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| 4051 - Health 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4051.1) | 56 |
Number of youth that report making healthy lifestyle choices |
| 4051.2) | 12 |
Number of youth that report not engaging in risky behavior |
| 4051.3) | 56 |
Number of youth that report feeling good about themselves |
| 4051.4) | 56 |
Number of youth that report that they know how to handle stress |
Author: Marla Stillwell
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
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.). Currently, Kentucky’s obesity rate for children ages 10-17 has increased to over 21% (Trust for America’s Health Survey and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation). To address the need to teach life skills and develop heal
