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The 5-2-1-0 principles are simple ways to raise healthy kids:
Eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables
Spend no more than 2 hours watching TV, playing video games or surfing the net
Get at least 1 hour of active play
Drink 0 sugar-sweetened beverages
Follow the advice in this section and becoming a Healthy Hero for your family will be just as easy.
Learn how to:
Find out your child’s weight. Adopt the 5-2-1-0 healthy habits for raising healthy kids. Talk with your child’s doctor, childcare provider and/or school.
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All forms of fruit count-- fresh, frozen, canned, dried or 100% juice. They make easy, healthy snacks too!
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Bright colored foods make meals more fun. Add orange and purple fruits and vegetables to make the table more colorful.
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Ask your child to move and sound like an animal. Take pictures.
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Dance, dance, dance as a family.
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Use low-fat milk instead of whole. It's better for your child and tastes good too
It’s hard to tell how much we’re eating when we’re distracted by the TV. Don’t snack while watching shows.
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For a healthy snack, add low-fat cheese to whole-grain crackers. A serving of cheese is 1 ounce: about the size of two dominos. Six medium-size crackers are one serving.
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For indoor play, ask your child to make a shape with their body: round, flat, tall etc.
Kids learn from their parents. If you eat fruits and veggies, so will they.
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Start small. This week, provide a healthy after-school snack like an apple instead of one high in sugar or fat.
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Play “Simon Says.” Let your kids tell you what to do.
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Make your own Twister game using throw rugs or hand towels on the floor.