Everyone hears that proper nutrition plays a significant role in your overall health though it’s not often as easy as it sounds. A healthy meal is the best start to achieving your optimal health and wellness goals but where do you start?
Texas Children’s is dedicated to supporting you as you strive to meet your health and wellness goals. Employee Health and Wellness is sponsoring an upcoming nutrition program, MyPlate Challenge, so gather your co-workers and join together or start planning goals of your own to make Texas Children’s a healthier campus all around.
Don’t eliminate, just add! It’s a refreshing and positive way to shift the way we look at food and have fun with your coworkers along the way.
Follow these simple weekly themes and eat at least the recommended amount of a particular food group four days a week or more. It’s about being consistent, not perfect!
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Week Number
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Dates
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Weekly Theme
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Week 1
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April 21-27
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Fruit
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Week 2
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April 28- May 4
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Whole Grains
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Week 3
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May 5-11
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Lean Protein
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Week 4
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May 12-18
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Vegetables
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Week 5
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May 19-26
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Dairy
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Week 6
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May 27-June 1
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Eat Well
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Throughout the program, participants will receive an incredible amount of nutrition information and support through such things as Motivational Monday emails, interactive discussion boards, and online resources. In addition, all participants will receive a Texas Children’s MyPlate mouse pad and have the opportunity to earn bonus points toward a drawing for one of ten Fitbits.
The challenge begins Monday, April 21.
Click here to join the challenge! (This link will only open internally)