How to Earn Points

Team Points

The Team Points total is an average for your team. It is calculated by dividing the total of number of individual points per team by the number of team members. This allows teams of differing sizes to compete fairly.

Individual Points

There are a total of 1000 possible points per person for the Live Well Challenge. You can earn points in several different categories. Here are some hints on how to earn points:

Focus Area Points

You can earn up to 300 points (50 points per week) for activities within your focus area (Eat Smart or Move More). To earn these points, you simply need to complete the minimum logging requirement for your selected focus area. Be sure to record your activity for each day even if it is zero.

• Eat Smart - you must record your consumption of fruits, vegetables and grains on at least 3 out of 7 days each week.
• Move More - you must record your aerobic activity and muscle strengthening activities for at least 3 out of 7 days.

See the "How to earn points summary" document (includes examples).

Challenge Points

You can earn up to 600 points (100 points per week) for meeting the recommendations in your selected focus area.

• Eat Smart - eat at least 2 cups of fruit, 3 cups of vegetables and 6 ounce equivalents of grains on the same day. Each week you will receive 20 Challenge Points for meeting all three recommendations on 3 out of 7 days and 20 Challenge Points for each additional day that you meet the recommendations.
• Move More - get at least 30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity and participate in a muscle strengthening activity on the same day. Each week you will receive 20 Challenge Points for meeting both recommendations on 3 out of 7 days and 20 Challenge Points for each additional day that you meet the recommendations.

See the "How to earn points summary" document (includes examples).

Extra Credit Points

You can earn a total of 60 points (10 points per week) for completing Extra Credit activities. This category provides participants with an extra opportunity to challenge themselves with activities such as taking a cooking class, participating in an organized physical activity event, or starting a Personal Health Record.

You cannot get credit for the same activity more than once. So be sure to try something new each week. Here is a list of Extra Credit activities for which you can earn points.

See the "How to earn points summary" document (includes examples).

Quiz Points

You can earn a total of 40 points (10 points per quiz) for each quiz you complete. A total of 4 quizzes are available during the Live Well Challenge. Each quiz consists of several questions related to nutrition, physical activity or other health topics.

See the "How to earn points summary" document (includes examples).

*Note: Activity logging is on the honor system and is self reported. All points are calculated automatically and no partial credit is given.