Food, Nutrition and Health Information

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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 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

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