University of Florida

Success Stories

4-H Nutrition Programs



Florida 4-H nutrition programs such as the Healthy Cooking Program teach good nutrition and cooking skills in an entertaining, hands-on environment. Young people build their confidence and knowledge base by working with different food types and dishes, and they can share the skills they learn--planning and prepare healthy meals--with their families.

These programs help fight child obesity by teaching kids how to make good choices now and in the future.

Read the video transcript