Food, Nutrition and Health Information

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Happy Holidays

Holiday Resources Just a Click Away
(Posted on 11/5/2009)
Cooking turkey, ham and other holiday meats, preparing for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday meals and preserving wild game are all food concerns that are part of the fall and winter season. Check here for recipes, food safety and holiday preparation guidelines.

Turkey

Let's Talk Turkey!
(Posted on 11/5/2009)
Learn how to store, handle, and cook your holiday turkey safelty this year with helpful tips from the USDA's Meat and Poultry Hotline.

White Tail Deer

Wild Side of the Menu
(Posted on 11/5/2009)
Each year, hunting of animals and birds is increasingly popular, but often the game is wasted because of improper handling in the field.

Dairy Council

Free Health & Nutrition Online Learning Tools
(Posted on 12/7/2006)
The Dairy Council's nutrition education programs for school aged children and adults have touched the lives of millions.

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 WeerdDevin 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.

Events


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Staff

Carolyn Maschino-Family Nutrition Program Assistant
Phone: 515-576-2119
Fax: 515-576-6447
Email: maschino@iastate.edu

Paulelda Gilbert-Nutrition & Health Field Specialist
Phone: 515-576-2119
Fax: 515-576-6447
Email: pgilbert@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension