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Nutrition, Health and Fitness
March 2017
For more information, contact:
Soghra Jarvandi, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
Jennifer Richards, Tennessee 4-H Youth Development
James W. Swart, Tennessee 4-H Youth Development
Physical Activity
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List the recommendations for physical activity for your age.
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Describe the benefits of physical activity.
List examples of activities that can be integrated into the lifestyle.
Compare and contrast low, moderate and high levels of physical activity intensity.
Compare and contrast different types of physical activity (aerobic, strengthening).
Nutrition
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List five food groups.
List 10 vegetables of different colors.
Explain the components of food label.
Identify good sources of dietary fiber (≥10% Daily Value per serving).
Explain the association between nutrition and health.
Give examples of healthy and unhealthy snacks.
Identify sources of added sugar and sodium in your diet.
Illustrate the components of a healthy plate.
Food
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Describe different food habits among people from different countries.
Recognize food sources of nutrients representative of the food groups.
Identify the proper temperature for cooking different foods.
Describe safe food handling techniques such as cook, clean, chill and separate.
Define food borne illnesses.
Explain cross contamination related to food preparation.
Identify ways to prevent food borne illnesses.
List common food allergies.
Nutrition, Health and Fitness Beginner Outcomes
Health
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List most common health problems.
Explain various factors that influence personal health.
Define personal health.
Explains reasons for immunization.
Describe importance of healthy lifestyle.
Explain barriers to a healthy lifestyle.
W 416-A 04/17 Programs in agriculture and natural resources, 4-H youth development, family and consumer sciences, and resource development.
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