Healthy Living

Healthy Living is one of 4-H's three main mission mandates.

"Healthy food and nutrition has been addressed by the program since its inception in 1902. Having a long history of promoting healthy living among youth and their families, 4-H has become a national leader in health- related education. The 4-H Healthy Living Mission Mandate engages youth and families through access and opportunities to achieve optimal physical, social, and emotional well-being. The core areas of Healthy living are:

Nutrition
Fitness
Social-Emotional Health
Prevention of Injuries
Prevention of Tobacco, Alcohol, and other Drug Use

Healthy Living-inspired Community Service

Connecting with others has been shown to increase our happiness and our health! Here are 50 ways to include Healthy Living in 4-H service learning projects. What is your club inspired to do? How may you be of help?

three youth holding healthy fresh vegetables

National 4-H Photo

Health for Better Living

Lane County 4-H is dedicated to the 4-H mission mandate: Health! Below is the 2018-2019 monthly, award winning journal Health for Better Living. This journal provides recipes, health tips, and health focused activities. Health is more than your physical wellbeing, so we included physical, mental, and emotional health opportunities. For more healthy, easy, and affordable recipe ideas, check out FoodHero.org!