Food, Nutrition and Health Information

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.

Staff

Pat Anderson-Nutrition & Health Field Specialist
Phone: (712)366-7070
Fax: (712)366-7024
Email: pander@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension

Montgomery County Extension has 3 Different Healthy Eating Demonstration kits available for checkout to the public at no charge. these kits are excellent ways to teach healthy eating to your community group, class or club.

Food pyramid
Food Portions (serving size demonstrations)
Super Size Sugar (How much sugar is in your pop?)

Contact the extension office for more information on these kits.

400 Bridge Street #2
Red Oak, IA 51566
712-623-2592
drey@iastate.edu, mfleming@iastate.edu