5-2-1-Almost None

In Delaware:

• About 40% of children and youth are overweight or obese (the national average is 35%).
• Almost 9 in 10 parents think kids eat too much junk food and not enough healthy foods.
• 84% of parents say children are not getting enough exercise.
• 85% of students reported that they did not eat five servings of fruits and vegetables a day.
• Children and youth spend at least 4 hours a day watching TV, sitting at the computer, or playing video games.
• The average youth is physically active for less than 20 minutes a day.

These are the reasons why Nemours is committed to taking a leading role in obesity prevention. We want to help families understand the causes and health implications of obesity and the best ways to promote healthier habits. We’ve even developed a formula for a healthy lifestyle. It’s called 5-2-1-Almost None.

The 5-2-1-Almost None Formula

• Eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day
• Limiting screen time to no more than two hours a day
• Getting at least one hour of physical activity a day 
• Drinking almost no sugary beverages.

Check out our Online Resources for tools get your own program started.

Contact Us

To find out about related events, workshops, or other ways to work in your community to promote healthy eating and physical activity, or to send your comments and suggestions, contact us at (302) 444-9100 or nhps_info@nemours.org.