Food, Nutrition and Health Information

Local News

HOLIDAYS AND LEFTOVERS
(Posted on 11/12/2009)
Leftover turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, gravy……will it be eaten or tossed? Winter months and the holidays mean more cooking, more food in the house and probably more leftovers.

Wapello County NEST Program
(Posted on 9/4/2009)
The NEST is a free program that helps you prepare for the arrival of your baby. The NEST allows you to earn points that you "spend" like money at the NEST store. By enrolling in the NEST you are doing something wonderful for yourself and your children.

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.

Events

Nutrition: Choices for Health

11/23/2009 Pick A Better Snack & ACT
11/23/2009 BASICS- Pick A Better Snack and ACT
11/24/2009 BASICS- Pick A Better Snack and ACT
11/25/2009 BASICS- Pick A Better Snack and ACT
11/25/2009 Chef Charles

More Nutrition: Choices for Health events

View the complete ISU Extension events Calendar

Staff

Mary Clouse-NEST Coordinator
Phone: 641-682-5491
Fax: 641-682-5148
Email: clouse@iastate.edu

Stacie Latham-BASICS Coordinator/Youth
Phone: 641-682-5491
Fax: 641-682-5148
Email:

Barbara Anderson-Health and Nutrition Field Specialist
Phone: (641) 682-5491
Fax: (641) 682-5148
Email: bjanders@iastate.edu