Indian Health Service: Healthy Lifestyles in Youth Project

The purpose of this program is to support the IHS mission to improve the health of AI/AN youth through health promotion and health education programs. The goal of this IHS cooperative agreement is to address healthy lifestyle development and emphasize nutrition and physical activity for AI/AN children and youth 7 through 11 years of age. To do this, the awardee must meet the following objectives: Collaborate with selected Native American Boys and Girls Club sites, via a grant application process; Provide health and physical education programs; Help youth achieve and maintain healthy lifestyles through participation in fitness programs; Help youth acquire a range of physical skills; and Help youth develop a sense of teamwork and cooperation.