A7: #SaludTues too many to name, the tip of the iceberg: @fractweets @USDA_ERS @Lunch4Learning @FoodAdvocatesNY @FoodBank4NYC @CityHarvest @NYCFoodPolicy @cunyurbanfood @NewYorkHunger @tcahnyc
A1. In addition to what has been shared - stress and worry caregivers may have about having or getting enough food for the kids, even if they do end up getting food from school, family, pantries, etc., can negatively affect the family’s health #SaludTues
The link between #foodinsecurity and #childhealth is crucial, such an impt topic on ways healthcare providers, CBOs, govt. agencies & more can make a difference! #SaludTues
A6: Parents and community leaders set the example! No #sugarydrinks at school or church fundraisers or socials or staff mtgs! #saludtues
A5: Make water fun with infused fruit pieces or mint. #saludtues
A3: #sugarydrinks are marketed to children on media, in supermarkets & bodegas. Colorful packaging w/cartoons, "100% juice" #saludtues
A2: in addition to metabolic health probs from #sugarydrinks there may be adverse dental issues for primary + permanent teeth #saludtues
A1: sugary drinks are marketed to babies & children on tv, in supermarkets, & restaurants/bodegas/etc. Colorful w/cartoons #saludtues
Looking forward to the chat! #saludtues
A8: incorporate fruits & veggies traditionally eaten by different Latino communities in #FoodEd, cooking classes, etc. #Saludtues
A7: students can lead the charge and advocate with administrators for healthy fundraising activities #Saludtues
A4: parents can advocate for nutrition education in the classroom and #FoodEd & cooking classes for families after school #Saludtues
A3: it was also be great to serve fruits & veggies grown by students themselves in school gardens, supporting #FoodEd #Saludtues
A2: schools have nutrition standards but some have partnerships w/ food companies requiring sugary/salty/fatty options b there #Saludtues
A1: #healthyfood in schools = child educational success by giving children more focus & energy! #Saludtues
A6: support bodega owners to join community efforts on healthy eating & stock fresh produce & healthy snacks @SaludToday #SaludTues
RT @SaludToday: A8: @BreastfeedLA has great info 4Latino community. Offers translated materials. #SaludTues
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RT @SaludToday: @LaLecheLeagueUS Young #latinas & all mothers need culturally competent support from #IBCLCs from day 1. #saludTues
A8: YOU are a great resource! Share your breastfeeding success stories&tips with others. More at http://breastmilkcounts.com #SaludTues
A8: Use #socialmedia to increase awareness among young Latinos/Latinas about importance of #breastfeeding #SaludTues
A8: Help create & fund public service announcements & #publichealth messages on Spanish-language TV and radio
#SaludTues
RT @zoehealth: A7: Speak up for a work & hospital environment that supports #breastfeeding. Seek health in ALL policies! #SaludTues
A7: Use #socialmedia to share #breastfeeding awareness campaigns like #NormalizeBF #WBW15 #BBW15 #SaludTues
A6: Help connect nursing mothers with IBCLC care using Find A Lactation Consultant at http://bit.ly/1MHRsq3 #SaludTues
A5: The Fair Labor Standards Act protects women’s rights to express their breastmilk at work until their child’s first birthday. #SaludTues
RT @SaludToday: A6: Mothers need encouragement. Smile at a breastfeeding mother! #SaludTues
A6: Foster free support groups in mothers’ native languages; Baby Cafes ensure IBCLC care as routine http://babycafeusa.org
#SaludTues
A4: Cultural myths about mother’s diet & mood can lead to pressure to avoid breastfeeding to “protect” baby #SaludTues #NBM15
RT @SaludToday: A4: Feeding both breastmilk and formula is popular,often leads 2 low breastmilk supply,early unintended weaning. #SaludTues
A4: Mktg of formula very prevalent in lower socioeconomic communities while breastfeeding help can seem far away
#SaludTues #NBM15 #BBW15