation built into the PowerPoint presentations via QR codes.
Additional Resources
Interested educators should connect with their county AgriLife Extension office for more information. Find their contact information here: https://counties.agrilife.org/