This document provides tips for a healthy lifestyle for children, recommending 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables daily, 3 structured meals including breakfast and less fast food, 2 hours or less of screen time, 1 hour of physical activity, and limiting sugary drinks to almost none. The tips are part of the 5-3-2-1-almost none message to promote healthy habits.

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5 or more servings of fruits and
vegetables daily
3 structured meals daily— eat breakfast, less
fast food, and more meals prepared at home
2 hours or less of TV or video
games daily
1 hour or more of moderate to vigorous
physical activity daily
Limit sugar sweetened and energy
drinks to ‘almost none’*
*Children should not consume energy drinks in any amount!
Adapted from the 5-3-2-1-almost none message promoted by the Colour Me Healthy Program (www.colourmehealthy.com)
Produced by the Hamilton Family Health Team Registered Dietitians
10 George Street, 3rd Floor, Hamilton, ON L8P 1C8. 905-667-4848 April 2014
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4 or more family meals each
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