Welcome to the Health and Wellness Challenge!

We're thrilled you've joined us in promoting a healthier lifestyle with fun and engaging challenges from the CU Anschutz Health and Wellness Center.

How to Participate:  

1. Complete any or all of the challenges below—the more you complete, the more entries you'll get in the monthly prize drawing.
2. Click the badge at the bottom right of each challenge and submit the form for each challenge you complete. 

Haven't registered yet? 

Sign up now to be eligible for prize drawings.  

This month's challenges are from our chefs and registered dietitians at AHWC. Our Community Nutrition Programs offer a range of culinary services, cooking classes, and nutrition education for the campus community.   

Challenge 1: Power Snacks

Build a healthy snack using our power snack formula.

Carb + Protein = Power Snack

Pairing protein with carbohydrates for a balanced snack can help reduce fatigue and cravings for sweets, while improving energy levels, attention span, and overall mental function.  

Complete the Challenge:

Enter your name in the box below, then hit start.  Drag and drop the food items to the correct category (carb or protein) to build help build the perfect power snack. 

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the challenge

Challenge 2 : All About Hydration

Set a daily intake amount and track your progress all week.

Staying well-hydrated boosts energy levels, improves skin health, and aids in digestion. By the end of the week, you’ll likely notice a positive difference in how you feel and function, making it a great habit to maintain long-term.  How much water should you drink each day?

Complete the Challenge:

Enter the information below to calculate your daily intake using our hydration calculator below. 

Additional Resources:

Tips and Tricks for Hydration

Calculator Source

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Challenge 3: Goodbye Pyramid, Hello MyPlate

Learn about the USDA's MyPlate, a science-based approach to healthier eating. 

Did you know? In 2011, the USDA MyPlate replaced the Food Guide Pyramid to offer a modern, customizable, and science-based approach to healthier eating. It provides a simple visual reminder to choose a variety of foods from each food group daily and is adaptable to individual dietary needs, preferences, cultural traditions, and budgets. 

Complete the Challenge: 

Step 1: Enter your name in the box below, then hit start.  Drag and drop the food items to the correct MyPlate food group. 

Step 2: What's on Your Plate? Take the MyPlate quiz to assess your current dietary habits, preferences, and goals. 

Click the badge and submit the form to complete the challenge. 

Bonus Challenge: Wheel of Wellness 

Complete the Challenge:

1. Enter your name, then click start.  
2. Spin the Wheel of Wellness
3. Complete at least one challenge and receive an extra entry into the prize drawing. 

Click the badge and submit the form to complete the challenge. 

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Vist us online at anschutzwellness.com

Questions? Email us at ahwc.info@cuanschutz.edu

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