Programs and Results

4-H Mission Mandate - Healthy Living

The 4-H youth development program has a long history of promoting healthy living among youth and their families. Healthy food and nutrition has been addressed by the 4-H program since its inception in 1902. The 4-H Healthy Living Mission Mandate engages youth and families through access and opportunities to achieve optimal physical, social, and emotional well-being.

• 4-H Healthy Living information at 4-H.org
• Chronology of national health issues in 4-H

The National 4-H Healthy Living Mission Mandate Task Force is working to support 4-H healthy living professional development, curriculum, evaluation and marketing in order for 4-H to deliver high-quality 4-H Healthy Living learning opportunities.

• Executive summary of Healthy Living literature review
• Healthy Living literature review
• Healthy Living evidence-based programs
• 4-H Healthy Living strategic framework
• 4-H Healthy Living liaison position description