Frequently asked questions
What are the benefits of drinking water?
We need water, not sugary drinks for hydration. Water is the best drink choice. It is fresh, free and readily available on tap! Water has no added sugar, no calories and is non-acidic. Switching your sugary drinks to water is a great first step towards better health.
Switching from sugary drinks to water can:
- Aid in avoiding tooth decay
- Improve mental clarity and brain function
- Reduce sugar cravings
- Save you money
- Plus many other health benefits, including loss of excess body weight.
How can I check how much sugar is in a drink?
A simple way is to remember that 4 grams of sugar is equivalent to 1 standard teaspoon of sugar. So if a drink has 22 grams of sugar in it, then it has 5.5 teaspoons of sugar. The nutritional information panel will indicate how many grams of sugar is in a drink. Look at the amount per 100ml under the ‘Carbohydrate’ section.
Unfortunately, the nutritional information panel does not differentiate between natural and added sugars. Examples of drinks with natural sugars are milk and 100% natural fruit juice. You could also check the ingredients for added sugars as it may be called such as sucrose, glucose, high fructose corn syrup, maltose, dextrose, raw sugar, malt extract and/or molasses.
What happened to the usual Switch to Water campaign?
This year we have given the campaign a facelift and change of focus. This year we are running a new meme focused social media campaign aimed at Gen Z Kiwis. This year’s water challenge is instead an action video and is described below.
What is the 'All Rizz no Fizz' campaign?
The 'All Rizz no Fizz' campaign celebrates owning one’s awesomeness and genuine charm over superficial allure. Our 'All Rizz no Fizz' hands challenge essentially is about the charisma and awesomeness that eliminating fizzy drinks brings into your life. 'All Rizz no Fizz' focuses on prioritising water and making it the focus of your health and wellbeing, while empowering others to do the same. By choosing water over fizzy drinks this month of November, you are showcasing “Rizz” that having no fizz brings into your life.
What does "Rizz" mean?
Rizz is a new age term (born in 2021) and is the truncated version of charisma. It’s the description of quality that assures people of their own awesomeness and inspires others to develop their own confidence.
What is the 'All Rizz no Fizz' hands challenge?
The challenge encourages participants to film themselves completing an activity or a task, with open vessels/bottles of water taped to their hands (or arms). This could include anything from, doing a dance, completing an obstacle course or stunt, or any creative display that exudes ‘Rizz’.
Once completed, post the video on our social media channels with the #allrizznofizz hashtag and you will be in with a chance to win one of two fantastic content creator packs.
You can either join through our general entry category, as a school or as a team. Visit Find out more for further information on additional category entries.
Do I still switch to water for 30-days with the 'All Rizz no Fizz' hands challenge?
We will still encourage everyone to choose water over fizzy drinks throughout the month of November, but this year it won’t be a registered challenge. This year’s campaign aims to promote water as the drink of choice to discerning Gen Z Kiwis who care about their health, wellbeing and image.
What if I don’t have an Instagram or TikTok account?
No problem. Just create your challenge video and send it to [email protected] (via Dropbox or similar if the video file is too large to email) or load it on your Facebook page and tag NZDA Health Smiles and apply the hashtag #allrizznofizz
Are there any specific rules for the challenge?
Keep it creative, fun and family-friendly! Make sure your video captures the essence of ‘All Rizz no Fizz,’ and keep water management as the focus of your activity.
Please refrain from using swear words or offensive language and avoid displaying brand names associated with sugary beverages.
How will winners be chosen?
Winners will be selected after the campaign period closes with winning entries considered in terms of creativity, viewer engagement, and how well they embody the spirit of 'All Rizz no Fizz.'
Prizes
Two separate content creator packs will be won by what we consider the best two video entries. If you participate as a school, you go into the draw to win $500 worth of sports equipment. If you participate as a team, you can win $500 towards your team Christmas party (Terms & Conditions apply).
Where can I find more information about the campaign and challenge?
Stay updated by following our official social media channels.
Follow our new TikTok channel allrizznofizz (@allrizznofizz) | TikTok and Instagram Chief NZDA Rizzler (@allrizznofizz) • Instagram photos and videos.
We’ll be sharing tips, participant highlights, and other exciting news related to ‘All Rizz no Fizz’ throughout the month of November. Good luck!
