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Cruising through the Mission Mandates for Healthy Living Excellence

Cruising through the Mission Mandates for Healthy Living Excellence. Janet Edwards Linda Kirk Fox May 2011. Positive Youth Development…. Considers the whole young person, not just a single characteristic or problem.

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Cruising through the Mission Mandates for Healthy Living Excellence

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  1. Cruising through the Mission Mandates for Healthy Living Excellence Janet Edwards Linda Kirk Fox May 2011

  2. Positive Youth Development… • Considers the whole young person, not just a single characteristic or problem. • Focuses on the positive outcomes we desire for young people, not the negative outcomes we hope to prevent. • Youth have to be seen as central actors in their own development. • Emphasizes the importance of environment and creating opportunities. • Is dependent on family and community development as it occurs in the context of the family, community and society. • Programs must be available to all young people. From: Cathann Kress NIFA, USDA

  3. Mission Mandates 3

  4. The Need for Healthy Living • Research indicates that obesity and the problems associated with childhood obesity have reached epidemic proportions. • According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the increase in childhood obesity represents an “unprecedented burden” on children’s health. • Today 25 million children aged 17 and under are considered obese or overweight.

  5. Collaboration among federal agencies President Obama, assisted by Michelle Obama, signs MOU between U.S. Depts. of Education; Health and Human Services; and Agriculture

  6. Historic federal collaboration - www.letsmove.gov

  7. Framework for Healthy Youth • Its mission engages youth and families through access and opportunities to achieve optimal physical, social, and emotional well-being. • The 4-H Healthy Living Program reaches 2.5 million youth in 50 states. • It mobilizes young people and implement sustainable strategies that will create healthy lifestyles for America’s families.

  8. Framework for Healthy Youth What is health? • Health as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease, or infirmity” (WHO, 2006). • "Wellbeing is a state of being with others, • where human needs are met, • where one can act meaningfully to pursue one's goals, and • where one enjoys a satisfactory quality of life” • A combination of physical, emotional, social and mental well-being is vital to achieve overall health. 8

  9. Framework for Healthy Youth Activity 1 - Puzzle 9

  10. Adaptation of Socio-Ecological Model Adapted From: Helen Chipman PhD, RD NIFA, USDA 10

  11. Framework for Healthy Youth Activity 2 – Apply “Civic Engagement” framework 11

  12. Nutrition Education is… • Any combination of educational strategies • Accompanied by environmental supports • Designed to facilitate the voluntary adoption of food and nutrition-related behaviors conducive to health and well-being • Delivered through multiple venues • Involves activities at the individual, community, and policy levels Modified from definition given by Isobel Contento, EdD, RD  From: Helen Chipman PhD, RD NIFA, USDA

  13. Framework for Healthy Youth Activity 3 – Apply “Science” framework 13

  14. Framework for Healthy Youth EDUCATIONAL L E A D E R S H I P / DECEMBER 2 0 0 9 / JANUARY 2010 14

  15. 4-H Youth 5 – 19 years Family ***************** Trained Youth Development Educators Volunteer Development Food $ense SNAP (Food Stamp) Eligible Youth and Families ****************** Trained Nutrition Educators Volunteer Development Who we reach… 15

  16. 4-H Youth development Fitness Agriculture/Gardening Eco-Stewardship SET or Science Leadership / Citizenship Family Involvement Food $ense Nutrition Education Physical Activity Food Resource management Life skills – Cooking, Meal planning, Garden enhanced nutrition Family Involvement What we do… 16

  17. Program Emphasis • Increase consumption of fruits and vegetables • Healthy weights • portion control • physical activity • Whole grains • Lean meats • Label reading • Low cost

  18. Improving Self-Efficacy “Wow, you really do need math to cook!” -Jr. Chef, Mason Co. I am teaching my brother how to wash his hands before dinner.” -Youth, Clark Co.

  19. 4-H School Enrichment After-school programs Clubs Camps Food $ense Schools Parks and Recreation Community Centers Summer camps Where we do it… 19

  20. 4-H Positive Youth Development Food $ense Hands on / Experiential Nutrition Education How we do it… 20

  21. Framework for Healthy Youth 21

  22. Sharing ideas for Healthy Youth 22

  23. Sharing ideas for Healthy Youth 23

  24. Resources for Healthy Youth • Healthy Living Mission – Goal is to increase from 2.5 Million to 2.75 Million 4-H Youth • Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA) Challenge • Goal is to have 100,000 4-H Youth enroll • http://www.presidentschallenge.org/natl4-H • Six weeks to: • Move it • Log it • Earn it 24

  25. Framework for Healthy Youth 25

  26. Framework for Healthy Youth 26

  27. Framework for Healthy Youth 27

  28. Framework for Healthy Youth Thank You!

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