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Healthy Calendar

Healthy Meals and Fitness on the Same Page
(Posted on 11/10/2009)
The benefits of a well-balanced meal and daily physical activity are well documented. But fitting both into a regular routine isn't always easy. The Healthy Homemade 2010 Nutrition & Fitness Calendar is an attractive, helpful way to put both on the daily schedule.

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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 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

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