Food, Nutrition and Health Information

Local News

Healthy Holiday Recipe Hints
(Posted on 10/29/2009)
This year when you serve pumpkin pie, make it a "lighter version", encourages Jill Weber, Nutrition and Health Program Specialist for ISU Extension. Use less sugar, egg whites instead of whole eggs, and evaporated skim milk.

Extension to Families At Work....At Home
(Posted on 10/15/2009)
A sample of articles in this newsletter include: Turkey Basics: Thawing and Roasting; A reward to a child is a great motivator; Holiday tips to stay out of debt........

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

Neil Wubben-Floyd County Extension Education Emeritus
Phone: 641--228-1453
Fax: 641-257-1194
Email: nwubben@iastate.edu

Jill Weber-Nutrition and Health Field Specialist
Phone: 319.234.6811
Fax: 319.234.5581
Email: jrweber@iastate.edu