Loving Your Family-IA

Loving Your Family - Iowa Loving Your Family-Iowa (LYF-IA) is designed to deliver nutrition education to low-income families with children under age 10 in Iowa counties where Extension and Outreach does not have a nutrition education program.

Using a “Train the Trainer” format, Extension and Outreach staff train and support staff from other agencies who already have an established relationship with young families (HOPES, PAT, etc.). LYF-Iowa is funded by Food Assistance Nutrition Education.

As a result of participating in Loving Your Family lessons, participants will:

Eat fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products every day
Be physically active every day as part of a healthy lifestyle
Balance calorie intake with calories expended

What participants have said about the Loving Your Family - IA program ...

“I realize more the importance of letting my kids help with meals and getting more involved with what they eat.”

“I try to incorporate more whole grains into meals and snacks and way less sugar.”

“I am more aware of planning and making meals with all the food groups.”

“I think about making a colorful plate for my kids and myself. Also don’t put too much food on our plates so we don’t overeat.”

“I check labels to pick healthier foods and serve more fruits with meals.”

“I am more aware of making sure I have fruits and veggies at meals.”

“Now I feel better about what I feed my child.”

“I liked learning how to cook more foods.I’m glad she was there to help me learn to cook better.”