Food, Nutrition and Health Information

Local News

ServSafe

ServSafe Food Safety Certification 2009-2010
(Posted on 2/24/2009)
ServSafe training provides knowledge every food service professional must know regarding food hazards and proper food handling practices.

eat smart

Spend Smart, Eat Smart!
(Posted on 1/15/2009)
Are you spending a reasonable amount of money on food? Find out how to stretch you food dollar in a healthy way!

healthy kid

Raising Healthy Kids
(Posted on 5/13/2008)
Helping your children be fit, healthy and happy!

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.

Events


Nutrition: Choices for Health
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Staff

Madelyn Ridgeway-Families Field Specialist
Phone: 319-234-6811
Fax: 319-234-5581
Email: ridgeway@iastate.edu

Rita Baldwin-EFNEP Program Assistant
Phone: 319-234-6811
Fax: 319-234-5581
Email: rbaldwin@iastate.edu

Gail Forristall-Program Assistant EFNEP
Phone: 319-234-6811
Fax: 319-23-5581
Email: gailf@iastate.edu

Saliha Beganovic-EFNEP Program Assistant
Phone: 319-234-6811
Fax: 319-234-5581
Email: began@iastate.edu

Deb Mumm-EFNEP Program Assistant
Phone: 319-234-6811
Fax: 13199-234-5581
Email: mumm@iastate.edu

Jill Weber-Field Specialist/EFNEP Supervisor
Phone: 319-234-6811
Fax: 319-234-5581
Email: jrweber@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension