Cruising through the Mission Mandates

for Healthy Living Excellence

Janet EdwardsLinda Kirk FoxMay 2011

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

Mission Mandates

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• 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.

The Need for Healthy Living

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Collaboration among federal agencies

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

Historic federal collaboration - www.letsmove.gov

• 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.

Framework for Healthy Youth

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Framework for Healthy Youth What is health?

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•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.

Framework for Healthy Youth

9Activity 1 - Puzzle

Adaptation of Socio-Ecological Model

10Adapted From: Helen Chipman PhD, RD NIFA, USDA

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Activity 2 – Apply “Civic Engagement” framework

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

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Activity 3 – Apply “Science” framework

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EDUCATIONAL L E A D E R S H I P / DECEMBER 2 0 0 9 / JANUARY 2010

Who we reach…

4-H• Youth 5 – 19 years • Family

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• Trained Youth Development Educators

• Volunteer Development

Food $ense• SNAP (Food Stamp)

Eligible Youth and Families

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• Trained Nutrition Educators

• Volunteer Development

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What we do…

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

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• Increase consumption of fruits and vegetables

• Healthy weights portion control physical activity

• Whole grains• Lean meats • Label reading• Low cost

Program Emphasis

I am teaching my brother how to wash his hands before dinner.” -Youth, Clark Co.

“Wow, you really do

need math to cook!”

-Jr. Chef, Mason Co.

Improving Self-Efficacy

Where we do it…

4-H• School Enrichment• After-school programs• Clubs• Camps

Food $ense• Schools• Parks and Recreation• Community Centers • Summer camps

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How we do it…

4-H• Positive Youth

Development

Food $ense• Hands on /

Experiential Nutrition Education

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Sharing ideas for Healthy Youth

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Sharing ideas for Healthy Youth

Resources for Healthy Youth

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• 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

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Thank You!

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Framework for Healthy Youth