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Jump IN for Healthy Kids is a community-wide, multi-sector effort to give children and families real opportunities to make healthy choices. Jump IN is implementing several evidence-based strategies to address the complex causes of childhood obesity.

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Healthy Places

Embed nutrition and physical activity policies into settings such as schools, child care centers and worksites

Healthy Neighborhoods

Solve systemic issues such as food access and ensure the built environment and infrasctructure promotes physical activity

Healthy Communities

Increase public awareness and education, influence public policy, and connect clinical care with community resources

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Healthy Lawrence/Far Eastside

Lawrence Township Schools' "bananagrams" are one strategy helping students make healthy choices in the Healthiest Cities Challenge.

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Warren schools take big steps toward wellness

Warren Township elementary schools have been working on improving their school culture by implementing healthy celebrations, non-food reward systems, and increasing the amount of physical activity their students get during recess.

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5-2-1-0 Every Day

5-2-1-0 Every Day!

You want to make healthy choices, but information can be confusing and contradictory at times. 5-2-1-0 is an easy-to-remember phrase to help you define what “healthy” really is.

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