Oklahoma Physical Activity and Nutrition Program (OKPAN)

OKPAN is a statewide collaboration to prevent obesity and other chronic diseases through healthy eating and physical activity. 

Program Mission

Reduce the incidence and prevalence of obesity and related chronic disease through the enhancement of organizational capacity and the development and implementation of a comprehensive State Plan.

Overall Goals

• Decrease—or slow the rate of increase—of obesity among all Oklahomans.
• Reduce incidence and prevalence of obesity related chronic diseases among all Oklahomans.

Program Focus Areas

• Physical Activity
• Healthy Eating
• Screen-Time  (Click here for information and resources on screen-time reduction)
• Breastfeeding
• Surveillance and Evaluation

 Program Settings

• School and Childcare
• Worksite
• Healthcare
• Community/Environment            

Rationale for the State Plan
Physical inactivity and poor nutrition are epidemics in Oklahoma.  The State Plan will be used as a guidance document for policy, programs, and environmental change within our state and establish a concerted effort in the fight for a healthy, active Oklahoma.

Key Strategies

• Establish a statewide infrastructure for nutrition and physical activity.
• Build and sustain partnerships—finding solutions through partnership.
• Implement the comprehensive physical activity and nutrition state plan.
• Identify and improve data sources for surveillance and evaluation.
• Provide expertise, training and technical assistance to stakeholders.

Program Status—September 2008
The final version of the State Plan is published and currently being put into action by various partner organizations and workgroups.  The Coalition of Oklahoma Breastfeeding Advocates (COBA) and Oklahoma Action for Healthy Kids have adopted the Breastfeeding and Screen-Time workgroups, respectively.  They are facilitating state-wide efforts for each focus area.  OKPAN is facilitating the Healthy Eating and Physical Activity workgroups through the process of prioritizing strategies and developing a year one work plan for implementation.  

Contact Us

If you are interested in participating in any aspect of implementation or just have a question, please contact us by email or by phone at (405) 271-4072.