K-12 Schools

Bring 5-2-1-0 to Your School!

Schools play a key role in helping students build healthy habits—and we invite your school to join the movement! Sign up to become a 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! School and be part of a statewide network supporting students and families in making healthy choices every day. As a member, you’ll also gain access to exclusive benefits from 5-2-1-0 partners, including assemblies, lessons, and valuable resources for students.

Check out 5-2-1-0 resources

servings of fruits and vegetables every day

hours or less of recreational screen time

hour of physical activity

sugary drinks - drink more water!

5-2-1-0 Partners

Iowa Heart Foundation

Access resources focused on Heart Health and preventing heart disease. 5-2-1-0 Registered Sites gain access to even more awesome resources like digital anatomy tools and heart kits.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H Clover Power

Educators and extension staff can utilize a variety of healthy living resources and support from extension staff to engage youth in schools. Lesson plans, brain break videos, mindfulness activities, cooking school, and large or small group educational presentations are available for youth.

Healthy LifeStars

‍The administrators of school districts or youth-serving organizations can partner with Healthy LifeStars® in your state to identify the best way to integrate the Healthy LifeStars curriculum into existing programs. Healthy LifeStars will train and support staff members to implement the program. All incentive items and access to materials needed for the program will be provided.

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 school for the 2026 Healthiest State Awards in January!