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Preserve the Taste of Summer Preserve the Taste of Summer

Preserve the Taste of Summer is a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning safe food preservation techniques.

MyPlate What's on your plate?

MyPlate is the new food icon replacing MyPyramid. MyPlate helps you visualize the proportion each food group should contribute to your plate.

4-Day Throw Away 4 Day Throw Away - Protecting You From Bad Leftovers

Many consumers don’t realize how quickly food leftovers can become unsafe or spoil. 4-Day Throw Away educates consumers about the dangers of foodborne illnesses and the four-day guideline for eating, freezing or throwing away leftovers.

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Health and Nutrition News from Iowa University State Extension
Applications Now Open for 2013 Youth Culinary Challenge at Iowa State Fair
(Posted on 5/17/2013)
Iowa 4-H is inviting youth from across the state to showcase their skills in a competition that puts the knife to the board. The fourth annual “Cook This!” 4-H Culinary Challenge is Aug. 9-10, 2013, in the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair.
Unleash the Power of Age: Mid Life & Beyond
(Posted on 5/6/2013)
May is Older Americans Month and this year’s theme, “Unleash the Power of Age,” emphasizes the important role of older adults. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is unleashing the power of age with Mid Life & Beyond: The Whole Picture.
Two Iowa Women Recognized for Health and Nutrition Programs
(Posted on 4/30/2013)
At the 2013 Iowa Governor’s Conference on Public Health in April, Peggy Martin and Ashley Christensen were recognized for promoting excellence in physical activity and nutrition, key components in reaching Iowa’s healthiest state goal.