Cool and the Gang Says! Get Moving with a Healthier You is this year's theme. During 2010 - 2011, Winn Parish 4-H agents Sheryl McDaniel and Donny Moon will focus educational information on "Nutrition, Diet and Health".  4-H members will increase their knowledge and develop an awareness of the importance of having a well balanced diet which involves a plan to develop a safe exercise plan that will help them live a healthier lifestyle. Students who join 4-H will have opportunities to make new friends, gain knowledge, experience independence, belonging, and the joy of serving others during monthly 4-H programs. Be sure to look for the 4-H Newsletter online each month to see exciting events that will take place.

Please contact the 4-H office for an enrollment card.

The parish program focus, 4-H calendar of events and links to the scheduled meeting dates for 4-H school clubs are attached below.

Monthly focuses for the club programs will be:

September 2010
Orientation/4-H Enrollment/Introduce Health and Fitness Lesson series. Youth will increase knowledge of recommended daily allowances of fruits, vegetables, grains, fats, and oils using the food guide pyramid.

October 2010
“Step Up to  Good Health or Get Real- Get Moving” Youth will establish personal health goals, locate and understand major human organs, and investigate the human body system and its relationship to fitness, health, and longevity.

November 2010
“Step Up to Better Meat and Milk Choices” Youth will evaluate healthy and unhealthy lifestyles. Youth will also develop strategies to encourage others to make positive health choices. They will develop strategies to improve or maintain health and safety on personal, family, community, and world levels.

December 2010
“Search for Hidden Sugars” Youth will evaluate healthy and unhealthy lifestyles. Youth will also develop strategies to encourage others to make positive health choices. Youth will develop strategies to improve or maintain health and safety on personal, family, community, and world levels.

January 2011
"Zero in on Salt” Youth will investigate the major human organs and understand the health risks involved in excessive salt intake.

February 2011
“Fruits and Vegetables: You be the Judge” Youth will be able to distinguish between high and low nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables.

March 2011
“Grains: The Whole Picture” Youth will understand the nutritional value of grains and will be able to choose breakfast items and snacks that provide the best opportunity to introduce whole grains into the diet.