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4-H and youth development programs focus on building lifelong learning skills that develop youth potential. The youth component of EFNEP focuses on providing food and nutrition education to youth from low-income families and youth living in low-income urban and rural geographic areas. The acquisition of knowledge and skills that can lead to changed attitudes and changed behavior contributes to nutritionally sound diets and to personal development. These EFNEP youth are encouraged to pursue additional opportunities in extension youth development programs, particularly 4-H. Youth get hands on skill building in food selection, food preparation, food buying, and food safety when participating in the EFNEP youth program.
4-H/EFNEP groups are formed with afterschool meetings at child day care centers (schoolaged children), neighborhood centers, summer day camps, church youth groups, and low-income housing homework clubs. There are also school enrichment nutrition programs such as the Team Nutrition activities, Healthy Heart-Kid Smart, and Fight BAC.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its workforce. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture's policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs or disability.To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider.This publication is available in alternative media on request
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