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Across America, public health leaders in different states across the nation are pushing for various ways to address a rising childhood obesity epidemic.
One big issue is sugary drinks.
Sugary beverage consumption on a daily basis has been proven in research to be linked to higher risks of health related diseases.
Follow #SaludTues to tweet with us on Feb. 2, 2016, as we unveil the results of a new study focusing on kids and sugary drinks. Participants will discuss problems, solutions, and new studies on sugary beverages and kids. We will share research packages that include helpful infographics.
- WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “Sugary Beverages & Kids”
- DATE: Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016
- TIME: 1-2 p.m. ET (Noon-1 p.m. CT)
- WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues
- HOST: @SaludAmerica
- CO-HOSTS: Delta Dental Colorado (DeltaDentalCO) & Prevent Obesity.
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
74
percent
of Latino kids have had a sugary drink by age 2 (vs. 45% of white kids)
