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Vision: The Oklahoma Fit Kids Coalition will be the change agent for improving the health environment and behaviors of children and youth.
Mission: To improve the health and well being of Oklahoma youth and families by reducing childhood obesity
Who we are:
We are parents, grandparents, educators, businesspeople and advocates working together to create a healthier Oklahoma, especially for our state's children.
What we do:
- We create awareness about the impact of childhood obesity on our families, communities and our state.
- We advocate for Oklahoma to be a place where families can lead healthier and more physical active lives.
- We engage Oklahomans in improving the health status in communities where our children live, learn and play.
Why we do it:
- We know that 65% of Oklahoma's adults are overweight or obese and 30% of our children are already following their path.
- For the first time in history, our children's life expectancy is shorter than their parents.
- By 2018, Oklahoma will have the most obese children in the nation.
- costs associated with obesity are staggering and impact each of us.
Add your voice to ours! Visit our website and help us re-shape Oklahoma's future!
3 things you can do today:
- Join the Coalition. Get E-alerts, it's free and only takes a minute.
- Be a voice in your own community.
- Make one healthy lifestyle change and encourage others to do the same. A small thing can make a big difference!
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Oklahoma Fit Kids Coalition