Inspiring Kids for Life

We inspire kids to live active, healthy lives.

Partnering with schools and youth programs nationwide, we empower kids to be active, eat healthier and believe
in their own potential—one healthy decision at a time.

THE LIFESTAR CHALLENGE™

Our no cost curriculum and scalable model empowers kids and families

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I AM ACTIVE!

Take part in physical activity everyday.

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I EAT RIGHT!

Eat the right foods in the right amounts.

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I CAN DO IT!

Set goals and make 
good choices.

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Healthy LifeStars® is giving kids the tools and the confidence to grow up healthy and strong.

We are fighting against the epidemic of childhood obesity by teaching kids healthy habits for life—especially in communities hit hardest by obesity.

For our youth, the road to health is challenging, yet compared to their peers, our LifeStar kids are thriving:

Improved self-confidence

Better academic performance

More regular exercise

Less time spent on screens

Obesity, the #1 health 
problem kids face today is mostly preventable.

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7.2M+

7.2M+ kids and adolescents are obese or overweight.

70%

70% of overweight adolescents are more likely to become overweight adults.

$173B

$173B in obesity-related annual health care costs are greater than those for all cancers combined.

JOIN US

Ready to make a difference in your community?

Join Healthy LifeStars as a coach, donor, volunteer or intern. The exhilaration of seeing kids reach a goal and flash that ear-to-ear grin? That’s joy doing cartwheels.

Media & Events

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Take the StepUp4Kids™ Challenge This September 

September is National Childhood Obesity Month, making it the perfect time to take steps…

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Healthy LifeStars Celebrates National Nutrition Month with Xavier Rush 

In celebration of National Nutrition Month, Healthy LifeStars partnered with celebrity ambassador Xavier Rush…

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Healthy LifeStars Recognizes Josh Grant and Lance Dunlop at 2026 StepUp4Kids™

The Healthy LifeStars Annual StepUp4Kids Fundraiser is an evening dedicated to celebrating the people…

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Healthy LifeStars Expands Its Impact in New Orleans

Healthy LifeStars is proud to expand its mission in New Orleans, bringing the LifeStar…

OUR HEALTHY LIFESTARS PARTNERS

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