In 2019, Iowa adopted the National Health Education Standards (NHES) as the recommended Iowa Health Education Standard and performance indicators. The Standard provide a common language and are a framework for student learning through eight anchor Standard consistent across grades Pre K-12.

*12.5(17)* Twenty-first century learning skills. b. Health literacy.* Components of health literacy include understanding and using basic health concepts to enhance personal, family and community health; establish and monitor health goals; effectively manage health risk situations and advocate for others; demonstrate a healthy lifestyle that benefits the individual and society.