5210+ Every Day

Parents and caregivers are imperative in teaching and demonstrating healthy choices for children and adolescents. One example of teaching parents/caregivers about healthy lifestyles is through the 5-2-1-0+ Every Day approach. The 5-2-1-0+ Every Day approach is a public health initiative aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles among children and families. This simple, easy-to-remember formula encourages balanced nutrition, regular exercise, and overall wellness, helping to prevent childhood obesity and related health issues. By following the 5-2-1-0+ Every Day guidelines, children and families can develop healthy habits that contribute to their long-term physical and emotional well-being.

Community partners can also attend a training to implement within their own organization. The program includes 4 lessons that can be taught either individually or in a classroom environment. The training provides an overview of the lessons and the materials so you can bring this helpful content to your organization  

 

5210+ Every Day (english)

5 or more fruits and vegetables. Eating provides nutrients. Apple. CookChildren's. Center for Community Health

5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables

Eating more fruits and vegetables provides important nutrients your body and mind need.

Keep it simple:

  • Buy fruits and vegetables that are in season.
  • Let your child pick out a new fruit or vegetable to try when grocery shopping.

2 hours or less of fun screen time. Cook Children's. Center for Community Health

2 hours or less of recreational screen time

Reduced time on screens gives you more time for friends, family and sleep.

Ways to unplug from screens:

  • Plan family outings, game or movie nights.
  • Get more exercise, either outside or inside.
  • Read, journal or try arts and crafts.
  • Call friends and family to reconnect

1 hour or more of physical activity

Exercise helps your body stay flexible and strong.

Ideas to get moving:

  • Take the stairs.
  • Take a walk with your family.
  • Park your car at the back of the parking lot.
  • Play with your pet.
  • Go on a bike ride.

0 sugary drinks, more water and low-fat milk. White H2O water bottle graphic. CookChildren's Center for Community Health.

0 sugary drinks, more water and low-fat milk

Reducing sugary drinks and drinking more water helps keep teeth healthy and your body hydrated. We need six to eight glasses of water a day!

Drink Water:

  • When you wake up
  • With every meal and snack
  • When exercising

+ 10-12 hours of sleep every night

Quality sleep is important for the mind to focus and learn. Preschool and school-age children need an average of 10-12 hours of sleep every night.

  • Practice a regular and relaxing bedtime routine
  • End screen time an hour before bedtime
  • Limit sugar or caffeine before bedtime
  • Adjust bedroom light,m noise and temperature for comfort

5210+ Every Day (Español)

5 o más frutas y verduras. Eat for important nutrients. Apple outline. CookChildren's. Center for Community Health

5 o más porciones de frutas y verduras

Comer más frutas y verduras aporta nutrientes importantes que tu cuerpo y mente necesitan.

 

Hazlo simple:

  • Compra frutas y verduras de temporada.
  • Deja que tu hijo elija una fruta o verdura nueva para probar cuando haga la compra.

2 horas o menos de tiempo de pantalla recreativa. Smartphone icon. CookChildren's. Center for Community Health

2 horas o menos de tiempo recreativo frente a una pantalla

Reducir el tiempo frente a las pantallas te da más tiempo para tus amigos, familia y para dormir.

Maneras de desconectarte de las pantallas:

  • Planifica salidas familiares, noches de juegos o películas.
  • Haz más ejercicio, ya sea al aire libre o en casa.
  • Lee, escribe un diario o haz manualidades.
  •  Llama a tus amigos y familiares para reconectar.

1 hora o más de actividad física. El ejercicio ayuda a su cuerpo a mantenerse flexible y fuerte. CookChildren's logo and shoe

1 hora o más de actividad física

El ejercicio ayuda a mantener el cuerpo flexible y fuerte.

Ideas para empezar a moverte:

  • Usa las escaleras.
  • Sal a caminar con tu familia.
  • Estaciona el auto al fondo del estacionamiento.
  • Juega con tu mascota.
  • Sal a dar un paseo en bicicleta.

O bebidas azucaradas, más agua y leche desnatada. Water bottle with H2O. CookChildren's. Center for Community Health

0 bebidas azucaradas, más agua y leche baja en grasa

Reducir el consumo de bebidas azucaradas y beber más agua ayuda a mantener los dientes sanos y el cuerpo hidratado. ¡Necesitamos de seis a ocho vasos de agua al día!

Bebe agua:

  • Al despertar
  • Con cada comida y refrigerio
  •  Al hacer ejercicio

10-12 horas de sueño cada noche. Crescent moon with Zzz. CookChildren's. Center for Community Health

+ 10-12 horas de sueño cada noche

Un sueño de calidad es importante para que la mente se concentre y aprenda. Los niños en edad preescolar y escolar necesitan un promedio de 10 a 12 horas de sueño cada noche.

  • Practique una rutina regular y relajante para la hora de dormir.
  • Deje de usar pantallas una hora antes de acostarse.
  • Limite el consumo de azúcar o cafeína antes de acostarse.
  • Ajuste la luz, el ruido y la temperatura del dormitorio para mayor comodidad.

Go, Slow and Whoa (english)

Go. Eat or drink these anytime. Most natural and healthiest choice. Provides nutrients. Examples: apples, water. CookChildren's

Anytime

GO foods – nutrient dense foods that usually contain the smallest amount of salt, added sugars, unhealthy kinds of fat and no preservatives. A few examples of GO foods that you can eat or drink anytime are: apples, black beans and water.

Slow: Eat or drink less often. No more than 2-3 times/week. Examples: applesauce, refried beans, pretzels, 100% juice. CookChildren's

2 or 3 times a week

SLOW foods - foods that usually contain a little more sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats and preservatives that would not be found in a GO food. A serving size of a SLOW food can be eaten 2 or 3 times a week. A few examples of SLOW foods are: applesauce, refried beans, pretzels and 100% apple juice.

Whoa! Eat or drink these every once in awhile. Examples: apple pie, chips, fries and soda. CookChildren's

2 or 3 times a month

WHOA foods - foods that contain a lot of sugar, salts, unhealthy fats and preservatives than both the GO and SLOW foods. A serving size of a WHOA food can be eaten 2 or 3 times a month. A few examples of WHOA foods are: apple pie, chips, fries and soda.

Mucho, poco, muy poco (español)

Mucho. Take or eat anytime: natural, healthy foods with important nutrients. Examples: apples, black beans, water. CookChildren's

Alimentos diarios

Alimentos de alta calidad- alimentos ricos en nutrientes que suelen contener la menor cantidad de sal, azúcares añadidos, grasas no saludables y sin conservantes. Algunos ejemplos de alimentos de alta calidad que puedes comer o beber en cualquier momento son: manzanas, frijoles negros y agua.

Poco graphic: Eat these items no more than 2-3 times/week. Examples: pretzels, juice. CookChildren's logo

2 o 3 veces por semana

Poco alimentos - alimentos que suelen contener un poco más de azúcar, sal, grasas no saludables y conservantes que no se encuentran en una comida rápida. Una porción de comida lenta se puede consumir 2 o 3 veces por semana. Algunos ejemplos de comidas lentas son: puré de manzana, frijoles refritos, pretzels y jugo de manzana 100 % natural.

Muy Poco: Tome o coma estos solamente de vez en cuando. Fries, soda illustration. CookChildren's logo

2 o 3 veces al mes

Muy Poco alimentos -alimentos que contienen más azúcar, sales, grasas no saludables y conservantes que los alimentos GO y SLOW. Una porción de un alimento WHOA se puede consumir 2 o 3 veces al mes. Algunos ejemplos de alimentos WHOA son: pastel de manzana, papas fritas y refrescos.

 

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For questions or information on 5210+ Every Day, please contact emily.russell@cookchildrens.org .

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