Participate in these classes for child care providers focused on healthy, affordable food choices and physical activities for children. Department of Human Services-approved credit is available for those attending.
Food, Nutrition and Health
Statewide Resources
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EFNEP and SNAP-Ed are free programs that help parents provide nutritious food for their families, leading to healthy children and strong families
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Human Sciences Extension and Outreach is all over the social media networks. Stay in touch with us through our blogs, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest!
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Get answers to your home and family questions from the specialists at AnswerLine. Connect with them on the phone, email, or Facebook for information about cleaning, food preparation, preservation, and safety, home, equipment, nutrition, and laundry. 1-800-262-3804 or - answer@iastate.edu
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Keep your family or your customers safe by following these food safety tips for foodservice operators, consumers, and educators.
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Interested in canning, freezing, and dehydrating foods? Join our hands-on workshops to learn and practice safe food preservation techniques.
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Spending less on food often means investing time and effort in planning, shopping and preparing food. Check out our blog, website, and Facebook page to learn skills and adopt habits to feed your family nutritious meals for less money.
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Addresses youths’ basic needs through the eight essential elements: caring adults, safe environments, inclusive settings, and opportunities for mastery, service, self-determination, planning for the future and engaged learning.
Boone County Events
Nutrition: Choices for Health
- What About Me? My Wellbeing
01/21/2021 - Preserving the Taste of Summer
02/16/2021 - PALS 1: The Importance of Physical Activity in Early Childhood
02/22/2021 - PALS 2: Best Practices--Time and Space
02/24/2021 - PALS 3: Best Practices--Type, Daily Activities, Provider Role
03/01/2021
All Events for Boone County
Statewide Calendar
Publications & Materials
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