Drinking water is essential for overall health. Water curbs hunger, boosts energy, protects joints and organs, and helps you stay cool in the summer heat. Stay hydrated by signing up for the Drink Water, Georgia! Texting Campaign from the convenience of your phone. The goal of the campaign is to promote healthy beverage choices like drinking water and reduce the intake of sugary drinks.
You can sign up for the Drink Water, Georgia! campaign before July 7th by texting “WATER” to (833) 712-1267. Campaign participants will receive 2-3 weekly text messages about drinking water and reducing sugary drinks for two months starting in July. Messages include setting goals for overall health, fun and easy recipes, motivation to keep drinking plenty of water, and links to resources on Water.Foodtalk.org.
Previous years’ participants have shared positive experiences with the campaign. One participant said, “During the first week of last month, I began to not drink as much water as I usually do. I was in a slump. I read your text one morning and got back on track drinking more water! Sometimes more than 8 glasses a day!!! Thanks.” Another participant shared, “It’s been 2 weeks since I had a sugary drink. Thanks for the encouragement.”
Sugary drinks include a wide range of beverages such as soda, fruit-flavored drinks, sports and energy drinks, teas, and flavored coffee. Beverage companies spent over $1 billion (about $3 per person in the US) to market sugary drinks in 2018. Join UGA SNAP-Ed to start winning this health battle and start texting with us. Don’t miss the chance to opt-in to receive your messages and have a chance to win a reusable water bottle. Join others across our state in staying cool and healthy this summer. This opportunity will raise awareness about the importance of healthy drink choices.
For more information about the Drink Water, Georgia! campaign, please contact Sandy Riner at the Tattnall County Extension office at 912-557-6724. You can also reach out to the University of Georgia SNAP-Ed Program at snap-ed@uga.edu.