Power Panther Professionals
and Wellness
“The first wealth is health.”
- Emerson
Striking a Balance
• Wellness is most-simply defined as a state
of optimal health that balances:
– Physical health
– Psychological (emotional) health
– Spiritual health
– Social health
– As well as intellectual, cultural, vocational and
environmental health.
Power Panther Professionals
Focuses on:
• Physical health – nutrition and physical
activity
• Psychological and Spiritual health – stress
prevention and management
• Social health – support from coworkers
Physical Health
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Nutritious food
Regular, physical activity
Avoid harmful behaviors and substances
Health screenings
Nutritious Food
• USDA’s MyPlate
– www.ChooseMyPlate.gov
• Tips and resources for nutrition and health
– 10-Tips Series
– BMI Calculator
– Sample menus and recipes
• Learn about serving sizes
and food groups
• SuperTracker
10-Tips Series
SuperTracker
• Plan, analyze and track your diet and
physical activity online at
https://www.supertracker.usda.gov
– Food-A-Pedia
– Food Tracker
– Physical Activity Tracker
– My Weight Manager
– My Top 5 Goals
– My Reports
MyPlate Messages:
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Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.
Make half your grains whole.
Vary your veggies.
Focus on fruits.
Get your calcium-rich foods.
Go lean with protein.
Also important to mention:
• Choosing healthy oils
• Physical activity
Power Panther Professionals
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Hydration
Whole Grains
Low-Fat Dairy
Lean Protein
Fruits and Vegetables
Breakfast and Healthy
Snacks
Regular Physical Activity
• A healthy combination of aerobic and
anaerobic activity.
• Performed at the appropriate intensity.
KanQuit
• A resource from the Kansas Department
of Health and Environment.
• 1-800-QUIT-NOW
Psychological Health
• More than just the absence of
problems/illnesses.
• Ability to recognize and accept feelings
and emotions.
• Cope with daily stressors.
Social Health
• The ability to interact effectively with other
people.
• Develop and maintain
interpersonal relationships.
Are You Ready for Change?
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Pre-contemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
Maintenance
Let’s Get Started!
• Power Panther Professionals program
– Teams
– Competition
– Activities
– Meeting times
– Expectations
Power Panther Professionals
Wellness Challenge Log
SuperTracker
https://www.supertracker.usda.gov/
1. Create a profile
2. Set goals in “My Coach Center”
Brought to you by:
Kansas Team Nutrition
www.kansasteamnutrition.org
For more information or to download free nutrition
education resources visit our website or contact:
Emily Brinkman at ebrinkman@ksde.org