Okla. Stat. tit. 63, § 63-1-559.2b: Legislative findings

A. The Legislature recognizes that:

1. Childhood obesity poses a major risk to the health and

future of Oklahoma’s children, and this challenge must be addressed

through a comprehensive approach that includes parents, schools,

child care providers, community- and faith-based organizations,

health care professionals, civic leaders and many others; and

2. Evidence-based nutrition education and increased physical

activity are well-established means of addressing the problem, but

not all Oklahoma families are able to take advantage of

opportunities to provide these benefits for their children.

B. It is the intent of the State Legislature that support shall

be provided to established afterschool programs to fully integrate

evidence-based obesity prevention and reduction curriculum that

includes structured opportunities for increasing physical activity

and promoting healthy eating and nutrition habits.

C. A successful Quality Afterschool Opportunities Initiative

will require the resources, expertise and collaboration of a variety

of state agencies, including the State Department of Health, the

State Department of Education and the Department of Human Services,

with advice and guidance from a statewide nonprofit afterschool

network.