As a result of their experience with 4-H EFNEP, participants:
Increase their knowledge of human nutrition;
Improve food selection skills;
Increase their knowledge of food safety and preparation skills;
Improve decision making skills; and
Become more self-reliant.
4-H EFNEP provides innovative ways to
help young people learn how to make wise choices that will prove beneficial to
their health. They gain nutrition and health knowledge, and develop skills in
handling and preparing food. As the participants are taught to recognize the
personal relevance of what they are learning they are motivated to develop sound
eating and exercise habits leading to improved overall health.
