Food, Nutrition and Health Information

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Managing Tough Times
(Posted on 10/19/2009)
In light of the economic times that we face in Iowa and across this country, ISU Extension offers support and services in a number of ways.

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New eXtension Website on Obesity Prevention
(Posted on 8/12/2009)
A new Community of Practice (CoP), Families, Food, and Fitness (FFF): Preventing Obesity launches this month as one of the newest web communities within eXtension.

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eXtension - more mind reach
(Posted on 1/26/2009)
eXtension is an interactive learning environment delivering the best, most researched knowledge from the smartest land-grant university minds across America. eXtension connects knowledge consumers with knowledge providers - experts who know their subject matter inside out.

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

Patricia Steiner-Nutrition/Health Specialist
Phone: (319) 754-7556
Fax: (319) 754-6721
Email: psteiner@iastate.edu

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