Fighting the childhood obesity problem at Mayfield Middle School is an ongoing campaign. As a family and consumer sciences (FCS) teacher, the author decided to go outside the box to teach students and their families how to cook healthy dishes, eat a balanced and nutritious diet, and exercise regularly. All students at Mayfield attend a 6-week exploratory Consumer Science class. Students learn about the food pyramid, search the internet for nutritious recipes, cook healthy recipes, write articles about wellness for their newsletter, "Fun, Food, Fitness and Family Newsletter," and participate in an annual food and fitness night each year with their families.