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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world: Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has."

Margaret Mead

 

 

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The 5 + 5 Communities Program encourages and supports North Dakota communities in their quest to help their citizens lead healthier lives and build a Healthy North Dakota.

Goals of the 5 + 5 Program are:

bullet To encourage North Dakotans to eat fruits and vegetables 5 times a day as part of a high-fiber, low fat diet, and
bullet To encourage North Dakotans to be physically active for 30 minutes at least 5 days a week

North Dakota 5 + 5 Communities Celebrate Successes!

Click to learn about the impact that 5 + 5 Communities are making on North Dakotans' health.

5 + 5 Rolette County Success Story

5 + 5 Williston Success Story

Communities can reduce their residents' chronic disease risks by:

bullet Initiating programs that encourage gradual lifestyle changes,
bullet Promoting awareness of the need for change,
bullet Developing individuals' skills for making changes, and
bullet Adapting the community environment and policies to encourage lifestyle change. 

The significance of making small changes toward these goals should not be overlooked.  Small steps lead to more lasting change, and we encourage 5 + 5 program planners to emphasize the importance of making attainable, lifelong changes.

Partners

The main partners in the 5 + 5 Communities Program are the Cardiovascular Health Program in the North Dakota Department of Health, the NDSU Extension Service, and Healthy North Dakota.

                   

 

5 + 5 Communities

Seventeen community coalitions are recognized by the 5 + 5 Communities Program including ...

   

   

 

 

 

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