Early Care and Education

Healthy habits start at a young age, which means early care and school programs are a great place to get kids involved in healthy living. See what the Healthiest State Initiative does to get early care and schools involved in harboring healthy habits in children:

• 5-2-1-0

  

  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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• Farm to School

  

  Farm to school enriches the connection communities have with fresh, healthy food and local food producers by changing food purchasing and education practices at schools and preschools.

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• Healthy Hometown

  

  Healthy Hometown Powered by Wellmark is a way to make your school an even better place to learn.

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• KidsFit

  

  Hy-Vee KidsFit® is a fun, at-home program designed for kids and families to help promote health, exercise and nutrition as a priority in our daily lives.

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