Healthiest State Month: October
October is Healthiest State Month!
Each year throughout October, schools, communities, early care programs, workplaces and health care clinics celebrate 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count during Healthiest State Month! Every week we will highlight one number of 5-2-1-0 with resources, giveaways, events, and more on social media!
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Healthiest State Month Weekly Schedule:
Each week of Healthiest State Month focuses on a different 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! habit:
Week 1
Focus on getting 1 hour of physical activity each day. Participate in the Healthiest State Annual Walk.
Week 2
Focus on eating 5 fruits or vegetables each day.
Week 3
Focus on 2 hours or less of screen time each day. Reduce screen time by reading a book or participate in a program that doesn't require a screen.
Week 4
Focus on drinking 0 sugary beverages and more water each day. Water is fuel for your body! To keep your body running smoothly, drink plenty of water throughout the day!
Healthiest State Month Resources
Toolkits
Additional Resources
The fun doesn’t stop in October!
Register as a 5-2-1-0 Site!
Becoming a 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! Registered Site is free and easy. The process gives your site an opportunity to evaluate your policies, systems and environment to support a healthy lifestyle.
In addition, registering gives your site access to exclusive resources, recognition and technical assistance.
Order Materials
5-2-1-0 Shirts, bags, water bottles, and stickers are available to help you spread the word about 5-2-1-0 and get your kids and parents excited!
That’s not all! Posters, brochures, and parent guides are available for free to decorate and educate parents and kids on what 5-2-1-0 stands for.
Learn More About 5-2-1-0
There is so much available through 5-2-1-0! From activity sheets, to recipes, policy analysis toolkits, and more!
Learn more about 5-2-1-0 and how we can help you make the healthy choice the easy choice at your school, early care site, after school program, and workplace.