#SaludTues Tweetchat 3/31/15: How to Bring Fitness Back to Schools & Why This Matters

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What can be done to help more kids be active?

One of the greatest ways to address inactivity in children is to reach kids is where they spend most of their time—at school.

Research has shown that programs that offer physical activity, both during school and after school hours, not only help kids remain active and prevent obesity, but also help students perform better academically.

On March 31, 2015, let’s use #SaludTues to tweet about ideas, tips, stories and strategies to work toward a healthier school fitness environment:

• WHAT: #SaludTues Tweetchat: “How to Bring Fitness Back to Schools & Why This Matters”
• DATE: Tuesday, March, 31, 2015
• TIME: Noon CST (1:00 PM ET)
• WHERE: On Twitter with hashtag #SaludTues
• HOST: @SaludAmerica
• CO-HOSTS: Institute of Medicine & Child Obesity 180 (@ChildObesity180)

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.