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
Local Highlights
Health and Nutrition Resources
- Words on Wellness Newsletters
- Family Insights Newsletter
- Answerline
- Butterball
- Center for Disease Control
- Childhood Obesity
- Food & Nutrition Publications
- MyPlate Website
- Food Safety
- Iowa Egg Council
- National Center for Home Food Preservation
- NEWS You Can Use - Nutrition Education With Seniors
- Nitrates in Drinking Water
- Spend Smart Eat Smart
- Recipe Source
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.
