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Welcome to the 5-2-1-0 Goes 0VUPGSchool5oolkit! On behalf of Let's Move Pittsburgh, we XPVMEMJLF to thank you for your interest in starting a 5-2-1-0 program at your PSHBOJ[BUJPO. 5-2-1-0 Goes 0VUPG4DIPPM is part of Let's Move Pittsburgh's larger effort to lead a 5-2-1-0 initiative in Allegheny County. 8FBSFQSPVE to join cities from more than 40 states across the country who have embraced the 5-2-1-0 message as a formula for healthy living. Let's Move Pittsburgh's 5-2-1-0 initiative is modeled after 5-2-1-0 Let's Go!, a nationally recognized program launched in Maine. Let's Go! focuses on delivering consistent messages of nutritious food choices and active lifestyles to children, families and providers in settings where our children live, learn and grow. For our local initiative, we have adopted or modified Let's Go!'s materials and generated new resources for you to use in your 5-2-1-0 program. We are thankful for the opportunity to partner with Let's Go! and work towards our shared vision of raising a healthy generation of kids. Learn NPSFBCPVUUIFPSJHJOBM-FUT(P by visiting .

The key messages of 5-2-1-0 are 5 servings of fruits and vegetables, 2 hours or less of recreationalscreen time, at least 1 hour of physical activity and 0 sugary drinks and more water--every day! 5-2-1-0 (PFT 0VUPG4DIPPM is a step-by-step guide for launching, leading and evaluating your 5-2-1-0 program. Let's Move Pittsburgh will be here to support you every step of the way by providing technical assistance, connections to resources, networking opportunities with other TJUFTBOEBTTJTUBODFXJUIQSPHSBN monitoring and evaluation.

We look forward to our partnership with you and are excited to see 5-2-1-0 flourish in your DPNNVOJUZ Please direct any questions or comments to Let's Move Pittsburgh at 412/622-6915 or letsmove@ phipps.. For more 5-2-1-0 resources, please visit 5210.

In Health,

The Let's Move Pittsburgh Executive Committee

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CONTENTS

STEP 1: Engage

s5 -2-1-0 Goes Out-Of-School Program Overview s Let's Go!'s 5 Step Path to Success sLet's Go!'s 10 Strategies for Success sLet's Go! Definitions sLet's Go! in 0ITTSBURGH sT he Let's Go! Champion and Team sScientific Rationale for the 5-2-1-0 Message sL etter to Families Announcing a New Partnership sF.A.Q.

STEP 2: Assess Environment and Create an Action Plan

sIntroduction to the Let's Go! Action

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sLet's Go! Action Planning Packet for

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STEP 3: Implement Action Plan

sW elcome to `Step 3: Implement Action Plan'!

STRATEGY 1:

Limit unhealthy choices for snacks and

celebrations; provide healthy choices.

sWhy Does This Matter? sHow to Implement Strategy 1 sIdeas for Healthy Snacks sSnacks to Fuel Your Brain sNavigating Food Donations sThis vs.That for Snacks sIdeas for Healthy Foods for Celebrations sPresent Fruits and Vegetables in Fun, Creative 7AYS sIdeas for Non-Food Celebrations sHealthy Snack Ideas ? Letter to Families sHealthy Foods for Celebrations ? Letter

to Families

sHealthy Party Sign-Up Sheet sCooking with Kids sSafely Working with Kids in the Kitchen sFamily-Style Meals and Snacks sTried and True Advice for Starting a Garden sHold a 5-2-1-0 Poster Contest

sGrow Pittsburgh Garden Resource Center sConduct Taste Tests s5-A-Day Bracelets sHealthy Fundraising Ideas ? Cash without#ALORIES sSports and Snacks sGuidelines for a Healthy Field Trip sE ast at Least Five Fruits and Vegetables Every Day sHealthy Shopping on a Budget sUnderstanding Food Labels sSeasonal Food in Pittsburgh sBreakfast is Best sA Meal is a Family Affair sFruits and Vegetables, All Year Long! sWhat's a Healthy Portion? sTips for a Healthier Diet sHealthy Brown Bag Lunches sHandling a `Choosy' Eater sP hrases that Help and Hinder sPick a Better Fast Food Option

This program is adapted from Let's Go!

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STRATEGY 2: Limit or eliminate sugary drinks; provide water. r Why Does This Matter? r How to Implement Strategy 2 r Limit Sugary Drinks Sent in from Home ?

Letter to Families r Healthy Hydration r Best Drinks for Young Children r Role Model Drinking Healthy Beverages r Make Your Own Sugar Bottle Display r Have a Drink Plan Goal Setting Worksheet r Make Water Fun! r Make Fun, Flavored Water r `0' Sugary Drinks... Drink Water! r Water as Fuel r Sports and Energy Drinks r How Much Sugar Do You Drink? r What's the Deal with Added Sugar? r How Much Sugar is Okay? r Enlightening Facts about Juice

STRATEGY 3: Prohibit the use of food as a reward. r Why Does This Matter? r How to Implement Strategy 3 r Use Non-Food Rewards r Use Physical Activity as a Reward r Food Rewards Add Up r What the Experts Say about Food Rewards r Non-Food Rewards at Home

STRATEGY 4: Provide opportunities to get physical activity every day. r Why Does This Matter? r How to Implement Strategy 4 r Quick Physical Activity Breaks r FAQ the StoryWalkTM Project r LET US Play Principles r Physical Activity in Any Weather r Physical Activity in Small Spaces r Get Up! r Take It Outside r Top Five Anywhere Exercises

STRATEGY 5: Limit recreational screen time. r Why Does This Matter? r How to Implement Strategy 5 r Take Home Activity Bags r Healthy Activities for School Vacation r My Favorite Things to Do Instead of Watching TV r National Screen-Free Week r Inspire Families to Participate in National

Screen-Free Week r Take the Screen Time Challenge r It's Summer! Let's Ditch the Screens and Play! r Media Literacy r Turn on the Fun r Step Away From the Screen! r Active + Play! Ditch Your Phone for 1 Hour a Day r Healthy Viewing Habits r Unplug! r Healthy Sleeping Habits

STRATEGY 6: Participate in local, state and national initiatives that support healthy eating and active living. r Why Does This Matter? r How to Implement Strategy 6 r Let's Go!'s 10 Strategies for Success Align with

HEPA Standards r Curricula for Healthy Eating and Physical Activity r Healthy Dates to Celebrate r Live Well Allegheny Resource

STRATEGY 7: Engage community partners to help support healthy eating and active living. r Why Does This Matter? r How to Implement Strategy 7 r Sample Language for Engaging Contracted

Instructors in Your Let's Go! Efforts r Build a Partnership with Your Local

Grocery Store r Sample Language for Requesting Support

from Local Businesses r Activities That Involve the Community

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