Overweight and obesity in young children and adolescents have become a major concern and public health threat in the U.S.
Since the 1970’s, obesity has nearly doubled in preschool children and adolescents and tripled among children ages 6-11.
The 5-2-1-0 program has been adopted as an obesity prevention program by many states. 5-2-1-0 focuses on increasing physical activity and healthy eating among children.