By the way to billion candy bars weighs more than the Aircraft Carrier midway but the revised standards of this committee endorsed in 2010 are beginning to show results. The study of bird marge in rates of obesity are smaller and the age group has been reversed. Cultural change does not happen quickly but if given time to work their magic the standard you put in place in 2010 will give us a stronger military in 2030 and a healthier nation as well and on behalf of the 450 generals and admirals and Mission Readiness i thank you for this opportunity to highlight the link between childhood nutrition and National Security. We look forward to working with the committee as you continue this important work. Thank you. Thank you very much for that testimony. Mr. Thornton welcome again. See chairman stabenow Committee Members and my fellow distinguidistingui shed panelists im honored to have the opportunity to speak before you on behalf of over 4 Million National Parent Teacher Association Membe