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TogetherforDCHealth

@4dchealth

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

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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.

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.
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#TBT: May 19th Hearing! Thank you Yolandra Hancock 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 Although the bill has been withdrawn, we will keep pushing for a #HealthierD #TFDCH #TogetherforDCHealth #NutritionEquityAct #4DCHealth #dontmutemyhealth

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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

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
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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.

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.
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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: register.gotowebinar.com/register/56123…

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: register.gotowebinar.com/register/56123…
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Tune in to our #HealthExpert, Yolandra Hancock at 10 am Tomorrow with El Zol 107.9 ! They'll discuss #NutritionEquityNow within our community and how we can continue to educate our community members on leading a #HealthierDC.

Tune in to our #HealthExpert, <a href="/askdryola/">Yolandra Hancock</a> at 10 am Tomorrow with <a href="/elzol1079/">El Zol 107.9</a> ! They'll discuss #NutritionEquityNow within our community and how we can continue to educate our community members on leading a #HealthierDC.
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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. sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/commen…

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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. vox.com/22559293/food-… vox.com/22559293/food-…

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CSPI’s latest poll shows more than three-quarters of New Yorkers support sugar warning icons on chain restaurant menu items: cspinet.org/news/new-yorke…

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

Learn how to stay cool, fit, and healthy this summer! Here are some tips to safely work out during the heat of the summer:
â—Ź Stay hydrated (drink at least 2 liters of water every day)
â—Ź Wear light clothing
â—Ź Use sunscreen
â—Ź Take cold shower
â—Ź Know your limits
Center for Science in the Public Interest (@cspi) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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: cspinet.org/news/most-chai…

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#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

#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
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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! 🤞

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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

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
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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

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
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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