Food, Nutrition and Health Information

Local News

Preparing the Holiday Turkey!
(Posted on 11/9/2009)
Learn how to prepare the holiday turkey. ISU Extension can help you prepare that fabulous holiday meal with all the trimmings for a happy holiday.

Newsletters from ISU Extension Field Specialist
(Posted on 9/3/2008)
Read the latest newsletters, Food & Fitness, Hay Prices, Crop Happenings and Ag Marketing Strategies from ISU Extension Field Specialist.

Healthy Meals in a Hurry
(Posted on 4/23/2008)
"Healthy Meals in a Hurry" is the topic of both a new publication and a program/workshop available from ISU Extension.

FNP-Family Nutrition Program
(Posted on 2/13/2008)
Iowa State University Family Nutrition Program (FNP) helps families in Tama County learn to make informed choices about low-cost, nutritious foods; to better manage family finances; and to become more self-sufficient.

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

Paulelda Gildbert-Families Nutrition and Health Specialist
Phone: (515) 576-2119
Fax: (515) 576-6447
Email: pgilbert@iastate.edu