Operation Eat Right
Improve your nutrition and boost your well-being during the Operation Eat Right Challenge. You’ll learn strategies for eating healthier and staying hydrated. Record your progress using Healthy Emory Connect (Sharecare) and earn a medical plan incentive!
About this Challenge
Who is eligible?
This challenge is open to all benefits-eligible employees, as well as spouses and Pre-65 retirees on an Emory medical plan.
When is it?
The challenge takes place from May 1 – June 30, 2023.
What are the activities?
To successfully complete the challenge, you must complete 3 out of the 4 activities listed in the table below. You can access these activities using Healthy Emory Connect (Sharecare).
| Activity Name | Description | Dates Available | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthy Plate Challenge | Focus on eating well-balanced meals each day and track your progress in the Sharecare diet tracker for at least 21 days. | May 1 – May 31, 2023
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| 2 | Hydration Challenge | Challenge yourself to drink more water each day and track your progress. Drink more water for 5 days over a 7-day period. | June 1 – June 30, 2023 |
| 3 | Watch a nutrition video | Learn the importance of eating enough heart-healthy foods in the How Whole Grains Help You Blood Pressure video. To receive credit for this activity, you must watch the video to completion, without fast forwarding. If you pause and come back, you will need to restart the video to receive credit. | May 1 – June 30, 2023 |
| 4 | Read a nutrition article | Read about easy ways to cook with less sodium in Low Sodium Cooking in 3 Simple Steps. | May 1 – June 30, 2023 |
How to Participate
Signing up
Here’s how you can join the Operation Eat Right Challenge:
- If you haven't already, join Healthy Emory Connect.
- Select the "Achieve" icon at the bottom of your screen, then navigate to "Rewards" and "Healthy Emory Well-being Program".
- Click on the "Operation Eat Right" tile to see and complete the available activities.
Tracking your progress
To track your progress for the Healthy Plate Challenge and the Hydration Challenge:
- Select the “Achieve” icon at the bottom of your screen.
- Select the “Challenges” icon at the top of your screen.
- Click on the tile that corresponds to the challenge you’re participating and record your participation for the day.
Incentives
Emory Medical Plan enrollees
If you’re enrolled in an Emory Medical Plan, you can earn a $75 medical plan incentive. Complete 3 out of 4 activities listed in the table above using Healthy Emory Connect (Sharecare) to receive your incentive.
Non-Emory Medical Plan users
If you are not on the Emory medical plan, you can still participate in the Operation Eat Right challenge. You’ll be entered in a raffle and have the chance to win the following prizes:
| If you…. | You MAY be a lucky winner of: |
|---|---|
| Complete 14 days of diet tracking during the Healthy Plate Challenge | $15 Gift Card (30 winners) |
| Successfully complete all 21 days of diet tracking during the Healthy Plate Challenge | $25 Gift Card (60 winners) |
| Complete the end of program survey | $10 Gift Card (10 winners) |
Need Help?
Contact Healthy Emory at healthyemory@emory.edu.
Contact Sharecare Support via their support page or call 855-428-1708.