#SaludTues Tweetchat 1p ET 7/7/15: How Families Can Eat Healthy This Summer

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Summer brings fun, sun, and—too often—poor health for kids.

Emerging evidence shows children gain more weight during summer months than they do during the school year, and fitness gains children achieve during the school year are erased over the summer.

How can families stay healthy over the summer?

Let’s use #SaludTues on July 7, 2015, to tweet recipes, tips, and other resources that can make sure all peole eat healthy and stay active while we celebrate summer vacation:

• WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “How Families Can Eat Healthy This Summer”
• DATE: Tuesday, July 7, 2015
• TIME: 1-2 p.m. ET (Noon-1 p.m. CT)
• WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues
• HOST: @SaludAmerica
• CO-HOSTS: ChopChop Magazine, a bilingual publication that teaches kids to cook and eat real food with their families to reverse and prevent obesity (@ChopChopMag)

We’ll open the floor to your stories and experiences as we explore:

• What are you favorite summer activities?
• What are some healthy, kid friendly recipes?
• What are some tips to staying healthy on summer vacation?

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.