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Challenge starts March 1, 2009!!!

The Challenge is:

  • Eating at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables for a minimum of 5 days a week.
  • Moving for at least 30 minutes for a minimum of 5 days a week.
PLUS, this year!

In addition to the 5 and 30 goals, you can go for one or more of the Goals PLUS.
To learn more about the Challenge goals »»


How does it work?

In January and February

  • Register for the Challenge and have the chance to win one of numerous prizes worth a total value of $20,000!
  • As of January 15, get the free IGA 5/30 Health Challenge kit at one of the 250 Quebec IGA merchants.


From March 1 to April 11
  • Aim for achieving the 5 and 30 Challenge goals.
  • If you wish, choose one or more of the Goals PLUS.


The rest of the year
  • Continue to achieve the Challenge goals.
  • Subscribe to the encouraging emails.
  • Share your experience with members of the Challenge’s community in the “Forum and Testimonials” section.
Prizes:

The 5/30 Health Challenge prizes
have a total value of $20,000.

Grand Prize for participants 18 and older, provided by












A Transat Holidays 1-week, all-inclusive vacation package for two people at the Barcelo Karmina Palace in Manzanillo, Mexico.

The all-inclusive package is valued at $4,400 and includes: roundtrip economy class airfare to Manzanillo, Mexico; 7-night stay in a junior suite at the Barcelo Karmina Palace; airport/hotel transfers; all meals, snacks and local beverages; on-site activity program. Certain conditions apply (see the Appendix of the present rules).

Modeled after authentic Mayan temples and pyramids, this spectacular and stunning deluxe hotel boasts six interconnected pools with a waterslide, waterfall and two secluded areas for adults.


The Dairy Farmers of Canada “Health Balance” Prize for participants 18 and older, provided by




One (1) one-year membership valued at approximately $500, valid in all Quebec Énergie Cardio fitness centres.

For winners residing in one of the three (3) regions without an Énergie Cardio Centre (Côte Nord, Nord du Québec and Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine), a gift certificate for a sports equipment store will be awarded, valued at $500, tax included, valid for one (1) year.

“Desjardins 5/30 Family” Prize, offered by


A contribution valued at $5,000 to a Desjardins Registered Education Savings Plan.

Prize for participants 17 and younger, offered by ACTI-MENU



A Nintendo® Wii Fit™ game console, worth $450, tax included.


Prevention Team Prize, provided by


Two (2) one-year memberships valued at approximately $500 each, valid in all Quebec Énergie Cardio fitness centres. The two (2) memberships will be presented to the team representative who will be responsible for awarding them to two (2) team members.

If all members of the winning team reside in one of the three (3) regions without an Énergie Cardio Centre (Côte Nord, Nord du Quebec and Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine), a gift certificate for a sports equipment store, valued at $1,000, tax included, valid for one (1) year, will be presented to the team representative who will be responsible for awarding it to one of the team members.

Regional prizes for participants 18 and older (1 prize for each of the 16 regions), provided by


Thirteen (13) one-year memberships valued at approximately $500 each, valid in all Quebec Énergie Cardio fitness centres.

For winners residing in one of the three (3) regions without an Énergie Cardio Centre (Côte Nord, Nord du Quebec and Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine), a gift certificate for a sports equipment store will be awarded, valued at $500, tax included, valid for one (1) year.

Fingers crossed for fit and fabulous Quebecers!!

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