How You Can Help
You can tip the scales for better health and make an important difference in your community by taking three steps.
1. Spread the Message
Start by spreading the 9-5-2-1-0 for Health message to children, parents, caregivers, colleagues, friends, and neighbors. Click your sector in the left-hand menu to find ideas for getting started.
2. Promote Healthy Behaviors
Adopt policies & practices that support the 9-5-2-1-0 for Health behaviors in your particular setting. Encourage others to do the same wherever children live, learn, and play. Click your sector in the left-hand menu to find ideas for getting started.
3. Join The Campaign
Join the Tipping the Scales for Better Health Campaign to connect with other people who share your commitment to child health promotion. There is no cost to join, and we will equip you with ideas & tools for spreading the message and supporting the 9-5-2-1-0 for Health behaviors. Most importantly, we invite all Tipping the Scales for Better Health Campaign Members to share their knowledge so that everyone can benefit from your experience! Click here to join now...
Two Good Questions
What if we are already doing something different than 9-5-2-1-0 for Health?
We offer 9-5-2-1-0 for Health as a core message for folks who do not already have a message in place, and as a supplemental message for people who are already using something different.
As long as you are promoting one or more of the 9-5-2-1-0 for Health behaviors, we would welcome your passion and knowledge!
Can we start small?
Yes!
Even small changes can make a big difference when it comes to adopting healthy lifestyles. So feel free to start with one behavior and build on small successes. Over time, the small successes will add up to big improvements in the health and wellness of a child!
