Sustainability & Wellness
Thank you for stopping by Sustainability at the University of Virginia to celebrate Sustainability & Wellness Month! If you completed your Hoo’s Well biometric screening and online health assessment in the Fall of 2012, you are eligible for My Rewards dollars.
How to earn your certificate to increase your Hoo’s Score:
- Read about Sustainability & Wellness below.
- Complete the quiz.
- Sign the Sustainability pledge.
We will send you a certificate in May that documents your activity for this $10 Wellness Elective.
Facts about Sustainability & Wellness
Bike to Work:
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Women who bike 30 minutes a day have a lower risk of breast cancer.
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An adult cyclist typically has a fitness level of someone 10 years younger and a life expectancy two years above the average.
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Traffic congestion wastes nearly 3.9 billion gallons of gas per year in the U.S.
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Cyclists on average live two years longer than non-cyclists and take 15% fewer days off work through illness.
Taking the Stairs:
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Using the stairs requires no special skill, equipment, or clothing. It burns twice as many calories as walking!
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Even two flights of stairs climbed per day can lead to 6 pounds of weight loss over one year.
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Climbing stairs can improve the amount of “good cholesterol” in the blood.
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Stair climbing can help you achieve and maintain a healthy body weight.
Eating more Fruits and Vegetables:
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Healthy diets rich in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic conditions.
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It takes 2,500 gallons of water to produce one pound of beef.
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It takes 500 gallons of water to produce one pound of chicken.
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Consider opting for a meat-free meal once each week, which can save 84,000 gallons of water per year!