Food, Nutrition and Health Information

Local News

HOLIDAYS AND LEFTOVERS
(Posted on 11/12/2009)
Leftover turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, gravy……will it be eaten or tossed? Winter months and the holidays mean more cooking, more food in the house and probably more leftovers.

Tis The Season for Answer Line!
(Posted on 9/20/2007)
Families Extension Answer Line provides information and resources for Iowa consumers with home and family questions.

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.

Events

Nutrition: Choices for Health

12/03/2009 Chef Charles

More Nutrition: Choices for Health events

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Staff

Barbara Anderson-Nutrition & Health Program Specialist
Phone: 641-682-5491
Fax: 641-682-5148
Email: bjanders@iastate.edu