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| 4061 - Health | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4061.1) | 500 |
Number of youth who were educated on health and well-being through 4-H programs (KOSA) |
| 4061.2) | 371 |
Number of youth who indicated they made healthy lifestyle choices as a result of what they learned through 4-H programming (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) | 400 |
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) |
| 4061.3) | 250 |
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) |
Author: Renata Farmer
Major Program: Health
According to the CDC, empty calories contribute to 40% of daily calories for children and adolescents and most do not consume the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables. In a world full of hectic schedules, fast food and convenience, the challenge for families and children to eat healthy is difficult. 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 and they will be more likely to eat healthier as ad
