5-2-1-0 is a childhood obesity prevention framework that creates healthy environments for kids.

The goal is to encourage children to do the following every day:

• Eat 5 or more fruits and vegetables
• Spend 2 hours or less on recreational screen time
• Get at least 1 hour of physical activity
• Consume 0 sugary drinks

About 5-2-1-0

5-2-1-0 is a nationally recognized initiative that works toward environmental and policy changes to encourage children’s healthy behaviors. The initiative gives evidence-based strategies and hands-on support at places where kids spend a lot of time including child-care centers, before- and after-school programs, schools, and pediatric practices.

Strategies include giving every kid a water bottle, revising birthday celebration policies to have costume or smoothie parties instead of sugary treats, and purchasing equipment that allows teachers to incorporate movement into academic learning promote the 5-2-1-0 behaviors.

An early adopter of the 5-2-1-0 intiative, Children & Families of Iowa's Childhood Development Center now encourages healthy habits among all children, families, and staff as part of its culture. 

"The program has helped our center incorporate activity into every day learning and implement practices to encourage lifelong healthy behaviors,”

- Justine Green, director of CFI's Childhood Development Center

 

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Thank you to the 5-2-1-0 supporters!