Raines High School received a surprise visit from Diggy Simmons in his effort to support the 5-2-1-0 Healthy campaign. The 5-2-1-0 Healthy campaign helps to bring awareness to the daily guidelines for nutrition and physical activity.
The message represents some of the most important steps students and their families can take to prevent childhood obesity. Simmons stressed the significance of each number in 5-2-1-0:
• 5 – Eat fruits and vegetables at least five times a day.
• 2 – Cut screen time (time spent in front of an electronic device) to two hours or less every day.
• 1 – Participate in at least one hour of moderate to vigorous physical activity each day.
• 0 – Restrict soda and sugar-sweetened drinks. Drink water and three to four servings of skim or 1% milk every day.
Representative Mia Jones read a proclamation for the “5-2-1-0 Day.” Following the proclamation, Simmons received a certificate from Kevin Waters, the general manager of the Jacksonville Giants. The certificate recognized Simmons as a 5-2-1-0 Youth Health Ambassador.
The Raines Marching Viking Band had the opportunity to perform with Diggy Simmons under the direction of Mr. KuRonde’ Washington. They performed “Do It Like You,” one of Simmons’ hit songs. The Platinum Vikettes danced alongside the band members.
Two students, Jonnika F. and Rikia J. were surprised with two tickets and backstage VIP passes to Diggy Simmons’ Jacksonville concert on Tuesday, December 27 at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts.
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