Food, Nutrition and Health Information

Local News

Turkey Talk
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
Barb Fuller, ISU Extension Nutrition and Health Program Specialist, offers tips and advice for cooking a Thanksgiving turkey safely.

H1N1 Flu
(Posted on 9/11/2009)
2009 H1N1 (referred to as “swine flu” early on) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. This virus is spreading from person-to-person worldwide, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. (Follow the link above for more information.)

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

Susan Klein-Family Nutrition & Health Field Specialist
Phone: 515-261-4213
Fax: 515-263-2704
Email: sklein@iastate.edu