Early Care
Make Healthy Choices Count at Your Early Care Program!
Early care sites, including in-home care providers and child care centers, are invited to register as a 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! site and join an important network of sectors working towards healthier environments where young Iowans live, learn and play.
Contact erin.olson@hhs.iowa.gov to become a registered site for free through Go NAPPSAC. Already enrolled in Go NAPPSAC? You’re automatically registered with 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count!
Check out 5-2-1-0 resources
servings of fruits and vegetables every day
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Spend Smart. Eat Smart. Healthy recipes and savvy shopping tips.
Healthy shopping on a budget: Use this document to lower you grocery bill
Eating healthy at convenience stores
Tips to pick a better fast food option
Tips for eating fruits and veggies year round
Tips to eat healthy and stick to a tight grocery budget
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Healthy brown bag lunches: different recipe for every day of the week
Getting to know fiber: easy tips for boosting your fiber intake
Iowa Seasonal Food Guide: simple guide to purchase in season fruits and vegetables
Kid-friendly snacks: quick and healthy snacks for energy
How to address eating problems in children with I/DD
Kid-friendly Recipes to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables (English/Spanish)
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hours or less of recreational screen time
hour of physical activity
sugary drinks - drink more water!
More 5-2-1-0 Resources
5-2-1-0 Video Series
Check out our 5-2-1-0 video series for tips on living out each number
5-2-1-0 Store
Get 5-2-1-0 merch for your kids including shirts, stickers and more!
Healthiest State Awards
Nominate your program for the 2026 Healthiest State Awards in January!
