Former U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher formed Action for Healthy Kids in 2002 in response to the rise rates of obesity in children.
Action for Healthy Kids works with over 60 national organizations and government agencies in all 50 states and the District of Columbia to create a grassroots infrastructure of educators, health professionals, and parents to teach all kids to develop healthy lifelong habits.
For more information about Action for Healthy Kids Minnesota, visit the following links:
Health In My Hometown How communities influence our health and the health of our youth is the subject of the Health In My Hometown photovoice project. Thirteen communities gave cameras to youth to document what helps them be healthy and what was holds them back regarding healthy eating, active living, and staying tobacco free. Two videos and a photo book are available online at Health In My Hometown www.healthinmyhometown.org.
