Northwest CT's Healthy Eating & Active Living Initiative

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5 -2-1-0 HEAL Guidelines

Fit Together NWCT promotes the 5-2-1-0 model (originally developed by Let’s Go Maine). It focuses on increasing Healthy Eating and Active Living (HEAL) behaviors in children and adults through 4 research-backed, daily practices:

These guidelines are meant to give you a framework for making healthy choices every day. Please don’t get overwhelmed or discouraged. Every step towards your 5-2-1-0 goals counts!