Food, Nutrition and Health Information

Local News

Holiday Resources
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
Preparing and cooking meats for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday meals and preserving wild game are all food concerns. If you have food preparation questions check these resources.

Milk, fruit and vegetables

Sharing Family Meals
(Posted on 9/9/2005)
Fall tends to be a busy time of the year with work and school activities. A family meal is a good time to catch up with all family members. Use these ISU Extension publications to help

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

Nancy Clark-Field Specialist - Nutrition and Health
Phone: (515) 295-2469
Fax: (515) 295-2460
Email: nanclark@iastate.edu

Holle Smith-County Extension Education Director
Phone: (712) 362-3434
Fax: (712) 362-5866
Email: holle@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension