Food, Nutrition and Health Information

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Thanksgiving dinner

$30 Servers 8 a Healthy Holiday Dinner
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
Thanksgiving is just a couple weeks away and for many of us that means lots of great food. But it doesn’t have to mean a lot of calories, extra weight, and an empty wallet. Last weekend we figured out a traditional menu that will serve 8 people a healthy meal for $30.

Build Food Skills and Knowledge with Extension Spend Smart Eat Smart Website
(Posted on 11/17/2009)
When food money gets tight, it is important to know what resources your family has and be creative using them. Resources include time, money, energy, knowledge and skills.

Calendar

ISU Extension's Growing Green garden calendar.
(Posted on 10/26/2009)
Learn about earth-friendly gardening all year long with ISU Extension's Growing Green garden calendar. Also get details on "green" topics like compost, rain collection, beekeeping and houseplants.

Compet to eat

Eat to Compete
(Posted on 4/8/2009)
Coaches for teen athletes need to know the most up-to-date information about nutrition and performance. This two day workshop provides timely nutrition for the teen athlete. Coach license renewal credit and graduate credit are available for participants.

veggies

Six “Smart Ways” to Raise Veggie Eating Kids!
(Posted on 3/5/2009)
Believe it or not, it is possible to raise kids who enjoy eating a wide variety of vegetables. Discover the secrets of what to do and one big tip on what not to do to raise veggie eating kids.

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

Pat Anderson-Nutrition and Health Field Specialist
Phone: (712) 366-7070
Fax: (712) 366-7024
Email: pander@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension

  • Iowa School for the Deaf Campus
    Careers Building
    3501 Harry Langdon Blvd.
  • Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503
  • (712) 366-7070
  • cmboyer@iastate.edu