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.
• 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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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.
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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
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.
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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.
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Framework for Healthy Youth
Activity 1 - Puzzle
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Adaptation of Socio-Ecological Model
SOCIAL STRUCTURE, POLICIES,
PRACTICES Public Policy – national, state,
local laws
INSTITUTION, ORGANIZATION,
COMMUNITY
Organizational – organizations, social
institutions
COMMUNITY – relationships among
organizations
INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, HOUSEHOLD
Interpersonal - family, friends, social
networks
INDIVIDUAL– knowledge,
attitudes, skills
Adapted From: Helen Chipman PhD, RD NIFA, USDA
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Framework for Healthy Youth
Activity 2 – Apply “Civic Engagement” framework
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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 wellbeing
• 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
Framework for Healthy Youth
Activity 3 – Apply “Science” framework
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Framework for Healthy Youth
Integrate
Collaborate
Coordinate
Cooperate
Communicate
EDUCATIONAL L E A D E R S H I P / DECEMBER 2 0 0 9 / JANUARY 2010
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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…
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4-H
Youth development
Fitness
Agriculture/Gardening
Eco-Stewardship
SET or Science
Leadership / Citizenship
Family Involvement
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Food $ense
Nutrition Education
Physical Activity
Food Resource
management
Life skills – Cooking, Meal
planning, Garden
enhanced nutrition
Family Involvement
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Program Emphasis
• Increase
consumption of
fruits and vegetables
• Healthy weights
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portion control
physical activity
Whole grains
Lean meats
Label reading
Low cost
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.
Where we do it…
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4-H
School Enrichment
After-school programs
Clubs
Camps
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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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Framework for Healthy Youth
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Sharing ideas for Healthy Youth
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Sharing ideas for Healthy Youth
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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:
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Move it
Log it
Earn it
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Framework for Healthy Youth
Thank You!
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