Switch to Water Challenge: Kick start a healthy summer

The Switch to Water challenge is all about switching your sugary drinks to water for 30 days. Yes, it is as simple as that!

This challenge helps you to set a realistic goal to reduce the amount of sugar you consume. The aim of this challenge is to build better habits, with water becoming your drink of choice over time.

It is easy to take the Challenge. Simply sign up and commit to switching your sugary drinks to water for 30 days. You can start the challenge between Wednesday 1st to Monday 20th November 2017.

Adults can choose to take the challenge on their own or as part of a workplace team. Kids can take the Challenge by registering as a school team.

• Sign up or find out more about the Switch to Water challenge.

Download resources that support the Switch to Water challenge:

• Benefits or drinking water
• Hydrate yourself with water
• Water only school
• What are sugary drinks doing to your body?

• Order copies of water-related resources from the Community Health Information Centre.

Source: NZ Dental Association.

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