Food, Nutrition and Health Information

Local News

Color Kids Healthy
(Posted on 3/1/2009)
How do you get your kids to try new foods especially fruits and vegetables.

Keep Food Safe To Save Money
(Posted on 1/19/2009)
Food is a flexible budget expense which can be reduced when money is tight. Keeping food safe saves money by preventing food waste and foodborne illness.

Stretch Your Food Dollars At Home
(Posted on 12/27/2008)
These tough economic times give us an opportunity to evaluate our household spending habits.

Stretching Food Dollars
(Posted on 10/3/2008)
Food prices are increasing. We have some tips to save money at the grocery store.

Reducing Food Costs
(Posted on 9/30/2008)
Food costs are rising; consider these tips to reduce the cost at the cash register.

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

Debbie Haub-Child Care Food Program Coordinator
Phone: 641-342-3316
Fax: 641-342-3316
Email: dhaub@iastate.edu

Barb Fuller-Family Nutrition and Health Field Specialist
Phone: (641) 782-8426
Fax: (641) 782-7213
Email: bfuller@iastate.edu