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
ServSafe Training locations | What is Buy Eat Live Healthy?
Words on Wellness newsletter features recipes and info about nutrition and fitness
NEWS (Nutritiion Education with Seniors) Newsletter
Linn County Local Food Guide | Farmers' Markets Directory
Iowa Producers Directories - fruits, vegetables, organic producers and corn mazes
Iowa Organic Producers Directory | Iowa CSA Farms
Cooking Basics: Food Yields | Measurement Equivalents - USDA measurement chart conversions
Ingredient Substitutions | Can Size Equivalents
Storage Times for Fridge and Freezer or use a complete shelf life guide at: http://stilltasty.com/
Statewide Resources
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The Buy. Eat. Live Healthy is a free program that help parents provide nutritious food for their families, leading to healthy children and strong families
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The number of overweight children (ages 6-11) has almost quadrupled in the past four decades and for adolescents (12-19) has tripled. This series of handouts is designed to help parents, communities, and childcare providers address the overweight issue.
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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, Facebook or Twitter for information about cleaning, food preparation, preservation, and safety, home environment, equipment, nutrition, textiles, 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. The Food Safety Project offers resources for foodservice operators, consumers, and educators.
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Interested in canning, freezing, and dehydrating foods? Join our food preservation program available online and through 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.
Linn County Events
Nutrition: Choices for Health
- ServSafe- AD
03/21/2019 - ServSafe- AD
04/17/2019 - Gardening with Children - Child Care Provider Nutrition Training
05/07/2019 - ServSafe (AD)
05/15/2019 - ServSafe (AD)
06/18/2019
All Events for Linn County
Statewide Calendar
Staff
Staff
Human Sciences Specialist, Buy. Eat. Live Healthy, Supervisor
515.357.4468
