{"id":3905,"date":"2018-09-26T19:48:25","date_gmt":"2018-09-27T00:48:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/capitalchirodsm.com\/?p=3905"},"modified":"2018-09-26T19:49:03","modified_gmt":"2018-09-27T00:49:03","slug":"our-health-community-healthiest-state-initiative","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capitalchirodsm.com\/our-health-community-healthiest-state-initiative\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Health Community – Healthiest State Initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this edition of Our Health Community, we look beyond Greater Des Moines to the whole state of Iowa. Our friends at the Healthiest State Initiative<\/strong> have much planned to keep Iowans moving and living healthfully, especially during the month of October. Ready why below, as well as how you can get involved in the momentum to make Iowa the healthiest state in the nation.<\/p>\n

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Tell us a bit about Healthiest State Initiative. When did this start and why? What is it today?<\/h3>\n

The Healthiest State Initiative is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization driven by the goal to make Iowa the healthiest state in the nation. We work with communities, schools, workplaces individuals and both public and private organizations to help Iowans improve their health and overall wellbeing, and ultimately achieve our goal.<\/p>\n

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October is Healthiest State Month in Iowa. How are you celebrating?<\/h3>\n

Each week in the month of October will be dedicated to each of the individual numbers in the 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! program.<\/p>\n

October 1-7\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Focus on getting 1 hour of physical activity each day<\/strong>. Participate in the 8th Annual Healthiest State Walk on October 3.<\/p>\n

October 8-14\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Focus on eating 5 fruits or vegetables each day<\/strong>. Participate in Local Foods Day, sponsored by Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, on October 11.<\/p>\n

October 15-21\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Focus on 2 hours or less of screen time each day<\/strong>. Reduce screen time by reading a book or participate in an activity \u2013 like a puzzle or game \u2013 that doesn’t require a screen.<\/p>\n

October 22-28\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Focus on drinking 0 sugary beverages and more water each day<\/strong>. Water is fuel for your body! To keep your body running smoothly, drink plenty of water throughout the day!<\/p>\n

October 30\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>The Healthiest State Month will conclude with the 5-2-1-0 Healthy Choices Count! Summit at Des Moines University. You can register at IowaHealthiestState.com\/Summit<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We want you to celebrate with us! That\u2019s why we\u2019ve created toolkits for schools\/child care centers, communities, work places and health care sites that are full of ideas to participate in each week, printable resources and sample social media posts. Use the hashtag #HealthyChoicesCount on social media to let us know you\u2019re celebrating with us! You can find all of those toolkits and more information at IowaHealthiestState.com\/HSImonth<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Moving every day is part of Healthiest State Initiative’s 5-2-1-0 challenge.<\/p><\/div>\n

How does HSI help people?<\/h3>\n

The Healthiest State Initiative helps people by connecting them to resources through our programs, events and partner organizations.<\/p>\n