Sometimes toddlers need to try a food 10 or more times before they actually accept and enjoy it. It is also important to encourage play time as soon as they start crawling and walking. As your …

5210 Healthy Children and 5210 Healthy Military Children are health promotion campaigns designed to improve families’ health and children’s health. 5210 spreads a simple message …

Plain milk and soy beverages are part of a healthy diet. Read the ingredient list to know if sugar has been added. Avoid sugar added beverages such as pop, fruit punch, sport and energy …

Children who eat five or more servings of fruit and vegetables a day are significantly less likely to become overweight or develop obesity than children who eat less than three servings per day. …

Using the 5210 campaign promotes healthy behaviors for all children and the influential adults around them. ALL children, no matter their size, benefit from eating enough fruits and …

5210+ Everyday encourages families to make healthy lifestyle choices by eating nutritious food, getting physical activity and restful sleep. (5210+ Everyday was adapted from two national …

To get the recommended amount, most of us need to increase the amount of fruits and vegetables we currently eat. Include at least one serving of fruits and/ or vegetables with each …

Scientific Rationale for 5210 5 or more fruits and vegetables A diet rich in fruits and vegetables provides vitamins and minerals, which are important for supporting growth and development, …

5210+ is a fun and simple guide for making healthy choices, day by day. It’s designed for people of all ages. Each number stands for a habit that impacts your physical, mental, or emotional …

Ready to promote the 5210 message in your family? All the information you need to create a healthy eating and physical activity environment for your family is in the family toolkit. As a …