have you heard of 5 - 2 - 1 - 0?

godblessourhome

students are being taught 5 - 2 - 1 - 0 in colorado schools to combat obesity.

5 veggies a day
2 hours of screen time (includes tv, computer and video games)
1 hour of active play outside
0 sugary drinks/soda

have you heard of it? what do you think of this program? do you think it will be effective?

Erindipitous

It's certainly worth a shot.. Anything to burn it into their brains early so they have a better chance of keeping the habit.

Something needs to impact childhood obesity.. The current numbers are mind-blowing.


Edit: And let me add that when I was young, my grandparents used to tell me to "Eat my plate" at dinner, meaning to finish everything. As much as they meant well, that's part of my issue.. It feels wrong to leave food on the plate, even when I'm fully aware that's IT'S OKAY to do so if I'm full and if I've had a proper amount of food. -- Old habits are hard to break.

SassyStef

maybe parents should sit in on that too lol I think with children it is so much more their parents responsibility than theirs. The numbers are sad!!

JodiS75

Curious why they wouldn't teach just 1 hour of screen time and 2 hours of activity? :noway:

Oh well, something is better than nothing!

JodiS75

Curious why they wouldn't teach just 1 hour of screen time and 2 hours of activity? :noway:

Oh well, something is better than nothing!

realme56

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I agree that something is better than nothing....parents have to be involved as good role models too.

RadicalCharlie

Sounds okay, but I'm a computer programming major so I'm going to be sitting in front of a screen for more than 2 hours lol.

frenchfri87

I think it could be confusing for a kid because the goal is to eat 5 veggies but the goal is no more than 2 hours of tv time. The way it sounds a kid might think they need to strive for that 2 hours of tv if they dont get it.
Anyway Im glad they are at least addressing the issue but they should be more "health" focused than "obesity" focused. Because it could really bring some overweight children down. Most kids dont get to choose their foods so if mom and dad are eating fast food everynight then thats what they are forced to do too.

godblessourhome

Sounds okay, but I'm a computer programming major so I'm going to be sitting in front of a screen for more than 2 hours lol.

this is in addition to them sitting all day at school.

godblessourhome

Curious why they wouldn't teach just 1 hour of screen time and 2 hours of activity? :noway:

Oh well, something is better than nothing!

honestly, isn't portion control more important than activity? also i think they are hoping to 'sneak' in activity with the wii and other movement video games.

godblessourhome

Edit: And let me add that when I was young, my grandparents used to tell me to "Eat my plate" at dinner, meaning to finish everything. As much as they meant well, that's part of my issue.. It feels wrong to leave food on the plate, even when I'm fully aware that's IT'S OKAY to do so if I'm full and if I've had a proper amount of food. -- Old habits are hard to break.

i do that too! it's a horribly hard habit to break!

skinnyjeanzbound

Haha--@ erindipitous love the last line of your signature (I'm an Enlgish teacher)

I think the plan is a good idea, but I wonder--is this yet another program that will be crammed into already bursting grade school curricula? I teach HS and it seems like kids are getting less and less of the basics b/c so much time in elementary school is devoted to wellness programs (such as DARE, etc.). It really should be the parents' job to educate their children about living healthy lifestyles including not doing drugs or smoking and making healthy food and exercise choices. I guess if they can fit it into the PE classes it's a great idea, but if it's going to take away from time previously devoted to reading, math, history, etc. we will just be trading one problem for another.

And, yes, I realize that many children's parents WON'T teach them these valuable lessons which is why we are doing it in school; however, with the addition of all of these programs and this wellness content over the past 2-3 decades, we have not increased the length of the school day. Instead, we expect teachers to make it all work and then wonder why Johnny can't read when he gets to HS.

Also, isn't it ironic that the state with the lowest obesity rate is starting this program? Guess we could all learn a lesson from CO.

amymrls

Curious why they wouldn't teach just 1 hour of screen time and 2 hours of activity? :noway:

Oh well, something is better than nothing!

I agree

prov31ms

I think it is fine that they are teaching this to kids - although I am in CO (different district) and my kids are not learning this... What schools really need to do is improve the nutrition of the school lunches and ensure the students have activity/exercise each school day - actually eating healthy foods and exercising is what will "stick" with kids - not some witty slogan.... but that's just my two cents worth =0)

kensky

They need to start by re-implementing school recess programs! Even a 20 minute break in the day does so much for kids. Never mind obesity....Behavior issues would surely dip! Our school was part of a read-"right"-run program where the kids went on a mile run each week. The running days were so much more mellow. The teachers were on a more even keel too, post-run!

I do have to say that 2 hours of outside time on a weekday would have the kids in my house up waaay past our bedtime. We are not hyper-scheduled people (I like to believe my guys aren't Hurried Children) but we do have music lessons, religious school and jobs that don't allow us to pick up the kids until the shocking hour of 4:30 pm!

I also think 2 hours of screen time *on a school day* is a lot. And we are not even remotely kill-your-television folks at our house

Overall, I think the campaign is clever and well-intentioned. I hope it gets a few parents to alter some patterns before they begin.

SMK715

I think its good to make kids aware of this issue at a young age, but i have some problems with it.

1 - eating and exercise is different for everyone. Although this is clearly healthy, it may not work the same for everyone. I think each person needs to find their own plan that works for them as individuals, not a group. (it is a good guideline though)

2 - I went to catholic school from k-8th grade and they hammer religion into your brain. Yes I know thats the point of going to a private religious school, but it doesnt work. I dont have the religious views they hoped to instill in me. I dont go to church or pray. Im not a saint. I follow the rules for the most part and Im a good person, but im not religious.

I think forcing something on a young child is counter-productive. I wanted to lose weight for years and I finally started a few months ago. Eating healthy and exercising is important, but whether you want to hear it or not, its a choice we all need to make for ourselves.

** Also, Im considering declaring a Nutrition major for college. I have taught myself so much about nutrition and exercise and Im really enjoying it. I want to take this personal experience and translate it into something good for others. I have already started to help some close friends of mine

godblessourhome

Also, isn't it ironic that the state with the lowest obesity rate is starting this program? Guess we could all learn a lesson from CO.

sad thing is that even with the lowest obesity rate in the nation, it is still at 50%.

godblessourhome

They need to start by re-implementing school recess programs! Even a 20 minute break in the day does so much for kids. Never mind obesity....Behavior issues would surely dip! Our school was part of a read-"right"-run program where the kids went on a mile run each week. The running days were so much more mellow. The teachers were on a more even keel too, post-run!

that sounds awesome! i really like that idea.

j_fattler

Haha--@ erindipitous love the last line of your signature (I'm an Enlgish teacher)

Oh my goodness, that is way too funny...

The english teacher misspelled "english."

sorry, don't mean to pick, just amused!! (and I'm sure you are a wonderful teacher!)

godblessourhome

I think it is fine that they are teaching this to kids - although I am in CO (different district) and my kids are not learning this... What schools really need to do is improve the nutrition of the school lunches and ensure the students have activity/exercise each school day - actually eating healthy foods and exercising is what will "stick" with kids - not some witty slogan.... but that's just my two cents worth =0)

i agree that most school lunches need to be improved. ours was great up until this year. it used to be fresh and made at the school, lots of variety and choices, but this year we got a new lunch lady and everything is from a package. it is a bummer.

annarface

I've always been taught 5 fruit/veg a day, limited screen time & to exercise at least an hour a day. I don't know what America was like previously in how they educated children on their fitness etc but they seem a bit behind in starting to teach it just now?

skinnyjeanzbound

Haha--@ erindipitous love the last line of your signature (I'm an Enlgish teacher)

Oh my goodness, that is way too funny...

The english teacher misspelled "english."

sorry, don't mean to pick, just amused!! (and I'm sure you are a wonderful teacher!)

ahahaha--I noticed the typo right after I posted, but for some reason there is no option to edit the post--I've been checking back every so often to see how long it would take for someone to notice

wolfchild59

Keep in mind that the screen time includes the computer. And with most schools requiring computer time for homework to be completed if you put it at only an hour that probably would leave much, if any, leisure time for their screen time allotment.