Food, Nutrition and Health Information

Local News

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Healthy Meals in a Hurry
(Posted on 10/26/2009)
Healthy Meals in a Hurry, time saving, cost saving, and nutrition meals are the features of the program. Learn how to do all three with "eat now and eat later" cooking. Cook once every two weeks!

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Secrets of Sooty Blotch & Flyspeck on Apples
(Posted on 9/22/2009)
More than 60 species of fungi are responsible for the blemishes that thrive on apples in wet years, but they can be minimized with good management of your trees

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Help Children Grow Up F.I.T.
(Posted on 3/19/2009)
In spite of all the running and playing they do, many children do not get enough exercise. Today’s children are growing up in a visually oriented, high-tech society with too much observation and not enough participation in physical activities.

Build Food Skills and Knowledge with Extension Spend Smart Eat Smart Website
(Posted on 2/3/2009)
Building smart food shopping skills isn't a game, but an Extension game will test your skills and add to your shopping knowledge. Learn what else is available at Spend Smart. Eat Smart.

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

Matt Deppe-Regional Extension Education Director
Phone: 712-243-1132
Fax: 712-243-1133
Email: mdeppe@iastate.edu

Pat Anderson-Health and Nutrition Field Specialist
Phone: 712-366-7070
Fax: 712-366-7024
Email: pander@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension

  • Cass County Extension
    805 West 10th Street
  • Atlantic, IA 50022
  • 712-243-1132
  • xcass@iastate.edu