Food, Nutrition and Health

Local Highlights

March 12, 2018

Thirteen youth participated in the Water Rocks! day camp program March 8. The program was held at the Story County Conservation Center at McFarland Par near Ames.

February 21, 2018

Farmer Stress

Farm life with its country setting often is idealized, but as the complications and pace of agriculture have increased, so have the physical and mental demands on farmers. It’s set up for stress that cannot be ignored, says Malisa Rader, an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach family life program specialist.

February 19, 2018

Kids learn about healthy food habits in Colo

Kids in the Kitchen was held at the Colo Community Center February 12 in a partnership with ISU Extension and Outreach – Story County and the Colo Public Library.

January 23, 2018

Kids in the Kitchen Program scheduled in Colo

Kids in the Kitchen Program is being held Monday, February 12 at the Colo Community Center. The program is for youth in grades 4-6. Participants will learn about food groups and kitchen safety as youth prepare a taco lunch and make three cakes to share with their guests at the end of the program.

Malisa Rader, Human Sciences Specialist, Family Life

November 29, 2017

Take Control of Holiday Stress, Time and Money

As the holiday season quickly approaches, holiday stressors tend to sneak up as well

More County News

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Local Resources

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Statewide Resources

AnswerLine

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
Child Care Nutrition Training

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 Safety

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.
Nutrition Education (EFNEP, FNP & Loving Your Family-IA)

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP), Family Nutrition Program (FNP), and Loving Your Family-IA are FREE programs that help parents provide nutritious food for their families, leading to healthy children and strong families
Preserve the Taste of Summer

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.
Healthy Kids

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.
Spend Smart. Eat Smart.

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.
Connect with Human Sciences!

Human Sciences Extension and Outreach is all over the social media networks. Stay in touch with us through our blogs, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest!