Share on Social Media
Share 1 Facebook post + 1 Tweet each week this month on your Social Media accounts. Find additional posts if interested on the Social Media Resources page.
We also post content regularly and encourage you to tag us, share, retweet, and like our posts!
Click the "Post"/"Tweet" button next to each post below for easy sharing.
Cutting back on sugary drinks can be challenging. Good thing the Better Beverage Finder is here to help! http://bit.ly/betterbev #BurpBetter
According to the World Health Organization, total deaths from diabetes are projected to rise by more than 50% in the next 10 years. Most notably, they are projected to increase by over 80% in upper-middle income countries. Your drink matters! http://bit.ly/betterbev #RethinkYourDrink
Soft drinks are the most common kids’ meal beverage offered by 78% of top chain restaurants. The next most frequent beverage offerings are fruit juice (58%) and whole milk (43%). Kids meals could be a lot healthier. http://bit.ly/betterbev #RethinkYourDrink
Overweight adolescents have a 70% chance of becoming overweight adults. This increases to 80% if one or both parents are overweight or obese. Let’s make an easy change. http://bit.ly/betterbev #RethinkYourDrink
Sugary drinks accounted for 46% of all added sugars in the American diet in 2010 (via @CSPI) #RethinkYourDrink
Trying to cut back on sugary drinks? Good thing the Better Bev Finder is here! http://bit.ly/betterbev #BurpBetter #RethinkYourDrink
The average soda sold in the U.S. has more than DOUBLED in size since the 1950's (via @CSPI) #RethinkYourDrink
There is overwhelming evidence of the link between obesity and the consumption of sugary full-calorie drinks (via @kickthecaninfo)
Place An Article in Your Newsletter
Download this month's article, and choose a Sugar Free Kids blurb or a factoid to include in your newsletter, bulletin, or blog. Just copy and paste!
DownloadShare Our Pictures
Share our pictures in your newsletters, bulletins, emails, or website. Share them wherever you wish to include a little love for the health of Maryland kids!
Ask Others to Get Involved
Share our join form with your partner organizations to get them involved in the coalition too!
JoinTeach Kids How to Make Healthy Choices
Pick from a number of curricula, games, and activities to teach the kids around you (through your organization, your individual community, or your home) the importance of making healthy choices!
View ActivitiesHand Out a Guide on Making Better Drink Choices Fun For Kids
Order these free cards to distribute to your members, staff, colleagues, and visitors. It will help make switching the drink easier for parents.
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