Food, Nutrition and Health Information

Local News

Serv Safe Food Safety Training scheduled for Tuesday, October 27
(Posted on 9/10/2009)
Serv Safe Food Safety Training is scheduled for Tuesday, October 27 in Jefferson County Extension Office.

Healthy Meals in a Hurry
(Posted on 5/5/2008)
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 blend time-saing convenience with nutritious, dollar-stretching food choices.

Who Ya Gonna Call? AnswerLine
(Posted on 11/2/2006)
Families Extension Answer Line is a program of Iowa State University Extenison, providing information and resources for Iowa consumers with home and family questions.

News from Iowa State University Extension

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.

Recession Weary Iowans Taking Action to Reduce Poverty
(Posted on 10/20/2009)
Iowans are willing to help others in their community during these difficult economic times, according to a recent national poll. Find out how some Iowa communities are taking action.

4-H’er Is Healthy Iowa Emerging Leader
(Posted on 10/8/2009)

Devin De Weerd, an Iowa State University student and Sioux County 4-H’er, received the Healthy Iowa Emerging Leader Award from the Wellness Council of Iowa in partnership with the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Nutrition, and the Academy for a Healthy Iowa.

Events

Nutrition: Choices for Health

11/09/2009 Pick A Better Snack & ACT
11/12/2009 Chef Charles
12/07/2009 Pick A Better Snack & ACT
12/09/2009 BASICS/Pick a better snack& ACT
12/12/2009 BASICS/Pick a better snack& ACT

More Nutrition: Choices for Health events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

Sara Persons-Americorps Worker
Phone: (641) 932-5612
Fax: (641) 932-5662
Email: spersons@iastate.edu

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

Autumn Denato-Tobacco Program Assistant
Phone: 641-932-5612
Fax: 641-932-5662
Email:

Julie Perry-Program Assistant
Phone: (641) 932-5612
Fax: (641) 932-5662
Email: jperry@iastate.edu

Mary Clouse-BASICS/Youth and NEST Coordinator
Phone: (641)932-5612
Fax: (641)932-5662
Email: clouse@iastate.edu

Gail Smith -BASICS Coordinator/ Seniors
Phone: 641-932-5612
Fax: 641-932-5662
Email: pgsmith@iastate.edu