All-of-Community Approach
Evidence shows that childhood health promotion is most effective when a community takes a coordinated approach. By working together to address the barriers families face to eating healthy and being physically active, partners are better able to identify where change is needed at the community level and what role each partner can play to help facilitate that change. Surrounding families with healthier options and supporting these behaviours across all settings will help ensure children in British Columbia have equal opportunities to grow up happy and healthy.
Live 5-2-1-0 provides children and families with one consistent, clear message on healthy living and provides community partners with a framework for action to support these behaviours.
Community members and partners from all sectors (school, health, business, childcare, local governments, etc.) are encouraged to share the Live 5-2-1-0 message in their programs and communications, as well as support the 5-2-1-0 behaviours through policy, practice and environmental changes in their organization or setting.
The Live 5-2-1-0 Central Team helps to support this community engagement process through direct community coaching and free, adaptable Live 5-2-1-0 resources. We also provide a platform through which Live 5-2-1-0 communities across BC can exchange knowledge and share ideas, tools, and strategies to carry out this important work.
