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

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

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

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