WHO WE ARE
4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. Texas 4-H is open to all youth between the ages of 9 (or 8 and in the 3rd grade) to 18. If you would like to know more about 4-H and how get involved click the information button. 
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Celebrate the centennial
From September 1, 2007 to August 31, 2008 the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program will celebrate 100 years of youth development in Texas. We encourage you to visit the 4-H Centennial site and learn how you can "Make it Yours" after 100 years of Texas 4-H.
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FOOD AND NUTRITION PROJECT
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Project Information Sheet |
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USDA “My Pyramid” and MiniPoster
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Eat 5 to 9 A Day
The Whole Grains Council Website
Gateway to Government Food Safety Information
Partnership for Food Safety Education “Fight Back”
ADA =American Dietetic Association’s Complete Food and Nutrition Guide, 2nd edition
FOOD = AAFCS Food: A Handbook of Terminology, Purchasing, and Preparation, 11th edition
Texas AgriLife Extension Service publication
Irradiation of Raw Poultry L-5076
Electron Beam - 21 Century Food Technology SP-157
Food and Fiber Curriculum
Nutrient Needs at a Glance L-1875
Safe Home Food Storage B-5031
National 4-H Curriculum:
A - Six Easy Bites
B - Tasty Tidbits
C - You’re the Chef
D - Foodworks
Foods Group Helper’s Guide
Microwave - Group Activity Helper’s Guide
Microwave 1 - Bag of Tricks & Treats
Microwave 2 - Micro Magicians
Microwave 3 - Amazing Rays
Microwave 4 - Pesto Meals
Yea 4-H! 6-8 age, S.W.A.T. Unit (2008 scheduled release) |
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| Project Experiences: |
Food Show
Contact:
Dr. Sharon Robinson, Extension Nutrition Specialist
s-robinson@tamu.edu 979-847-9227
This activity is open to all 4-H members. The Food Show provides for educational and personal development and recognizes youth who excel in the 4-H Food and Nutrition program. The state level competition is open to senior 4-H members and is held during 4-H Roundup. Scholarships are awarded to top placings. There are similar processes at county and district levels. Refer to “State 4-H Food Show: Guidelines, Rules and Regulations,” sent to each county Extension office, for the current year information.
Food & Nutrition Quiz Bowl
Contact:
Dr. Jenna Anding, Program Leader for Nutrition & Food Sciences
j-anding@tamu.edu 979-847-9227
This team activity helps participants learn core concepts of nutrition, food preparation, and food safety. Clubs can use this “game show” activity as an effective and fun teaching method any time during the year. Refer to “4-H Quiz Bowl Guide” for official procedures and the “Food and Nutrition Quiz Bowl Supplement.”
Food & Nutrition Educational Presentation
Contact:
Ms. Amanda Scott, Extension Program Specialist
arscott@ag.tamu.edu 979-845-2798
Provides an opportunity for youth to explore current food and nutrition issues that are relevant to their peers and their community. Broadly, these issues include basic nutrition, food preparation, and food safety. Entries may be individual or consist of a team of up to five members.
Food & Nutrition Project Team
Contact:
Mrs. Courtney Dodd, Extension Program Specialist - Volunteerism
cfdodd@ag.tamu.edu 979-845-6533
The purpose of the Texas 4-H Food and Nutrition Project Development Team is to promote education and activities through the 4-H food and nutrition project. The team meets two times (Winter and Summer) each year to coordinate events and provide educational experiences that enable 4-H members across the state to become knowledgeable and gain skills in the food and nutrition project area. Youth, at least 14 years of age, and adults may serve on the project team. All members serve a two-year term. A call for applications is distributed to county Extension offices in late summer/early fall.
Food & Nutrition Ambassadors
Contact:
Mrs. Courtney Dodd, Extension Program Specialist - Volunteerism
cfdodd@ag.tamu.edu 979-845-6533
The purpose of the Texas 4-H Food and Nutrition Ambassadors is to provide support to the county, district, regional and state Extension staff in an effort to promote the 4-H Food and Nutrition by assisting with the delivery of educational material related to food and nutrition. 4-H members must be at least a freshman or 14 years of age as of August 31 of the current 4-H year. Applications are distributed to county Extension offices in the spring and are due June 1st of each year.
Food Tour
Contact:
Mrs. Courtney Dodd, Extension Program Specialist - Volunteerism
cfdodd@ag.tamu.edu 979-845-6533
The Texas 4-H Food Tour is coordinated by the Texas 4-H Food and Nutrition Project Development Team and is held biannually in odd-numbered years. The tour provides youth and adults an opportunity to experience various aspects of the food and nutrition industry and explore possible careers. The next food tour is scheduled for 2009. |
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| Recordbook Category: |
Food & Nutrition |
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| Career Exploration Opportunities: |
Chef
Registered Dietician
Cook
Food processor
Food technologist
Grocer
Quality Control Specialist
Restaurant owner
Grocery store manager
Caterer
Food Packager
Food Distributor |
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1. Promotion of foods. Example: education and nutrition. March is Nutrition Month, June is Dairy Month, August is Sandwich Month, and October is Eggs Month.
2. Promote seasonal foods — uses and handling of turkey at Thanksgiving, picnic foods in summer.
3. Do radio spots, 20-30 seconds, on foods, nutrition, buying tips, safe handling of food, etc. (Check with agent for accuracy.)
4. Plan and conduct a bake sale.
5. Bake Christmas cookies for people. Take orders.
6. Plan a cake decorating service on order basis.
7. Present nutrition information to senior citizens, nursery schools or day care centers, or other community organizations.
8. Assist with children’s hour at a library, plan and provide nutritious snacks.
9. Assist young mothers with children’s birthday parties.
10. Offer to waitress for a community meal or banquet.
11. Put up posters in the community with specific thoughts.
12. Put up educational displays.
13. Provide a consumer answering service at a grocery store a few hours a week.
14. Provide foods for needy families at Christmas or other times.
15. Fruit baskets or other homemade goodies for shut-ins.
16. Have a community event when some experienced cooks show their specialities and younger ones learn how to make items.
17. Offer foods editors copies of favorite recipes you have used.
18. Sponsor a recipe contest — pumpkin is fall, dairy products in June, etc.
19. Learn about a locally grown food from farm or ranch to grocery shelf.
20. Be involved in planning and running a concession stand.
21. Plan and conduct a clinic on checking pressure cookers.
22. Work with school lunch program. Make posters for eating area.
23. Write news releases on timely topics or try fillers.
24. Survey a school classroom or organization on what they ate. Follow up with information, posters, displays on good eating habits.
25. Feed experimental animals a good and poor diet. Have a place where others can record the progress.
26. Be involved in Farm-City (in November) activities. Help people understand the links between agriculture production and food consumption.
27. Coordinate efforts with foods and nutrition related projects and activities, example: health (relate to disease prevention), gardening (food production).
28. Volunteer for the ENP-Y (Expanded Nutrition Program).
29. Have your 4-H club have nutritious snacks for their meetings. |
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| Volunteer Opportunities |
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Food and Nutrition Project Leader Position Description |
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