Food, Nutrition and Health Information

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Turkey Talk
(Posted on 11/1/2009)
Cooking turkey for the holidays is a hot topic. Find out safe procedures to ensure a happy holiday meal.

Healthy Meals In A Hurry
(Posted on 10/23/2009)
Time savings, cost saving, and nutritiuos meals is the topic at the "Healthy Meals in a Hurry" workshop. Sign up now and learn how to cook with "eat now and eat later" recipes.

An Apple A Day
(Posted on 9/28/2009)
Does an apple a day, keep the doctor away? A medium sized apple has less than a 100 calories and is a good source of antioxidants. According to Barb Fuller, ISU Nutrition and Health Program Specialist, apples are also a great source of fiber and are easy to store.

Save Money and Eat Healthy with Spend Smart. Eat Smart.
(Posted on 1/16/2009)
Are you spending more and more on food and ending up with less and less? Does the thought of meal planning make your head spin? Do leftovers become mold-covered “science projects” cluttering your refrigerator? Barb Fuller, MA, RD, LD, ISU Extension Nutrition and Health Field Specialist announces a new program.

eXtension Has the Answers For You
(Posted on 2/12/2008)
Have you searched the Internet looking for reliable, research based information that is also credible? Look no further.

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

Kim Brantner-Families Program Specialist
Phone: (712) 523-2137
Fax: (712) 523-2139
Email: brantner@iastate.edu

Brenda Lisle-Healthy Lifestyle Educator
Phone: 712-523-2137
Fax: 712-523-2139
Email: blisle@iastate.edu

Barbara Fuller-Health and Nutrition Field Specialist
Phone: 647-782-8426
Fax:
Email: bfuller@iastate.edu

Patricia Anderson-Health & Nutrition Field Specialist
Phone: 712-482-6449
Fax:
Email: pander@iastate.edu