Organizations

What is 5210 Healthy Washoe? 

Adapted from Let’s Go, 5210 is a nationally recognized obesity prevention initiative that uses an evidence-based framework to promote four simple, healthy habits each day.  

This initiative was adapted from Let’s Go, a similar program led by MaineHealth to promote the same healthy habits, all revolving around healthy eating and active living (HEAL). 5210 Healthy Washoe encompasses all of the efforts that work to promote HEAL across Washoe County. 

How does it work? 

5210 Healthy Washoe helps communities promote a shared, consistent message that ties local efforts together across multiple sectors. When being used in a community organization, 5210 can promote health messaging and environmental changes to support community members in making the healthy choice the easy choice with the 5210 daily cues. 

Target Outcomes 

• Improved awareness of the importance of healthy habits. 

• Increase in healthy habits among kids, families, staff, and the overall community. 

• Increase in healthy weight among youth. 

Many Types of Organizations can Play a Vital Role 

5210 is a community engagement initiative working to improve health behaviors that impact overweight and obesity: healthy eating and active living (HEAL). 5210 is rooted in the social-ecological model of behavior change, which acts upon policy, systems, and environments to make the healthy choice the easy choice. Evidence-based strategies are used to facilitate HEAL in education, schools, food bank pantries, businesses, resource centers, and healthcare practices here in Washoe County. The more connected our community is to the effort, the more supported community members feel to make healthy choices. 

Getting Started 

Implementing the5210 Healthy Washoe program can be done at a pace that works for your organization. There are varying levels of participation for organizations to select from. NNPH staff can help you explore the different ways to incorporate 5210 into your workday. As a 5210 Healthy Washoe partner, you will receive 
program assistance, tools, and resources to successfully incorporate the program into your organization. Contact our team today to learn more! 5210healthywashoe@nnph.org  
 

5210 Print Materials 

Please download and use these FREE 5210 materials or contact 5210healthywashoe@nnph.org to learn more about obtaining additional materials for your organization. 

• Pamphlet
• Coloring Pages

For additional resources on how to implement 5210 with your organization please reference the toolkit below.

Toolkit

• Welcome Letter
• 5210 Healthy Washoe Workplace Toolkit
• 5210 Healthy Washoe Quick Start Guide
• Healthy Vending, Concessions and Smart Cafeteria Toolkit
• 5210 Healthy Washoe Action Planning Packet
• 5210 Healthy Washoe Recognition Packet
• 5210 Healthy Washoe Poster (English)
• 5210 Healthy Washoe Poster (Spanish)

 

Expected Beneficial Outcomes (Rated)

• Increased healthy food consumption
• Increased healthy food purchases
• Improved dietary choices

Other Potential Beneficial Outcomes

• Improved nutrition
• Improved weight status
• Increased academic achievement
• Increased food security
• Reduced emissions