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 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 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.

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