TheWhite House Childhood Obesity Task Force released it’s report and action plan aimed at solving the problem of childhood obesity within a generation. The May 11 report mentions afterschool in several places, and says that “federal, state, and local educational agencies, in partnership with communities and businesses, should work to support programs to extend the school day, including afterschool programs, which offer and enhance physical activity opportunities in their programs.” Read more about the report’s afterschool recommendations on our Afterschool Snack blog. The Task Force is part of the Let’s Move campaign being led by First Lady Michelle Obama.