Power Panther
at School
Many resources are available for school-wide activities to help students
learn to
implement Power Panther's slogan EAT
SMART, PLAY HARD.
Click on the
links in the left hand column to learn more about resources available to
schools.
Body Walk
Body Walk is a unique Kansas educational program designed
to involve kindergarten through fifth grade students in learning the
skills and choices for a healthy lifestyle. Children learn about the
importance of good nutrition choices and being physically active through
entertaining, experiential activities. For
more information on Body Walk, click on the link in the left hand
column.
Health Fair Planning Kit
A school health fair is
an activity that can convey useful information and at the same time be
fun for students. A successful health
fair requires planning, organization and good communication with
participants and exhibitors. For a complete guide on planning a health
fair for YOUR school or community, click on the link in the left hand
column.
Successful School Nutrition Activities
Successful School Nutrition Activities is a full-color
24-page booklet that contains a description of twenty-one activities
that were implemented in Kansas schools as a part of the Team Nutrition
Demonstration Project. Download a copy of the book by clicking on the
link in the left-hand column.
KN-TRAIN
KN-TRAIN is the acronym for
Kansas Nutrition -
Training Resources
And Information
Network.
KN-TRAIN provides Kansas educators and child nutrition professionals with quick,
easy access to high-quality, current nutrition education and child nutrition
program related training resources.
KN-TRAIN resources can be
borrowed by anyone with a Kansas mailing
address who is affiliated with a Kansas educational institution or a Kansas
child nutrition program.
KN-TRAIN is operated by Child Nutrition &
Wellness, Kansas State
Department of Education. Click on the link in the left hand column to access a
complete catalog of materials in the KN-TRAIN library.
Power Panther Professionals is....
A 12-week wellness program for all school and child care center staff.
This program encourages adults who work with children and adolescents to
learn the importance of becoming positive, healthy role models for
students. Power Panther Professionals is designed to:
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Increase consumption of fruits,
vegetables, low-fat dairy products, whole grains and water.
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Emphasize the importance of daily
physical activity.
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Increase awareness of the impact made
as a role model for students.
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Increase awareness of positive
benefits associated with regular consumption of breakfast and
healthy snacking habits.
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Increase awareness of the cumulative
effects of healthy (and unhealthy) lifestyle choices in terms of a
person’s RealAge®.
Body
Walk