Challenge Participation
What does the 5/30 Health Challenge consist of?
The goal of the 5/30 Health Challenge is to encourage Quebecers 4 years of age and older to achieve or maintain two key health objectives during at least six weeks from March 1 to April 11, 2008:- Eat at least 5 portions from the fruit and vegetable group
- Move at least 30 minutes
Interested adults can also check up on their weight and waistline.
For more information on the 5/30 Health Challenge objectives, visit the "Why 5?" and "Why 30?" sections.
Who does the 5/30 Health Challenge address?
Everybody wins by achieving the “5” and “30” Challenge objectives, which are two habits that improve health, well-being and energy. This is why the Challenge is open to all residents of Quebec 4 years of age and older. Families also are invited to take action.
What are the eligibility criteria?
To be eligible for the prize draw, you must:- be registered for the Challenge;
- live in Quebec;
- be 4 years of age or older;
- have made an effort to achieve or maintain the “5” and “30” objectives during the Challenge’s official six-week period, from March 1 to April 11, 2008 inclusive.
To find out more about the Challenge, visit the Rules section of this site.
What is the registration deadline?
The registration deadline for the 5/30 Health Challenge is February 29, 2008. As of midnight (12:00 a.m. EST), March 1, 2008, it will no longer be possible to register. The Challenge begins for everyone March 1, 2008 at midnight.
Why is the on-line registration not secure?
Our privacy policy stipulates that the information concerning you, which is submitted with the forms that you fill out on this site, remains strictly confidential and aims essentially to establish statistics about Challenge participants. This information will neither be shared nor sold to anyone. We use it simply to improve the site and the services offered to participants as well as to better target our actions for the population and participants of future editions of the 5/30 Health Challenge. It is possible that this data, once depersonalized, could be used for research purposes.
We have never felt the necessity to secure our connection with an SSL certificate, generally indicated by a small lock appearing in your browser. We made this decision for several reasons: the most important reason was that you don’t need to make any monetary transaction on the site.
Even though your date of birth is requested, it is done only for the purpose of establishing an age statistic that most represents the reality of our participants. This allows us to develop and adapt our plans to best meet the needs of those taking up the Challenge.
Can I get an IGA 5/30 Health Challenge kit if I am not registered for the Challenge?
No. The IGA 5/30 Health Challenge kit is offered exclusively to those registered for the Challenge. It is free and can neither be bought nor obtained by any means other than upon presentation of your registration confirmation (card or on-line confirmation).
How can I access my registration confirmation again?
You can access your registration confirmation in the To Register section and by clicking on: View or modify my profile.
How can I view or modify information in my registration file or cancel my registration?
You can view or modify your registration file or cancel your registration at any time in the To Register section and by clicking on: View or modify my profile.
Can the 5/30 Health Challenge be done at school?
The 5/30 Health Challenge does not officially offer a version for schools so there is no specific registration for schools or classes. However, teachers and school employees are invited to participate in the Challenge by registering individually or as a team of 2 to 10 people.
No material has yet been produced specifically for students or teachers. The support kits offered at IGA are meant more for parents than children.
