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1. What is Eat Wise and Exercise?

Eat Wise and Exercise is a 10-week initiative to encourage and educate Duke employees to start and keep healthy diet and exercise habits. Participants will be provided with motivation and tools to help them reach their health goals. Participants will report their weight and minutes of exercise each week.

2. When does the program start?

The 10-week program starts January 12, 2009, and we encourage you to register by this date. You have the opportunity to earn more LIVE FOR LIFE dollars if you register by January 12, and enter your weight and exercise minutes each week.

3. How do I register to participate in the program?

Registration starts December 1, 2008. You may register in one of three ways:

• Online
• By phone at 684-3136 (option 1)
• In person at the LIVE FOR LIFE office located at 04290 Duke Clinic (Red Zone) or at Durham Regional Hospital Employee Health.

4. Where do I get weekly information?

Each week a link to the Eat Wise and Exercise web site will be e-mailed to you, or you may visit the Eat Wise and Exercise web site.

5. Where do I report my weight and minutes?

You can report your minutes online on the Report Your Weight and Exercise Minutes page. If you do not have Internet access you may pick up an Easy Tracker at the LIVE FOR LIFE office at 04290 Duke Clinic or at Durham Regional Hospital Employee Health and submit your minutes each week via fax.

6. Where and how do I keep track of my minutes of exercise and weight?

Keep track of your daily minutes of exercise by downloading the Easy Tracker. Keep your easy tracker by your desk or in your planner. At the end of each week add up your accumulated minutes from the week, weigh yourself, and report both your weight and weekly accumulated minutes of exercise on the Report Your Weight & Exercise Minutes web page.

7. Are there any incentives for participating?

Yes. For every week that you report your weight and exercise minutes during the program you will receive $10 LIVE FOR LIFE dollars.

LIVE FOR LIFE dollars can be used to purchase merchandise at the LIVE FOR LIFE store including items such as fitness videos, exercise bands, T-shirts, and duffle bags.

The ultimate incentive and reward of the program is the information and knowledge gained through weekly e-mails and online education to help and/or contribute to your lifetime goals and habits of healthy eating and exercising.

8. Why should I report my weight and exercise minutes weekly?

Reporting your weight and exercise minutes weekly will qualify you for the incentive LIVE FOR LIFE dollars. Plus, it provides accountability since you have to report your progress each week. In addition, keeping track of your exercise has been proven to increase consistency and provide better health results.

9. I don't need to improve my eating habits and/or exercise habits, but want to participate. Can I participate and will this program be beneficial to me?

Yes, nutritionally sound people and regular exercisers of all health and fitness levels are encouraged to participate. Your motivation to exercise might encourage other participants to begin their own exercise program and move more. Reporting your weight and minutes of exercise will also enter you into the drawing for LIVE FOR LIFE raffle prizes and incentive LIVE FOR LIFE dollars. In addition, you may learn something new from the weekly information and tips that can be beneficial and enhance your current health habits.