Water 101
Nutrition
Physical Health
WaterWorld
State of Wellbeing
100

The chemical formula for water. 

What is H2O? 

100

A short-term and often ineffective approach to losing weight. 

What is a diet? 

100

Each American consumes, on average, over 50 pounds of this unhealthy food additive each year.

What is sugar? 

100

A common breakfast beverage, it takes about 37 gallons of water to grow and process enough for one cup. 

What are coffee beans?

100

This annual event occurs every September around the Capitol complex. 

What is the Run@Work 5k? 

200

71% of the Earth is covered by this.

What is water?

200

This vitamin deficiency is linked to serious diseases including diabetes, cancer and osteoporosis. 

What is vitamin D?

200

Some researchers claim that this sedentary activity is the "new smoking", due to it's potential links to chronic disease and health issues.   

What is sitting? 

200

70% of the world's water is used for this purpose.

What is agriculture?

200

Located on the concourse level, this DPS fitness room was established in 2012. 

What is The Well?

300

This substance makes up 60% of your body weight.

What is water? 

300

This fatty acid can fight inflammation, reduce the risk of heart disease and improve eye health. 

What is Omega-3?

300

An active lifestyle can reduce this disease, which is caused by loss of bone density. 

What is osteoporosis? 

300

Turning off the water while brushing your teeth can save this amount of water.  

What is 2.5 gallons per minute?

300

This monthly DPS Wellness service aims to aid employees in relaxation and stress reduction. 

What are DPS monthly massages? 

400

The recommended daily intake of water to maintain healthy hydration.

What is eight (8 oz) glasses of water?

400

This fruit has more antioxidants than any other fruit or vegetable.

What is a blueberry?

400

The method by which you calculate a person's body composition by using height and weight.

What is Body Mass Index (BMI)?

400

The amount of water wasted each year in America. 

What is 1 trillion gallons of water?

400

The new state vendor where employees must complete their annual health assessment to receive a $5 co-pay reduction. 

What is Virgin Pulse? 

500

Children, seniors, and athletes are higher risk for this condition that when left untreated can lead to: heat injury, urinary tract infections, kidney failure, seizures, hypovolemic shock (low blood volume shock), and even death.

What is dehydration? 

500

A small serving of this vegetable contains more vitamin C than 204 apples. 

What is broccoli? 

500

The name for this type of exercise means "with oxygen", and includes any activity that you can sustain for more than just a few minutes while your heart, lungs, and muscles work overtime (running, dancing, etc.). 

What is aerobic exercise?

500

This percentage of water on Earth is safe for drinking. 

What is less than 1 percent? 

500

This bi-annual donation drive hosted by the DPS Wellness Committee allows employees the opportunity to save up to three lives. 

What is a blood donation drive? 

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