Food, Nutrition and Health Information

Local News

Raising Healthy Kids

Raising Healthy Kids
(Posted on 5/9/2008)
ISU Extension has the research based information to help parents raise healthy kids. Follow this link for resources in helping kids with food choices and ideas.

Healthy Meals

Healthy Meals in a Hurry
(Posted on 5/2/2008)
Making nutritious food choices can be a challenge whether you're facing a hungry family or just your own growling stomach. A new program from Iowa State University Extension is designed to help consumers of all ages

Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Maintaining a Healthy Weight Forever
(Posted on 11/17/2006)
Get off the couch and get moving! Learn about small steps you can take to help maintain a healthy weight.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Postharvest Handling of Vegetables Highlighted at July Workshops
(Posted on 6/29/2009)
Sessions in Ames and Decorah to include discussions on wholesale markets and on preparing produce for market.
Food, Housing or Health Care: Latino Immigrants Face Quandary, Research Shows
(Posted on 6/16/2009)
Data from the multi-state Rural Families Speak project show the tough choices Latino immigrant families face as they figure out how to stretch their limited incomes to cover food, housing and health care costs.
How Much Summer Sunshine? Balancing Vitamin D and Skin Cancer
(Posted on 6/10/2009)
Sunshine -- get enough and your body synthesizes the Vitamin D you need for good health. Get too much sun and you increase your risk of skin cancer. Iowa State food science and human nutrition specialists discuss how to get the right balance.

Staff

Paulelda Gilbert-Family Nutrition and Health Specialist
Phone: (515) 576-2119
Fax: (515) 576-6447
Email: pgilbert@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension