Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds is touting a new statewide public health campaign that aims to reduce obesity and the prevalence of diabetes among Iowa kids.
The “Healthy Choices Count” campaign is paired with the number five-two-one-oh (5210). That number stands for FIVE servings of fruits and vegetables daily and a TWO hour daily limit on screen time, along with at least ONE hour of activity and ZERO sugary beverages. The communities of Malvern, Dubuque, Mount Pleasant and West Union will each get an 18-thousand dollar grant to spread that message. Dr. Mary Figaro of Bettendorf says the campaign will hopefully stop the “on-slaught of diabetes.”
Reynolds says the overall goal with this campaign is to teach moderation.
