Virginia 4-H for Kids

Experience Virginia 4-H

Animal Sciences

Citizenship

Communications and Expressive Arts

Natural Resources and Environmental Education

Family Sciences

Foods, Nutrition, and Health

Careers and Economic Education

Leadership

Plants, Soils, and Entomology

Science and Technology

Foods, Nutrition, and Health


Do you like to eat healthy? Do you like to cook? Have you ever wondered why there is a date stamped on foods you buy? Have you ever wanted to know what all that stuff is that is printed on the food labels and what does it mean? Do you like to look at germs under a microscope? If you can answer yes to any of these questions, then this is the project for you!

There are lots of different projects that you can choose in this 4-H program area:

  • Foods
  • Nutrition
  • Health
  • Food Safety
  • Food Preparation and Processing

Each of these project areas offers opportunities for you to participate in fairs, contests and presentations.

Take a closer look at the many opportunities waiting for you in the 4-H Foods, Nutrition and Health Programs. FFor more information, contact your local Extension Office, or fill out our on-line form to request more information.



Food Guide Pyramid



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