4051 - Health 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
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4051.1) | 400 |
Number of youth that report making healthy lifestyle choices |
4051.2) | 133 |
Number of youth that report not engaging in risky behavior |
4051.3) | 100 |
Number of youth that report feeling good about themselves |
4051.4) | 60 |
Number of youth that report that they know how to handle stress |
Author: Lee Ann McCuiston
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Healthy Living is one of three 4-H mission mandates. Physical activity is a component of this mandate. “Moderate physical activity can reduce the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer, stress and high blood pressure. Physically active people live longer and better quality lives than inactive people. Physical activity levels decrease across the lifespan. Children and youth should engage in 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity,