July 5 - August 31, 2016
Online Packet
Rethink Your Drink (RYD) is a 9-week water challenge that encourages you to replace sugarsweetened beverages with water. Track how much water you drink to earn points towards prizes!
WHY PARTICIPATE
There is no one estimate for how much water the average American needs each day because the amount
needed can vary depending on diet, environment, level of physical activity, weight, and even age.
However, there is evidence that drinking sugar-sweetened beverages contributes to obesity, type 2
diabetes, and tooth decay. The best way to ensure that you are properly hydrated without adding empty
calories to your diet is to drink water.
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Increase your water intake
o The Institute of Medicine suggests that adequate water intake for:
 Women equals about 9 eight-ounce cups daily and;
 Men equals about 13 eight-ounce cups daily.
o Keeping yourself hydrated by drinking water can offer many health benefits including
boosting your immune system, supporting digestion and keeping your brain alert!
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Reduce sugar-sweetened beverages
o The American Heart Association recommends a limit of 6 teaspoons of added sugar daily
for women and 9 teaspoons of added sugar daily for men (1 teaspoon = 4 grams).
Added sugar content in typical drinks:
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2480 North First Street, Ste. 200, San Jose, CA 95131
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HOW TO PARTICIPATE AND EARN REWARDS
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Register for the challenge by June 24
o Go to: https://iservices.sccgov.org/ewdcampaign/ and click on the RYD image to register
Drink more water and less sugar-sweetened beverages from July 5 through August 31
o Log your water and sugar-sweetened beverage intake every day
o Deadline to log is September 9
Read the weekly tips for support and inspiration
Earn a minimum of 350 points to receive the final reward
o Final participation reward will be distributed to individuals by September 19
Exceed the goal by earning 450 points and be entered for a chance to win the Grand Prize
o Bonus- Grand Prize Raffle winner(s) will be contacted by September 15
HOW POINTS ARE CALCULATED
1. Log the total number of cups of water you drank each day to earn points.
Water options:
 Plain water
 Water infused with sliced fruit,
vegetables, or herbs
 Plain sparkling or seltzer water
*For the purposes of this challenge we are not
asking you to track unsweetened coffees, teas, milk
or diet beverages.
Beverages*
0 cups of water (0 ounces)
1 cup of water (8 ounces)
2 cups of water (16 ounces)
3 cups of water (24 ounces)
4 cups of water (32 ounces)
5 or more cups of water
(40 or more ounces)
Points
0
1
2
3
4
5
2. Log the number of sugar-sweetened beverages you drank each day. Earn extra points for zero
sugar-sweetened beverages.
Sugar-sweetened beverages include:
Beverages
Points
 Soda
0 sugar-sweetened beverages
5
 Sweetened teas (hot or iced)
1 or more sugar-sweetened beverages
0
 Sports drinks
*For the purposes of this challenge we are not asking you to
 Energy drinks
track 100% fruit juice.
 Horchata
 Yogurt drinks
 Milk tea or boba/bubble/pearl drinks
 Vitamin-added water with added sweeteners
 Flavored milk (chocolate, strawberry, vanilla)
 Agua fresca or other juice drinks with added sweeteners, such as lemonade or fruit punch
 Coffee or mocha drinks (hot, iced or blended) with sweeteners, added syrups or flavoring
Employee Wellness Department
2480 North First Street, Ste. 200, San Jose, CA 95131
Tel: 408-885-3620 Fax: 408-938-4519 Email: [email protected]
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First Participation Reward:
Healthy Hydration Magnet
Keep on track with this healthy
hydration magnet.
Requirements: Participants must
register for the RYD Challenge by
June 24.
Final Participation Reward:
Rethink Your Drink Water Bottle*
Hydrate yourself with the help of this
stainless-steel BPA-free water bottle.
Requirements: Participants must log at least
350 points at the end of the 9-week
challenge.
Employee Wellness Department
2480 North First Street, Ste. 200, San Jose, CA 95131
Tel: 408-885-3620 Fax: 408-938-4519 Email: [email protected]
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Bonus - Grand Prize Raffle:
3 Gallon Water Dispenser
with Infuser* (brushed
stainless-steel dispenser with
BPA-free container)
Make delicious spa water available at
your next party, event or meeting.
Requirements: Participants must log at
least 450 points at the end of the 9week challenge. Those who meet this
goal will be entered for a chance to win
the water dispenser.
Spa water recipes will be made
available to all participants.
The Employee Wellness Department
will announce the winner(s) on
September 15.
*items above may vary in color and design
Employee Wellness Department
2480 North First Street, Ste. 200, San Jose, CA 95131
Tel: 408-885-3620 Fax: 408-938-4519 Email: [email protected]
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