NSTEP

NSTEP stands for Nutrition Students Teachers Exercising with Parents. We believe that small changes add up to massive results.

We are a registered charity with a mission to create a wave of health across Canada and help children, families, and the community to eat better, walk more, and live longer. Our programs encourage everyone to learn and practice new behaviours, so they become habits. One example is our NSTEP EAT WALK LIVE program, which provides fun, interactive nutrition and physical activity education for kids, t

eachers, and parents within our communities. We strive to have communities and schools share common goals and work together to create cultural change, leading to a healthier environment.

05/06/2026

We’re grateful to and for their support in helping us expand NSTEP’s work in building healthier communities.

This funding allows us to continue delivering culturally relevant health education, empowering youth and families to make informed choices about their well-being.

From hands-on nutrition activity educational workshops to community outreach, we’re seeing the impact every day. Stronger knowledge, healthier habits, and more confident communities.

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04/09/2026

Dr. Julia Rucklidge is coming to Calgary on April 14 all the way from New Zealand!

Join her for a powerful talk on Nutrition the Foundation of Mental Wellness — happening in person at the University of Calgary Downtown Campus or online.

Let’s fill the room (and the internet!) and learn why nutrition matters. 🍎🥦💛

!!click the link in our bio to register!!

02/14/2026

Show your heart some love this Valentine’s Day ❤️

Fall in love with whole fruits, whole grains, and healthy fats. Simple choices that support heart health, improve cholesterol, and keep you feeling your best. 💛

02/09/2026

Over the weekend, we had the opportunity to support Fresh for Kids Snack Program, helping deliver fun, nutritious snack packs to students in underserved schools.

A huge thank you to the students for volunteering — together we assembled 450 snack packs in just one hour! 💛 Small actions, big impact.

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from the NSTEP Team💛💛We’re grateful for our community and wish you health, rest, and joy this season!🎄🎄

11/30/2025

Great things happen when like minded individuals collaborate so children, youth and families thrive! Thanks Wachowich .

Chef on NSTEP- Nutrition Students Teachers Exercising with Parents with coming soon! Stay tuned for updates! 🌱🥑🍎

11/02/2025

It’s time for another ✨Saturday Student Spotlight✨

“Hi, my name is Avery Dillabough! I am in my third year of Kinesiology and Education combined at the University of Calgary and am currently a practicum student with NSTEP. I heard about NSTEP from a previous practicum student and I am beyond grateful to work with the organization myself. NSTEP has allowed me to gain experience in both of my degrees which I appreciate as it is a Kinesiology practicum.
I grew up in a very rural area and this has given me a unique perspective on health and physical activity. A few of my favourites... My favourite sports to play are volleyball and dance and my favorite sports to watch are hockey and baseball. My favourite ways to get active is by going to
spin class and taking my dogs for walks when I am home. My favourite healthy meal is lettuce and chicken rice paper wraps with peanut sauce. I have a passion for physical activity, health and teaching. NSTEP has enhanced my education on simple ways to eat healthy and get active and the effects it has on not just our body but our brains too and I strive to share my knowledge with many others. My favourite part about my practicum thus far has been being able to work on a project that explores integrating fundamental movement skills into classrooms as I think this will be valuable for me in the future as I plan to pursue a career as a rural teacher. Looking forward to continuing the rest of the semester with NSTEP!”

10/04/2025

It’s time for another ✨Saturday Student Spotlight ✨

“Hi everyone! My name is Devyanshi, and I’m a Kinesiology student at the University of Calgary. I’m passionate about promoting health, wellness, and active living while creating inclusive spaces where everyone feels supported. Through my practicum, I’m excited to apply what I’ve learned in the classroom to real-world experiences, connect with the community, and continue growing both personally and professionally. Outside of school, I enjoy staying active, volunteering, and finding new ways to inspire positive change.”

We are so excited to have Devyanshi on our team! ❤️📚

09/26/2025

A big thank you to for hosting such a wonderful BBQ event!🍎🎉 It was such a joy to connect with students and their families while celebrating community, food, and fun. 💛💛💛

09/20/2025

It’s time for another ✨Saturday Student Spotlight ✨

“Hi everyone! My name is Sam and I’m in my final semester of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary. I first heard about NSTEP after leading a service project aimed at providing nutrition and exercise-related educational programming for Calgary youth! The work I did in the project inspired me to continue with NSTEP and make meaningful impact in the world of health and nutrition!

My favourite ways to stay active are taking dance and other workout classes, like yoga and pilates throughout the city - I’m always open to class recommendations :)

Looking forward to a great semester!”

We are so excited to have Sam on our team! ❤️📚

09/02/2025

Welcome back, students, families, and educators! 🍎✏️ NSTEP is excited to join you for another year of learning, growing, and building healthy habits together. 🌟

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Calgary, AB

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http://www.nstep.ca/

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