54321 + 8: Countdown to Your Health

A concise primer (or reminder) geared towards grade 6 and up, 54321 + 8 combines solid tips for maintaining good health with commentary from experts and real teens. Host Jennifer Ceci guides viewers through a regimen of six daily steps: a rainbow of 5 fruits and veggies (described as powerhouses for nutrients that “you can't eat too much of”), 4 glasses of water for cleansing and hydration (frozen fruit ice cubes help liven this up), 3 laughs with friends (a must for mental well-being that can lower anxiety and depression and even improve the immune system), a limit of 2 hours of “screen” time (although some participants admit that it's harder to ration their phone and texting than TV or computer use), at least 1 hour of physical activity, and 8 hours of sleep. Providing excellent pointers to help achieve these daily goals, this is highly recommended. Aud: I, J, H, P. (J. Williams-Wood)