Abstract
Nutrition professionals face a growing challenge: severe overweight and obesity among children and adolescents. The problems of overweight, sedentary lifestyles, and undernourishment in youth are entrenched in American culture. These problems make it vital for nutrition professionals to work in partnership with a multidisciplined team to find solutions and reverse this trend. They can join representatives from education, physical activity, and health who are working for change through Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK), which has mobilized 51 state teams to initiate and sustain action at the state, school district, and building levels. Nutrition professionals can offer their advice and expertise to AFHK state teams, ultimately helping schools create sound nutrition education programs and practices.