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School Fact Sheets

Be a healthy role model:

  • Eat healthy foods. 
  • Limit use of handheld devices.
  • Participate in physical activity.
  • Drink water.

10 Strategies to Success 

5-2-1-0 Goals for School Wellness Policy 

Weekly 5-2-1-0 Goal Trackers for Students

Message to Families 

apple5 or more fruits and vegetables every day 

tablet2 or less hours of recreational screen time every day

Shoe 1 hour or more of physical activity every day

cup0 sugary drinks - more water 

  • Healthcare Setting

    By incorporating 5-2-1-0 messages into your healthcare practice, you can promote healthy lifestyles and give your patients the tools they need to get and stay healthy.

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  • Healthcare Trainings

    Training opportunities for healthcare providers on 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count!

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  • 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count!

    Parents. Teachers. Health care providers. Business leaders. When it comes to kids, there's one thing everyone wants – for them to be healthy! That's why Iowa has created Healthy Choices Count! It's a health-focused movement for kids that's under the nationally recognized program, 5-2-1-0.

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