Open Access4-H Student Nutrition Advisory Councils Support Positive Youth Development and Health Outcomes Among Underserved Populations
Author(s) -
Shan Klisch,
Katherine Soule
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of extension
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1077-5315
pISSN - 0022-0140
DOI - 10.34068/joe.59.03.19
Subject(s) - low income , positive youth development , supplemental nutrition assistance program , gerontology , psychology , medicine , food insecurity , political science , medical education , sociology , food security , socioeconomics , developmental psychology , geography , archaeology , agriculture
4-H SNAC Clubs engage youth in low-income schools with majority Latinx enrollment in leadership activities to increase schoolwide health and wellness. 4-H SNAC Clubs aim to develop youth health leaders, establish youth-adult partnerships, and increase access to 4-H in Latinx communities. Outcomes related to healthful living and positive youth development were assessed using the Teen Teacher Retrospective Survey (n=59) across five 4-H SNAC Clubs. Results show positive outcomes related to self-reported health behaviors for students and their families and leadership development. 4-H SNAC Clubs can increase access to 4-H among Latinx youth and support healthier communities through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education programming.