HAWC sponsors 'Crews' challenge during National Nutrition Month Published March 9, 2011 By Steve Pivnick 81st Medical Group Public Affairs KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- The Keesler Health and Wellness Center, in conjunction with the Navy's "Crews Into Shape" challenge, sponsors a four-week wellness campaign and challenge to mark National Nutrition Month, observed during March. HAWC dietician Stephanie McCann said the center offered a water bottle for all teams and members who signed up on the Navy website to participate in the event that began Monday and runs through April 2. "The intent is to bring people together for a team approach to wellness," Ms. McCann explained. "No weigh-in is required. Each crew member earns points for exercising, maintaining or achieving a goal weight, eating fruits and vegetables and drinking fluids. "The entire Department of Defense family is invited to participate," she continued. "All you have to do is find two to 10 team or crew members and pick a crew leader. Each crew member completing the challenge receives a certificate and the top-scoring crews win prizes." For more information, contact the HAWC at 81AMDSHAWC2@keesler.af.mil or 376-3170. Further Information and the crew leader/crew guide are available at: http://www.nmcphc.med.navy.mil/Healthy_Living/Resources_Products/Crews_Into_Shape/crews_info.aspx.