Bath County CES

Title:

Making Positive Choices Toward a Healthier You

MAP:

4-H Family and Consumer Sciences

Agents Involved:

Terence Clemons

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Health 4-H Core Curriculum

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

4-H Youth Development Programming

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Truth and Consequences: The Choice is Yours

MAJOR PROGRAM 4:

Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum

Situation:

In a 2012 Kids Count County Report, 41% of youth males are obese and 30% of youth females are obese. Bath County also has 1,714 children using Medicaid Program. Bath County School District reports that 72% of School Aged Youth are on free or reduced lunch program. With these alarming numbers education and sources are critical to combat obesity, poor or dangerous lifestyle choices and other factors that affect Bath County youth everyday.

Long-Term Outcomes:

Youth live longer healthier lives

Medical expenses per youth are reduced

Youth reduce the risks of heart disease, risk of high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, forms of cancers, and other health related illnesses

Intermediate Outcomes:

Youth increase level of activity

Youth eat healthier diets that incorporate all 5 food groups of My Plate

Participants are aware of health risk/situations and seek medical help when needed

Initial Outcomes:

Participants are introduced and learn how to use My Plate information for meal planning

Participants will learn the health risks associated with obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease

Participants will understand the importance of daily exercise

Evaluation:

Long-Term Outcome: Obesity rates will decrease from youth involvement in 4-H programming

Indicator: Improved diet and health monitoring practices

Method: 4-HCCS Curriculum, Extension Staff, 4-H Volunteers

Timeline: Year Round

Intermediate Outcome: Youth have participated, identified, and share information learned through programming

Indicator: Increase participation in health focused initiatives

Method: 4-HCCS Curriculum, Extension Staff, 4-H Volunteers

Timeline: Year Round

Initial Outcome: Youth can explain the benefits of a healthier lifestyle

Indicator: Pre and Post Assessments

Method: 4-HCCS Curriculum, Extension Staff, 4-H Volunteers

Timeline: Year Round

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Home School Youth, Junior 4-Hers, tweens, and teens

Project or Activity: Various Day or Overnight Camp Settings

Content or Curriculum: Spark After School, SNAP Resources, Farmer's Market 

Inputs:4-H Council, volunteers, school teachers and administrators, grant sources, and county agents

Date: Beginning to the end of program year

Audience: Home School Youth, Junior 4-Hers, tweens, and teens

Project or Activity: Shooting Sports

Content or Curriculum: Shooting Sports Guidelines

Inputs: Shooting Sports Coaches, Extension Staff, 4-H Volunteers

Date: Beginning to the end of program year

Audience: Home School Youth, Junior 4-Hers, tweens, and teens

Project or Activity: Healthy Eating Programs, Day Camps

Content or Curriculum: SNAP-ED, Super Star Chef

Inputs:4-H Council, Volunteers, School Teachers and Administrators, grant sources, and county agents

Date: Beginning to the end of program year

Audience: High School Youth in Life Skills Class

Project or Activity: Cooking Lessons and Healthy Choices Lessons

Content: 4-H Foods Curriculum, 4-H Microwave Cooking Curriculum, My Plate, SNAP Ed Resources

Inputs: Extension Agent, School Teachers

Date: Fall and Spring of School Year

Success Stories