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Cruising through the Mission Mandates
for Healthy Living Excellence
Janet EdwardsLinda Kirk FoxMay 2011
Positive Youth Development…
• Considers the whole young person, not just a single characteristic or problem.
• Focuses on the positive outcomes we desire for young people, not the negative outcomes we hope to prevent.
• Youth have to be seen as central actors in their own development.
• Emphasizes the importance of environment and creating opportunities.
• Is dependent on family and community development as it occurs in the context of the family, community and society.
• Programs must be available to all young people.
From: Cathann Kress NIFA, USDA
Mission Mandates
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• Research indicates that obesity and the problems associated with childhood obesity have reached epidemic proportions.
• According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the increase in childhood obesity represents an “unprecedented burden” on children’s health.
• Today 25 million children aged 17 and under are considered obese or overweight.
The Need for Healthy Living
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Collaboration among federal agencies
President Obama, assisted by Michelle Obama, signs MOU between U.S. Depts. of Education; Health and Human Services; and Agriculture
Historic federal collaboration - www.letsmove.gov
• Its mission engages youth and families through access and opportunities to achieve optimal physical, social, and emotional well-being.
• The 4-H Healthy Living Program reaches 2.5 million youth in 50 states.
• It mobilizes young people and implement sustainable strategies that will create healthy lifestyles for America’s families.
Framework for Healthy Youth
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Framework for Healthy Youth What is health?
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•Health as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease, or infirmity” (WHO, 2006).
•"Wellbeing is a state of being with others, where human needs are met, where one can act meaningfully to pursue one's goals, and where one enjoys a satisfactory quality of life”
•A combination of physical, emotional, social and mental well-being is vital to achieve overall health.
Framework for Healthy Youth
9Activity 1 - Puzzle
Adaptation of Socio-Ecological Model
10Adapted From: Helen Chipman PhD, RD NIFA, USDA
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Activity 2 – Apply “Civic Engagement” framework
Nutrition Education is…
• Any combination of educational strategies
• Accompanied by environmental supports
• Designed to facilitate the voluntary adoption of food and nutrition-related behaviors conducive to health and well-being
• Delivered through multiple venues
• Involves activities at the individual, community, and policy levels
Modified from definition given by Isobel Contento, EdD, RD
From: Helen Chipman PhD, RD NIFA, USDA
Framework for Healthy Youth
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Activity 3 – Apply “Science” framework
Framework for Healthy Youth
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EDUCATIONAL L E A D E R S H I P / DECEMBER 2 0 0 9 / JANUARY 2010
Who we reach…
4-H• Youth 5 – 19 years • Family
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• Trained Youth Development Educators
• Volunteer Development
Food $ense• SNAP (Food Stamp)
Eligible Youth and Families
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• Trained Nutrition Educators
• Volunteer Development
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What we do…
4-H• Youth development• Fitness• Agriculture/Gardening• Eco-Stewardship• SET or Science• Leadership / Citizenship• Family Involvement
Food $ense• Nutrition Education• Physical Activity• Food Resource
management• Life skills – Cooking,
Meal planning, Garden enhanced nutrition
• Family Involvement
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• Increase consumption of fruits and vegetables
• Healthy weights portion control physical activity
• Whole grains• Lean meats • Label reading• Low cost
Program Emphasis
I am teaching my brother how to wash his hands before dinner.” -Youth, Clark Co.
“Wow, you really do
need math to cook!”
-Jr. Chef, Mason Co.
Improving Self-Efficacy
Where we do it…
4-H• School Enrichment• After-school programs• Clubs• Camps
Food $ense• Schools• Parks and Recreation• Community Centers • Summer camps
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How we do it…
4-H• Positive Youth
Development
Food $ense• Hands on /
Experiential Nutrition Education
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Framework for Healthy Youth
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Sharing ideas for Healthy Youth
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Sharing ideas for Healthy Youth
Resources for Healthy Youth
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• Healthy Living Mission – Goal is to increase from 2.5 Million to 2.75 Million 4-H Youth
• Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA) Challenge• Goal is to have 100,000 4-H Youth enroll• http://www.presidentschallenge.org/natl4-H • Six weeks to:
Move it Log it Earn it
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Framework for Healthy Youth
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Thank You!
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Framework for Healthy Youth