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 Send Home to Families

IOWA TEAM NUTRITION:

Find additional resources and grant opportunities from the Iowa Department of Education.

5 or more fruits and vegetables every day 

• Tips for Eating more Fruits and Veggies
  • Limit unhealthy choices for snacks or celebrations
  • 5 fruits and veggies a day
  • Healthy party sign-up sheet
  • Fun ideas for non-food rewards
  • Transitioning to non-food rewards (for children with I/DD)

2 or less hours of recreational screen time every day

 1 hour or more of physical activity every day

• Tips to Move More

  • Why does it matter?
  • Physical activity ideas
  • Inclusive activity: Zones, stations and relay games
  • LET US Play: Principles for inclusive activity
  • Overcoming barriers to including children with I/DD in physical activity
  • Fostering inclusion among students through physical activity

0 sugary drinks - more water 

• Offering Healthy Drinks
  • Why does it matter?
  • Tips to consume more water