Do you know why the numbers 5, 2, 1, 0 are important? They are the keys to remembering the most important elements of healthy living for children. 5 fruits and vegetables a day, 2 hours or less of screen time, 1 hour of physical activity each day, and 0 limiting sugar-sweetened drinks. Are your kids living a 5,2, 1,0 lifestyle?

 

~Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP

Medical Editor, HealthyChildren.org

 

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Limit your child to a single sport or team activity per season, and the training schedule to no more than five days per week.