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WIC Worksite Wellness Step It Up Challenge
| What: | Walking Challenge |
| Who: | California WIC Teams of 6 or less (can be multiple teams per agency)* |
| When: | July 15 – August 15, 2021 |
| Where: | Wherever you can get your steps in! |
| Why: | To get moving and meet our individual steps goals! |
| How: | Log your steps by signing up and creating a group at https://worldwalking.org. Please invite Jodi to your group so she can track your progress (jmulliganpfile@calwic.org). |
According to the Mayo Clinic, the average American walks 3,000 to 4,000 steps a day, or roughly 1.5 to 2 miles, and we should aim for 10,000 steps per day. It’s a good idea to find out how many steps a day you walk now, as your own baseline, then you can STEP IT UP toward the goal of 10,000 steps by aiming to add extra steps every day for 4 weeks. If you already walk 10,000 steps or more, increase your goal. You can track your steps with an iPhone or Android, a sports watch like a Fitbit, or a pedometer (CWA has extra pedometers if your office needs them).
| TOTAL STEPS – Final |
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25,990,603 steps Like walking from London to Tokyo. 117 Walkers 29 Teams throughout California Way to rock this competition Cal WIC! Great job. |
| ROUND 4 WINNER |
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CRP WIC Walkers 790,720 steps 158,144 / walker average |
*If you need accommodations or would like to substitute something else for walking, let us know. We are happy to oblige and encourage all abilities to participate. Additionally, we know not everyone has access to safe walking paths, so please let us know and we can recommend some alternatives to you.
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The increase to the #WIC fruit and veg benefit is changing lives for families across California. Tell Congress to #ExtendTheWICBump in the CR by September 30th! @RepBarbaraLee @KenCalvert @RepRoybalAllard @dgvaladao @aguilarpete @RepMikeGarcia @Norma4Congress @RepJoshHarder https://t.co/601OiHv3md
A7: Contact your member of Congress - especially those on the Approps committee - and share how important this increased #fruitandveg benefit has been and continues to be for #WIC families in their district! #ExtendTheWICBump #FoodFri https://t.co/VtmXTSNUvs
A6: Here in CA, a #farmersmarket may be authorized not just for the Farmer's Market Nutrition Program, but to accept the regular CVB, so #WIC shoppers can support their local farmers year-round! #FoodFri #ExtendTheWICBump https://t.co/8z04Qqm4X4
A5: In August 2020, #WIC shoppers put nearly $56 million into their local economies - and that was before the $35 increase for #fruitandveggies. WIC shoppers support CA farmers and grocery stores. #FoodFri #ExtendTheWICBump
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A4: We know that obesity declined for #WIC kids as a result of the 2009 change to include fruit and veg in the food package, but we know that child obesity has risen during the pandemic, as have food costs. Families access to produce now more than ever! #ExtendTheWICBump #FoodFri https://t.co/EfQalIBN6I
A3: WIC families in CA have been SO appreciative of the enhanced #WIC fruit and veg benefit. It has truly changed the way families shop and eat! #FoodFri #ExtendTheWICBump https://t.co/ZtpK7BAVYp https://t.co/Vp7F2bbM8b
#WICfruit&veggiebenefit! [Attach your selfie]
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HEALTHY FAMILIES...STRONG COMMUNITIES...BRIGHT FUTURES!
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