Youth Obesity
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4-H Bloco Drum & Dance-An Afterschool Program for Teens 
Description: 4-H Bloco Drum and Dance is an after school program in the Brazilian Carnival tradition that is dedicated to enlivening the community through music, dance, and nutrition education by providing youth the opportunity to raise academic standards, make better food choices, reduce high school dropout rates, discourage gang participation and build a sense of cultural pride. The program engages middle and high school students in the Windsor School District from diverse backgrounds to come together and share their love of music and dance in a safe after school environment. Drum students learn basic music concepts and techniques of playing various instruments, while dance students learn basic dance steps and develop their own dance routines. Older high school students serve as mentors to the students. The program also has a nutrition component which includes healthy snacks and regular food demonstrations. Participants share their talent by performing at local, state and national events. The participants fill the air with cutting-edge booming beats and funky horn lines. High energy dancers, in multi-colored costumes, move to the beat of the drums telling a story as they perform. These original performances are inspiring and entertaining for audiences of all ages.
Author: Weese, Madonna; Kelly Woods
Description: The 4-H Health Jam engages elementary-age youth in exploration of health careers, daily physical activity, and experiential study of body systems. During the nine-week program, youth participate in a two-day overnight camp and an eight-week follow-up. Youth complete the "Walk across Illinois" to achieve 30 minutes of daily physical activity. At the end of eight weeks, each team has "walked" 448 miles. Participants keep a daily log of exercise, meet weekly to chart progress, and participate in Get Up and Move activities.
The 4-H Health Jam uses an experiential approach to learning. Research has shown that learning and memory are increased and improved through physically and mentally engaging activities that stimulate attention and emotions.
The 4-H Health Jam looks to the Surgeon General's reports (1996, 2000) for guidance on motivating youth to participate in and sustain daily physical activity. Through Health Jam, youth engage in physical activity and identify exercise that appeals to their personal preferences. Youth develop confidence in their ability to perform and enjoyment of the exercise. Youth eliminate perceived barriers to being physically active. The eight-week "Walk across Illinois" program provides on-going support from peers and caring adults to complete the walk and sustain daily exercise.
Author: Garden-Robinson, Julie
Description: On the Move to Better Health is a school-based program employing hands-on classroom education, supplementary learning activities, and take-home parent education newsletters. The program promotes a variety of healthy lifestyle behaviors among children in grades 4 to 6. Some of the activities from the curriculum also have been used in after-school enrichment programs and 4-H clubs. The 5-week program uses classroom instruction; skill-building hands-on activities; promotional activities in the cafeteria; posters on bulletin boards in classrooms and in libraries; and individual and family goal setting in homes.
Description: Childhood obesity is rising, and with it health complications for children now and in the future. The Family Fitness program offers the help all children ages 8-12 and their families need for improving healthier food and fitness behaviors and child obesity prevention. The program is based on the Transtheoretical (Stages of Change) and Motivational Interviewing educational theories. This National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences 2007 award winning, research-based program developed by Penn State Extension engages diverse families (rural, urban, income, race) and significantly improves family communication, healthy eating and physical activity. Children attend 9 weekly or 5 twice weekly sessions to practice making healthy food choices and increase physical activity via guided discussions and activities. Parents participate in five meetings (three with their child) to receive information, skills, and motivational guidance leading to improved food choices, physical activity, and family support. Parent/family learn-at-home lessons, family discussions and goal setting are included. Trained Extension educators and community collaborators have provided over 27 programs in this research study to document the program's effectiveness.
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4-H Bloco Drum & Dance-An Afterschool Program for Teens
Description: 4-H Bloco Drum and Dance is an after school program in the Brazilian Carnival tradition that is dedicated to enlivening the community through music, dance, and nutrition education by providing youth the opportunity to raise academic standards, make better food choices, reduce high school dropout rates, discourage gang participation and build a sense of cultural pride. The program engages middle and high school students in the Windsor School District from diverse backgrounds to come together and share their love of music and dance in a safe after school environment. Drum students learn basic music concepts and techniques of playing various instruments, while dance students learn basic dance steps and develop their own dance routines. Older high school students serve as mentors to the students. The program also has a nutrition component which includes healthy snacks and regular food demonstrations. Participants share their talent by performing at local, state and national events. The participants fill the air with cutting-edge booming beats and funky horn lines. High energy dancers, in multi-colored costumes, move to the beat of the drums telling a story as they perform. These original performances are inspiring and entertaining for audiences of all ages.
Author: Holston-West, Denise; Mark Tassin
Description: Smart Bodies is a comprehensive, nutrition education and physical activity program designed to help promote child wellness. Smart Bodies integrates classroom activities with hands-on learning to teach elementary school children how to build strong bodies and develop active minds. Smart Bodies consists of three components: 1) the Body Walk, an interactive exhibit representing the human body, 2) the OrganWise Guys, characters that educate and encourage children to practice healthy habits, and the 3) Take 10! curricula, a classroom-based nutrition education and PA program. Launched in March 2005, Smart Bodies is the result of a public-private partnership between the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of LA Foundation, the charitable subsidiary of the state’s largest health insurer.
Description: Childhood obesity is rising, and with it health complications for children now and in the future. The Family Fitness program offers the help all children ages 8-12 and their families need for improving healthier food and fitness behaviors and child obesity prevention. The program is based on the Transtheoretical (Stages of Change) and Motivational Interviewing educational theories. This National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences 2007 award winning, research-based program developed by Penn State Extension engages diverse families (rural, urban, income, race) and significantly improves family communication, healthy eating and physical activity. Children attend 9 weekly or 5 twice weekly sessions to practice making healthy food choices and increase physical activity via guided discussions and activities. Parents participate in five meetings (three with their child) to receive information, skills, and motivational guidance leading to improved food choices, physical activity, and family support. Parent/family learn-at-home lessons, family discussions and goal setting are included. Trained Extension educators and community collaborators have provided over 27 programs in this research study to document the program's effectiveness.