TogetherforDCHealth

We empower DC residents to take charge and be aware how the beverage industry targets vulnerable communities and how that impacts our health.

[TogetherforDCHealth @4dcHealth]

Sugary drinks are not an alternative to water. #Sugarydrinks increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease and other chronic diseases. Don’t sugar code it, say NO to soda!
#TFDCH #TogetherforDCHealth #thedc #washingtondc #districtofcolumbia #health #healthy

[TogetherforDCHealth @4dcHealth]

Consuming sugary drinks affects our community! #Diabetes is one of the 10 leading causes of death in all Wards. Let's get informed on how to protect our community! #TFDCH #TogetherforDCHealth #thedc

[TogetherforDCHealth @4dcHealth]

Durante la temporada de calor estar #hidratado es fundamental! Por ello es recomendado consumir entre 2 y 2.5 litros de agua diarias para soportar las altas temperaturas del #verano.
#TFDCH #TogetherforDCHealth #dontmutemyhealth #dchealth #washingtondc #washingtondclife

[Lucy M. Sullivan @lucymsullivan]

Here’s hoping that Pepsi’s #ZeroHunger pledge involves them shifting the millions they spend lobbying to kill soda taxes to programs that end hunger! 🤞

[Center for Science in the Public Interest @CSPI]

Sugary drinks are linked to a higher risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and tooth decay. Soda sizes at our largest restaurant chains aren’t helping:

https://t.co/6ZXsrDAsb7

[TogetherforDCHealth @4dcHealth]

#Summer is well underway and some parts of the country are experiencing record temperatures!

Remember that #water plays an important role in our bodies!
#TFDCH #dontmutemyhealth #DCfoodjustice #dchealth #washingtondc #washingtondclife #dcfit #dc

[TogetherforDCHealth @4dcHealth]

Learn how to stay cool, fit, and healthy this summer! Here are some tips to safely work out during the heat of the summer:
● Stay hydrated (drink at least 2 liters of water every day)
● Wear light clothing
● Use sunscreen
● Take cold shower
● Know your limits

[Center for Science in the Public Interest @CSPI]

CSPI’s latest poll shows more than three-quarters of New Yorkers support sugar warning icons on chain restaurant menu items:

https://t.co/oFbMwMgHEo

[Center for Science in the Public Interest @CSPI]

Food date labels often don't align with food safety risks. They correspond to freshness + serve to protect food brands' reputations for peak quality. We're long overdue for federal date labels standards rooted in science. https://t.co/AQTCBLRXXN
https://t.co/QLO1QgayEw

[Center for Science in the Public Interest @CSPI]

Another possible reason to cut back on sugary drinks? It’s too early to tell.

https://t.co/VXNlXZs8oC

[TogetherforDCHealth @4dcHealth]

Overconsumption of sugary drinks is associated with obesity, heart disease, tooth decay and Type 2 diabetes. Fadra Whyte, a pediatric dentist in San Diego, says sugar-sweetened beverages are one of the major contributors to diet-related diseases. https://t.co/yKdv9xW3TK

[TogetherforDCHealth @4dcHealth]

Tune in to our #HealthExpert, @askdryola at 10 am Tomorrow with @elzol1079 ! They'll discuss #NutritionEquityNow within our community and how we can continue to educate our community members on leading a #HealthierDC.

[Center for Science in the Public Interest @CSPI]

Join us on Thurs 7/15 for a webinar on how sugary drink warnings can affect consumer behavior + the food supply, how to design sugary drink warnings to maximize effectiveness, & the potential impact of sugary drink warnings on health equity.

Register: https://t.co/sGep9pKZll

[American Heart Association @American_Heart]

Reminder: High blood pressure can lead to heart attack, stroke, heart failure and a host of other problems. Check yours, and talk to your doctor if it's higher than normal.

[Nick Guroff @nickguroff]

���For decades, @ILSI_Global has been @CocaColaCo's accomplice, interfering in and blocking" public health policy.

No more.

Time for @PepsiCo, @McDonaldsCorp, @GeneralMills,
@KelloggCompany, @ConagraBrands, @Unilever, @KraftHeinzCo to follow suit.

https://t.co/gw7Fb6mi2D

[TogetherforDCHealth @4dcHealth]

It’s easy to turn a blind eye when Big Soda flashes their big money.
#TFDCH #TogetherforDCHealth #NutritionEquityAct #NutritionEquityNow #4DCHealth #dontmutemyhealth #DCHealth #dmv #dc #washingtondc #foodequity #foodequiality #healthequity #equity

[TogetherforDCHealth @4dcHealth]

#TBT: May 19th Hearing! Thank you @AskDrYola for your leadership during the Nutrition Equity Amendment Hearing! Although the bill has been withdrawn, we will keep pushing for a #HealthierD
#TFDCH #TogetherforDCHealth #NutritionEquityAct #4DCHealth #dontmutemyhealth

[AnacostiaCCDC @AnacostiaCCDC]

Happy Fathers Day from 801 Men’s Shelter. We want to celebrate all the Dad’s out there making in difference in the lives of their children and communities.

[TogetherforDCHealth @4dcHealth]

¡Feliz Día del Padre a todos nuestros papás de DC! Desde asar a la parrilla sus verduras favoritas hasta jugar a atrapar, ¡nos ayudan a liderar una comunidad más saludable!

#diadelpadre #dcpadres #padreyninos #padreyninas #familia #4dchealth #tfdch

[TogetherforDCHealth @4dcHealth]

Happy Father’s Day to all our DC Dads! From grilling up your favorite veggies to playing catch - They help us lead a healthier community!

#FathersDay #fatherdaughter #FathersDay2021 #fatherson #4dchealth