Food, Nutrition and Health Information

Local News

Food Pyramid

Tell Me More About the New Food Guide Pyramid
(Posted on 10/1/2007)
The My Pyramid symbol represents the recommended proportion of foods from each food group and focuses on the importance of making smart food choices in every food group, every day.

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.

Events


Nutrition: Choices for Health
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Staff

Rich Wrage-Regional Extension Education Director
Phone: (641) 752-1551
Fax: (641) 752-8142
Email: rwrage@iastate.edu

Susan Klein-Nutrition and Health Field Specialist
Phone: (515) 957-5760
Fax: (515) 957-6164
Email: sklein@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension