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An Adolescent Nutrition Learning Model to Facilitate Behavior Change in Overweight Teens
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Young, Kimberly J.; Ramsay, Samantha A.; Holyoke, Laura B. – Journal of Extension, 2016
Understanding the process by which adolescents learn about nutrition is necessary for developing tailored education that leads to sustainable behavior change. Teens aged 15-17 participating in an obesity prevention program were interviewed. From the data, three themes emerged and informed development of an adolescent nutrition learning model. The…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Nutrition Instruction, Models, Behavior Change
So, You Want to Move out?!--An Awareness Program of the Real Costs of Moving Away from Home
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Hines, Steven L.; Hansen, Lyle; Falen, Christi – Journal of Extension, 2011
The So, You Want To Move Out?! program was developed to help teens explore the financial realities of moving away from home. This 3-day camp program allows youth the opportunity to interview for a job, work, earn a paycheck, and pay financial obligations. After paying expenses and trying to put some money away in savings, the participants begin to…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Money Management, Knowledge Level, Consumer Education
Consumer Education for Today's Youth.
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Nickols, Sharon Y.; Powell, Claire L. – Journal of Extension, 1979
A random survey of Oklahoma Four H Club members was made by Oklahoma State University to better understand the factors influencing adolescent consumer behavior. Based on this study, suggestions for improving extension consumer education through the Four H Clubs are made. (MF)
Descriptors: Adolescent Behavior, Adolescents, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education