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 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 WeerdDevin 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

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