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Spend Smart Eat Smart
(Posted on 4/9/2009)
Extension's Spend Smart Eat Smart website features dollar-saving tips, interactive activities, recipe videos and blogs hosted by ISU Extension nutrition specialists.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Healthy Homemade Calendar Puts Nutrition and Fitness on Same Page
(Posted on 11/4/2009)
A 2010 calendar now available from ISU Extension promotes healthy homemade meals and physical activity. Low cost, easy recipes and activities fill the pages.
Recession Weary Iowans Taking Action to Reduce Poverty
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
Iowans are willing to help others in their community during these difficult economic times, according to a recent national poll. Find out how some Iowa communities are taking action.
4-H’er Is Healthy Iowa Emerging Leader
(Posted on 10/8/2009)
Devin De WeerdDevin De Weerd, an Iowa State University student and Sioux County 4-H’er, received the Healthy Iowa Emerging Leader Award from the Wellness Council of Iowa in partnership with the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Nutrition, and the Academy for a Healthy Iowa.

Staff

Barb Fuller, MA, RD, LD-Nutrition and Health Program Specialist
Phone: 641-782-8426
Fax: 641-782-7213
Email: bfuller@iastate.edu

Chris Nelson-Adams County Extension Education Director
Phone: 641-322-3184, cell 712-621-2785
Fax: 641-322-3184
Email: nelsonco@iastate.edu

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