As a result, participants earn points for activities which help them attain and then maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Individuals earn points for progressing toward a goal.
Once the goal is attained, additional points may be earned for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. For example, the goal is to consume 5 servings of Fruits and Vegetables each day. When you begin, you don't consume any but progress to consuming 3 servings of fruits and vegetables a day - you would then earn 1 point for each day you consume at least 3 servings. You keep working and begin consuming the recommended 5 servings - at that point you begin earning 2 points for each day you eat 5 servings of fruits and vegetables. Whole grain ready to eat cereal or hot instant cereals with fruit and yogurt or milk.