Next week will be the last week of our challenge, so it will also be the last week to earn your team some points!  Continue tracking all activity on your Week Seven sheets and turn them in to the Hospitality Desk, Human Resources office, or Caul Fitness Center by 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 19. The challenge post-party will be from 3 to 4 p.m Wednesday, May 27, in the Community Room. Plan to join us for snacks, awarding of prizes, random drawings and a celebration of all the physical activity you accomplished. Congratulations to Jo Horton for winning the Week Five Healthy Eating Challenge drawing. Jo won a $25 gift certificate to the Prairie Star Restaurant.

Next week’s events include the Group Walks and a Nutrition Seminar. The Group Walks will be at 1 p.m. Monday, May 18, and Wednesday, May 20. We will meet at the Village Entrance to start. The Nutrition Seminar will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, in the KSU Classroom. Quiz Questions will be posted in the Game Room Monday, May 18. Please place completed slips in the drop box located at the Hospitality Desk by Friday, May 22.

Last  Week’s Quiz Answers:

1.) Adults should consume MORE than 2,500 mg of sodium each day?

Answer is false. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that people age two and up reduce sodium intake to 2,300 milligrams per day. Those 51 and older, and those of any age who are African American, have high blood pressure, diabetes, or chronic kidney disease should further reduce their intake to 1,500 mg  per day. Eating too much sodium puts you at risk of developing serious medical conditions, like high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.

2.) Nuts are a source of protein?

Answer is true. Nuts are a great way to add protein and healthy fat into your diet. They can be eaten whole as a snack, added to many dishes and salads, and nut butters can be used in sandwiches, smoothies and dips. Just be careful with how many you eat as snacks, because the calories can add up quickly!