Food, Nutrition and Health Information

Local News

Get Answers on Holiday Food Safety
(Posted on 11/13/2009)
It's that time again...time for holiday food questions! In addition to calling Iowa State University Extension's AnswerLine, you can find reliable websites and toll free numbers to use as references for any turkey questions you might have.

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 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

12/07/2009 Pick A Better Snack & ACT
12/07/2009 Chef Charles
12/09/2009 BASICS/Pick a better snack& ACT
12/10/2009 Chef Charles
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