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Living the 5210 Way: Helping families lead healthier lives

As a parent, you have the unique opportunity to be a healthy role model for your family and your community! Even small changes can make a difference and you can inspire other families to start living the 5210 way. The basic premise of the “5210 way” is:

5  

 or more servings of fruits and vegetables every day.

2

 or fewer hours of recreational screen time.

1

 or more hours of physical activity.

0

 sweetened beverages or drinks, like fruit juices or soda.




To learn more about how you can help your family lead the healthiest lives possible, we are pleased to provide you with the resources below.

(The 5210 behaviors are evidence-informed recommendations from groups like the American Academy of Pediatrics, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and National Association for Sport and Physical Education. This material is the result of a partnership funded by the Department of Defense between the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy and the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture through a grant/cooperative agreement with Penn State University.)

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    January 08, 2019

    Want your kids to eat healthier? Serve your family meals with a side of fun!

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    February 14, 2018

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    October 11, 2017

    Teach Your Children to Call 911. Here are some 9-1-1 tips to teach your children.

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    January 07, 2019

    We need to be more understanding and compassionate about helping kids with chronic illnesses. Read about the journey of one brave child who struggled with a chronic illness f...

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    May 16, 2017

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    November 08, 2018

    Want to help your children grow up strong and healthy? Encourage them to do the following three things to set them on a positive path to wellness.

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    January 10, 2017

    Every season in Idaho has something special to offer as far as outdoor activities go—and winter is no exception! There is tons of winter wonderland fun to be had, like sleddi...

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