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Carol Fink, Ph.D.4-H/Navy Youth Development SpecialistKansas State University

Sandy Corridon

Extension Specialist,4-H Youth DevelopmentUniversity of Maryland

4-H Mission MandatesThree core mission mandates:

• Science• Healthy Living• CitizenshipThe three mission mandates align with the research and programming efforts of USDA, the National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the land grant universities and colleges.

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Targeted Objective:To increase knowledge, skills, competencies, and adoption of healthy behaviors among youth and their families

Short Term Outcome:(child, youth, family)

To promote optimal physical, social, and emotional health habits

To reduce risky behaviors To identify community resources which effectively

address the physical, social-emotional well-being of young people

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In November 2010, First Lady Michelle Obama

launched Let’s Move

What is PALA?

President’s Active Lifestyle Award Adults:30 minutes of physical activity a day, at

least five days a week, for six out of eight weeks.

Kids and teens (6 and 17 years):60 minutes of physical activity a day, at least five days a week, for six out of eight weeks.

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Join the National 4-H group: Go to http://www.presidentschallenge.org/natl4-H/

and create an account Make your own 4-H group: 1) Go to https://

www.presidentschallenge.org/account/register.php 2) Fill out the registration form 3) Create a group with “4-H” in the name 4) Invite Lindsey Jewell at 4-H National

Headquarters (ljewell@nifa.usda.gov ) to be part of your group to alert us that you've created a group.

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http://www.choosemyplate.gov/ Tips to help you: • Make at least half your grains whole grains • Vary your veggies • Focus on fruit • Get your calcium rich foods • Go lean with protein • Find your balance between food and physical activity • Keep food safe to eat

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Maryland Resource:

http://extension.umd.edu/4-h http://www.4-hmilitarypartnerships.org/

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Lesson FormatOutcomes• School age• Middle• Teen

DiscussionInstructor Essential InformationMultiple ActivitiesReflection questionsApplication to other situationsPreparation Cooking ActivitySet UpSupplies TimeTechnology Challenge

Chapter 3 – “Fueling the Body” Lesson 2: Break It Up – Breakfast First! (page

95)

Outcomes: Discover importance of starting the day with

Breakfast Demonstrate the ability to select a healthy

breakfast Prepare quick and easy breakfasts

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Brainstorm:1. Benefits of Breakfast

2. Reasons Kids SkipBreakfast

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Healthy Living ResourcesCurriculum & Programming Resources Research & Evaluation Resources Professional Development & Training Resources 4-H Healthy Living Promotional KitHealthy Living Program Links

http://www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/about/4h_health.htm

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Research and Evaluation Resources section find

-4-H Healthy Living

Resource Guide – lists multiple web resources

http://www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/about/4h_health_eval.htm

Best Bones Forever!http://www.bestbonesforever.gov/parents/

Program focuses on youth 9-18 Dance Contest – Entries must be submitted

by August 10th http://bbfletsdance.com/#register

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Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning Research

http://casel.org/in-schools/selecting-programs/sample-sel-activities/

Do 2 Learn – online emotional games Wings for Kids – social skill activities

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4-H Curriculum

http://www.4-h.org/resource-library/curriculum/

QUESTIONS COMMENTS Future Goals:

- Future Webinars – future Mission Mandates - October Training

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COMING UP: STATE FAIR Walking for Fitness Start a walking group in your community Host an event to get your community

movinglike a Let’s Move! Walk-a-Thon

Develop a community walking challenge to get folks engaged – get folks moving!

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Thanks for joining us!

Carol Fink, Ph.D.4-H/Navy Youth Development SpecialistKansas State University

Sandy Corridon

Extension Specialist,4-H Youth DevelopmentUniversity of Maryland