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| 4051 - Health 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4051.1) | 372 |
Number of youth that report making healthy lifestyle choices |
| 4051.2) | 26 |
Number of youth that report not engaging in risky behavior |
| 4051.3) | 134 |
Number of youth that report feeling good about themselves |
| 4051.4) | 12 |
Number of youth that report that they know how to handle stress |
Author: Mary Jane Little
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
According to Lerner and colleagues (2009) , they have consistently found that youth who participated in 4-H programs practiced healthier behaviors compared to youth who participated in similar programs. These behaviors included lower levels of substance abuse and higher levels of physical activity and healthier diets. However, like youth in the larger society, youth in 4-H still are at risk for health-related concerns such as obesity and accidental injury. In response to these risks, 4-H remains
