Nutrition & Wellness – Biology 50

The Woman Challenge – 8 Weeks for Better Health

May 11, 2009

The Woman Challenge is a new a program of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health (OWH) also known as WomensHealth.gov.

Woman Challenge is a part of the Office on Women’s Health year-long Woman Activity Tracker program. The challenge runs from May 10 through July 4, 2009. It is a way to get women involved, thinking about their health.

The Challenge kicks off the 10th annual National Women’s Health Week (May 10-16, 2009).

Goals of The Woman Challenge – 8 Weeks for Better Health

The Woman Challenge encourages women to

• Get at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity each week.
• Including muscle-strengthening activities on 2 or more days of each week.

What Does the Women Challenge Include?

According to the Women Challenge Website:

Each week that you meet or exceed your personal physical activity goals, you will receive a virtual Woman Challenge Trophy. Earn 8 trophies in 8 weeks and receive a certificate of completion! From May 10 to August 22, 2009 you will receive weekly e-mail newsletters with tips on staying motivated.

There will also be weekly quizzes to test your knowledge of fitness and nutrition and give you a boost towards your weekly goal.

See the Women’s Health Website for More Information.

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