Food, Nutrition and Health Information

Local News

EFNEP - Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
(Posted on 1/22/2008)
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and Family Nutrition Program (FNP) are nutrition education programs for low-income families offered by Iowa State University Extension.

New Food Guide Pyramid
(Posted on 4/21/2005)
One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid Plan can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Worst Diet Promotions Get Slim Chance Awards, ISU Extension Nutrition Specialist Says
(Posted on 1/6/2009)
ISU Extension nutrition specialist says develop healthy habits rather than trying diets and supplements that don't work -- like those that have received Slim Chance Awards from the Healthy Weight Network.

Iowans: Take the Challenge to Live Healthy
(Posted on 1/6/2009)

Lighten Up Iowa has become Live Healthy Iowa. Sign up now for the team-based weight loss and physical activity program.

Techniques to Improve Your Success at Farmers’ Market
(Posted on 12/30/2008)
A farmers’ market is a place where farmers must be marketers, creating an appealing, professional image for themselves and their farms and providing consistent, high-quality products and service that satisfy customers.

Prepare Healthy Meals in a Hurry with ISU Extension
(Posted on 12/29/2008)
Prepare meals in a hurry and on a tight budget with tips and recipes in Iowa State University Extension booklet.

The Power’s Out: What to Do with Refrigerated, Frozen Food
(Posted on 12/18/2008)
Iowa State University Extension food safety specialist Sam Beattie answers questions about what to do with refrigerated and frozen food during and after a power outage.

Keeping the Weight Off – What Works?
(Posted on 12/16/2008)
New research suggests it is possible to maintain large weight losses by changing your approach to eating and exercise.One opportunity in 2009: the Live Healthy Iowa program.

More Iowans Are Food Insecure; ISU Extension Researchers Look for Answers
(Posted on 12/12/2008)
Every day, more than 400,000 Iowans go without the food they need to be healthy. They are food insecure, and Iowa State University Extension researchers are trying to understand why.

Staff

Sanjuana Shores-Extension Program Assistant - EFNEP
Phone: 563-359-7577
Fax: 563-355-6569
Email: sshores@iastate.edu

Star Scott-Extension Program Assistant - EFNEP
Phone: 563-359-7577
Fax: 563-355-6569
Email: star01@iastate.edu

Phyllis Zalenski-Field Specialist - Family Resource Management
Phone: (319) 462-2791
Fax: (319) 462-4572
Email: zalenski@iastate.edu