Sebelius appoints Kansans to promote healthy lifestyles
Greenleaf and Proctor named to Governor’s Council on Fitness

A healthy lifestyle can reduce health care costs and lead to a longer life, which is why the Governor’s Council on Fitness is encouraging all Kansans to exercise more, eat right and avoid tobacco.

To help the council’s efforts, Governor Kathleen Sebelius has appointed Diane Greenleaf and Sandra Procter.

“More than 3,000 Kansans have taken the Healthy Kansas pledge and 84 school districts are part of our Healthy Schools initiative,” Sebelius said. “This council will continue to promote health and wellness in our state, which will lead to longer, healthier lives and lower health costs.”

The Governor’s Council on Fitness promotes healthy lifestyles by endorsing events and assists the Governor in giving youth fitness awards and making healthy community designations, as well as identifying local community health heroes and model workplace wellness sites.

Greenleaf, a dietician in the Wichita area, graduated from Emporia State University in 1982 before going on to Kansas State University where she earned a master’s degree in food and nutrition. A member of the American Dietetic Association and the Wichita District Dietetic Association, in 1990 Greenleaf and her husband, Gilbert, wrote Well Plan Cuisine – A healthy cookbook.  

Proctor, Manhattan, is an assistant professor of human nutrition at Kansas State University, as well as coordinator of the Kansas Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program.  She previously attended K-State, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in dietetics, a master’s degree in institution management and a doctorate in human nutrition. Proctor has written a number of articles and presentations, and is a member of the American Dietetic Association, Kansas Dietetic Association, American Public Health Association and Society for Nutrition Education.

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