Former U.S. Surgeon General and founding Action for Healthy Kids Board Chair, Dr. David Satcher, was invited by the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, to testify on behalf of Action for Healthy Kids at the May 15, 2009, field hearing, "Benefits of Farm-to-School Projects, Healthy Eating and Physical Activity for School Children". In his testimony, Dr. Satcher reinforced the importance of proper nutrition and being active to the health and academic success of children, as well as the positive gains made through school wellness initiatives. Click here to read Dr. Satcher’s complete testimony.