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| 4061 - 4-H Health Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4061.1) | 55 |
Number of youth who indicated they pay attention to how much fruit they eat each day (Common Measures – HE 1) |
| 4061.2) | 55 |
Number of youth who indicated they pay attention to how many vegetables they eat each day (Common Measures – HE 2) |
| 4061.3) | 55 |
Number of youth who indicated they pay attention to how much water they drink each day (Common Measures – HE 3) |
| 4061.4) | 55 |
Number of youth who indicated they eat breakfast every day or most days (Common Measures – HE 6) |
| 4061.5) | 55 |
Number of youth who indicated they learned about healthy food choices through 4-H (Common Measures – HE 10) |
| 4061.6) | 84 |
Number of youth who indicated they pay attention to how active they are each day (Common Measures – BA 1) |
| 4061.7) | 67 |
Number of youth who indicated they pay attention to how much time they spend in front of a screen (TV, computer, tablet, or smartphone) each day (Common Measures – BA 2) |
| 4061.8) | 84 |
Number of youth who indicated they talked about ways to be active in 4-H (Common Measures – BA 5) |
| 4061.9) | 213 |
Number of youth that report they know how to handle stress |
| 4061.10) | 55 |
Number of youth who report making healthy lifestyle choices |
Author: Alexandria Bryant
Major Program: 4-H Health Core Curriculum
Kentucky’s obesity rate for children ages 10-17 has increased to over 21% and youth need healthy cooking and eating habits now more than ever (Trust for Americas Health, 2011). According to the American Heart Association, teaching youth how to prepare their own food will give them a skill they can use for a lifetime, they will be more likely to eat healthier as adults, and build self-confidence. (Cooking With Your Children; Web MD; May 30, 2008.) In order to address these needs and provide
Author: Alexandria Bryant
Major Program: 4-H Health Core Curriculum
COVID-19 is a public health crisis for both physical and mental well-being. According to David Weisenhorn, UK Senior Specialist for Parenting and Child Development, “the uncertainty around COVID-19 is even harder for children.” Breckinridge County 4-H aimed to support mental health among youth during this crisis while following CDC and social distancing guidelines. The goal of the 4-H program was to provide hands-on programming for youth, using digital and non-digital opportunities.
