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About JIFF | Families | Staff, Educators & Volunteers | YouthAbout Jump Into Foods and Fitness (JIFF) FUN! FOODS! FITNESS! Jiff the Joey invites kids and teens to experience a fun way to a healthier lifestyle! Having fun with the serious business of teaching kids about healthy food choices and being physically active is built into Jump Into Foods and Fitness (JIFF), a research-based curriculum for adults and older teens to use with kids aged 8 to 11 (grades 3 to 5). "Jiff the Joey" sets the stage for each of the eight "Kangaroo Jumps" or sessions in JIFF. Fun nutrition, physical fitness and food safety learning activities are integrated into the program, which uses the Kid's Activity Pyramid and the MyPyramid for Kids. You don't need to be a nutrition or fitness expert to work with kids on JIFF! You can learn right along with the kids in club, after-school, school and other nonformal educational settings! JIFF provides information about agencies, organizations and Web sites that offer up-to-date information on the topics covered in the book.
The earlier children begin to practice healthy lifestyle habits, the longer they are likely to practice them. Using the information in JIFF helps kids develop healthier lifestyles to improve their overall health and fitness level, and may reduce their risk of developing life-threatening illnesses later in life. Jump Into Foods and Fitness Curriculum Components JIFF features extensive introductory materials that covers:
Helpful resources and additional information on the topics covered in the sessions appear at the end of the book. The eight "Kangaroo Jumps" (sessions) are designed for use in 60- to 90-minute meetings, though the individual activities can also stand alone. Each session includes:
Kangaroos are active, intriguing animals that fascinate kids of all ages. We hope that the curriculum's lively kangaroo theme will inject a little fun into the curriculum and will inspire kids to become as active as kangaroos! Baby kangaroos are called "joeys." "Jiff the Joey," named after the "Jump Into Foods and Fitness" project, helps guide kids and facilitators through the materials in the book. Interesting facts about kangaroos are scattered throughout the book. Be sure to share these "K Files" with your group. Jump Into Foods and Fitness. Copyright 2007 by the Michigan State University Board of Trustees. This material was funded by USDA’s Food Stamp Program. The Food Stamp Program provides nutrition assistance. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more, contact your local DHS office, check online at http://www.mfia.state.mi.us/mars/index.asp or call 1-800-481-4989. These materials may be copied for purposes of Food Stamp Nutrition Education programs for youth audiences. The handouts in this publication are designed to be photocopied for nonprofit educational purposes only. MSU Extension's Children, Youth and Family Programs grant permission to nonprofit educational groups to reproduce these masters. Ordering Information and Other Learning Materials A flyer with information on ordering Jump Into Foods and Fitness (4H1062) can be downloaded at http://web1.msue.msu.edu/cyf/youth/jiff/documents/JIFF-PromoFlyer.pdf. You can also order JIFF or find out about other learning materials related to foods, nutrition, fitness, positive youth development and food safety from the MSU Bulletin Office, 117 Central Services, East Lansing, MI 48824, phone 517-353-6740, fax 517-353-7168, e-mail bulletin@anr.msu.edu, Internet http://web2.msue.msu.edu/bulletins/mainsearch.cfm. Training & Events For upcoming training and events in this area, check the 4-H Volunteer Workshops web site, the MSU Extension Calendar and the 4-H Exploration Days web site. Contact Information For more information on how to get involved as a youth or volunteer, contact your county MSU Extension office or: Janet R. Olsen, Program Leader Email: olsenj@msu.edu
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JIFF
was designed with children's developmental characteristics in mind.
The program encourages win-win situations and keeps kids active
most of the time. The activities can easily be adapted for younger
(aged 5 to 7) and older children (aged 12 and up). The activities
and movements may need to be adapted if they present a challenge
for children in your group who have physical or health-related disabilities.
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