Food, Nutrition and Health Information

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Food Savings with Soup
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
Nothing will satisfy like a big bowl of homemade soup on the upcoming cold winter days. Research has found that people who eat soup more often are healthier. Soup before a meal also fills you up and aids in weight management.

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Slow Cookers Save Time and Energy
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
Food for the evening meal can be prepared early in the morning and left cooking all day in a slow cooker. When the family members return from school, work and other activities, a hot meal awaits. All you need to add is a salad, bread, beverage and dessert.

Families Can Build Strengths, Cope with Stress during Tough Times
(Posted on 11/3/2009)
Layoffs, state budget cuts and overall economic uncertainty can chip away at a family's ability to cope. Just when they need each other's support the most, stress may push family members apart.

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Answer Line Hotline
(Posted on 1/29/2008)
Iowa Answer Line: 800-262-3804 Call from 9:00 am to noon; 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Monday - Friday.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Healthy Holiday Meal To Please the Family and the Budget
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
It is possible to serve a Thanksgiving dinner for eight that tastes great and costs just under $30.
Implementation of Food & Fitness Community Action Plan Awarded Grant
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
Northeast Iowa group receives funding to continue promoting healthy, locally grown food and abundant opportunities for physical activity and play.
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.

Staff

Jan Temple-Field Specialist, Family Nutrition
Phone: 319-337-2145
Fax: 319-337-7864
Email: mjtemple@iastate.edu

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