Extension
It Starts With Us
| 4061 - Health | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4061.1) | 200 |
Number of youth who were educated on health and well-being through 4-H programs (KOSA) |
| 4061.2) | 100 |
Number of youth who indicated they made healthy lifestyle choices as a result of what they learned through 4-H programming (PRACTICE) |
| 4061.3) | 25 |
Number of youth who indicated they increased their daily number of servings of fruits and vegetables eaten as a result of 4-H programs (PRACTICE) |
| 4061.6) | 0 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC) |
| 4061.4) | 0 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC) |
Author: Leah VanMeter
Major Program: Health
Per the CDC, by the time students complete high school, 2/3 of students have tried alcohol and 1/2 report having ever used marijuana. According to the CDC, teen substance use can affect the growth and development of teen, specifically brain development, increases the odds of other risky behavior such as unprotected sex and dangerous driving, and can contribute to the development of chronic health issues as adults. The CDC also notes that early initiation of substance use increases the chan
