Student Body is an FCCLA national peer education program that helps young people learn to eat right, be fit, and make healthy choices. Its goals are to: help young people make informed, responsible decisions about their health provide youth opportunities to teach others and develop healthy lifestyles, as well as communication and leadership skills.

Student Body Units:

To help members focus their projects, Student Body addresses three units. Members may complete projects in one or several units:

• Eat Right — Explore good nutrition, eating disorders, healthy snacks, supplements, vegetarianism, and more
• Be Fit — Take action related to lifelong exercise habits, obesity, sports training, and other topics
• Make Healthy Choices— Choose a positive lifestyle by avoiding drugs, alcohol, and tobacco; managing stress; building self esteem; and practicing good character.

Awards:

FCCLA offers national recognition to chapters that complete FCCLA Student Body projects. This honor includes cash awards and special recognition at the National Leadership Conference and in Teen Times magazine. Chapters apply for recognition for their hard work and innovative projects with the National Student Body Program Award Application.

• High School Award — $1,000
• Middle School Award — $1,000
• Runner-Up Award — $500

Deadline:  Applications due to FCCLA national headquarters postmarked by March 1.

Partners:

• Action for Healthy Kids
• American Cancer Society
• March of Dimes
• National Dairy Council
• National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy
• National Sleep Foundation

Student Body Info Sheet (.pdf)

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