The National 4-H Curriculum, STEPS to a Healthy Teen: Segments To Emphasize Physical activity and nutrition Steps, consists of 10 activities for youth ages 14 to 19.
Objectives
Youth will:
- Develop skills and knowledge in physical education
- Learn components of a healthy diet
- Identify strategies to make healthy choices
4-H Healthy Teen Curriculum
Available in the Extension office or online.
STEPS to a Healthy Teen: Youth Notebook
The purpose of the curriculum is to help youth develop skills and knowledge in physical education and nutrition. Participants experience a variety of learning methods and tools such as games, case scenarios, computer software programs, cooking demonstrations, and fitness challenges. Most activities range from 45 to 60 minutes and include accompanying handouts.
Each activity includes a Teen Research (TR) Challenge take-home task. The TR Challenge encourages healthier lifestyles through thought-provoking activities for teens to solve themselves or with their families. It is strongly recommended to utilize the Facilitator Guide to have full access to all curriculum content.
Washington 4-H Records, Forms, and Guides
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For adult helpers and club leaders
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Helpful Resources
Activity Ideas
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Washington Specific Reference Material
Yakima County 4-H Foods & Nutrition Project
Yakima County 4-H Outdoor Adventures Project
Other Reference Material
From 4-H Programs
From Higher Education Institutions
Choose Health: Food, Fun, and Fitness – Cornell University
Choose Health: Food, Fun, and Fitness (CHFFF) is a 6-lesson, hands-on, evidence-based curriculum for 8-15-year-olds (3rd-8th graders) that targets behaviors shown to reduced unhealthy weight gain and chronic disease. It was developed by Cornell University’s Division of Nutritional Sciences in collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Youth Development Program, with substantial local staff and youth participant input to ensure feasibility and ease of use. CHFFF uses experiential learning to teach healthy eating and active play. Topics include replacing sweetened drinks with low-fat milk and water, eating more vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, eating fewer high-fat and high-sugar foods, and playing actively 60 minutes a day.
Please use the link for accessing the 2022 revised edition on the publication home page for the most recent version of this curriculum.
From Related Organizations, Journals, and Professionals
- Kits, Projects, and Activites from National 4-H