5-2-1-0

Young child drinking a glass of water

Daily 5-2-1-0: Choose water, avoid sugary drinks

Give kids water or other non-sugary beverages to keep them hydrated.

Young firl jumps rope outside

Daily 5-2-1-0: Move your body for 1 hour

Just 60 minutes of any kind of movement can do wonders for kids’ health.

Two children look at the screen of a mobile phone

Daily 5-2-1-0: Limit screen time to 2 hours per day

Help kids understand why limits are important and worthwhile.

A Father and son wash a cucumber and other vegetables to prepare for eating

Daily 5-2-1-0: Eat 5 veggies and fruits per day

Tips on why and how to get your kids to eat enough fruits and vegetables.

Examples of children building healthy habits

Help kids build healthier habits now with 5-2-1-0

Pediatricians encourage parents to use the 5-2-1-0 approach to help children build daily health habits. Here’s why.