That project was spearheaded by
noted economic development expert Ed Morrison along with area business leaders — in particular, Charles Van Rysselberge, who headed the Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce at that time.
The First Lady said that
experts have assured the programme is highly cost - effective and the benefits far outweigh the costs
noting that «when we invest in adolescent nutrition now, they will stay in school longer, perform better in school and ultimately we will create a more productive labor force which is a crucial precondition for
economic development.»