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Kids are marketed to about candy and junk food, especially during fall celebrations, like Halloween and Dia de los Muertos.
These sugary beverages and sweets do not produce a culture of health and well being, but are tempting during the holidays. Some kids are more at risk for diabetes and obesity. What can we do?
Let’s use #SaludTues to tweet information, resources, and tips that can help kids and families reduce their risk of sugar and it’s dangers. Follow #SaludTues to join the conversation.
- WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “Fall Celebrations & Candy Alternatives”
- DATE: Tuesday, October 27, 2015
- TIME: 1-2 p.m. ET (Noon-1 p.m. CT)
- WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues
- HOST: @SaludAmerica
- CO-HOSTS: Center for Science in the Public Interest CSPI (@CSPI), MomsRising (@MomsRising) and
We’ll open the floor to your stories and experiences as we explore:
- What are candy alternatives
- How to make healthy fun at Halloween
- What to do to resist the candy temptation while shopping
Be sure to use the hashtag #SaludTues to follow the conversation on Twitter/X and share your stories and resources.
#SaludTues is a Tweetchat on Twitter/X that focuses on a variety of different health issues. From September 2014 to March 2021, #SaludTues occurred weekly at noon CST every Tuesday. From April 2021 to November 2023, #SaludTues occurred monthly at noon CST on the first Tuesday of each month. Starting in January 2024, #SaludTues occurs on a periodic basis at noon CST on some Tuesdays. Tweetchats are hosted by @SaludAmerica, the Twitter/X handle of Salud America! The National Health Communication Program.
By The Numbers
1
Supermarket
for every Latino neighborhood, compared to 3 for every non-Latino neighborhood
