Gov. Kevin Stitt (R-OK) revealed Thursday that Oklahoma is taking multiple steps to match the Trump administration’s “Make America Healthy Again” initiative, something he said residents “really” want.
Stitt discussed the overhaul with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who commended the “extraordinary outpouring of enthusiasm and cooperation” that the administration has received over this initiative. The governor’s announcement mirrors attempts by other states to reshape their health, with Stitt saying Oklahoma faces the same challenge in combating childhood obesity across the United States.
“So what can we do to improve that health? And so I’ve got a request to, on the [Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program] waiver request right now on the [Department of Agriculture’s] desk to remove soda, confectionary foods, candy from
Join the conversation!
Please share your thoughts about this article below. We value your opinions, and would love to see you add to the discussion!