Food, Nutrition and Health Information

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Holiday Office Hours
(Posted on 11/20/2009)
We will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27. Enjoy your family during this time of Thanksgiving!

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Recipes Needed for 4-H Family Cookbook
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
4-H'ers, family members, leaders, alumni - we need your recipes!

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Spend Smart. Eat Smart.
(Posted on 2/26/2009)
Extension's Spend Smart Eat Smart website features dollar-saving tips, interactive activities, recipe videos and more.

Staff

Denise Wyland-Families Nutrition & Health Field Specialist
Phone: (712) 472-2576
Fax: (712) 472-2578
Email: dwyland@iastate.edu

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.

Resources from ISU Extension