Food, Nutrition and Health

Local Highlights

April 10, 2018

4-H Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser April 28

Washington County 4-H will host a Pancakes & More Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, April 28 at the Washington County Fairgrounds in the basement of Dallmeyer Hall. All proceeds will go towards the 4-H enrollment fees for Washington County 4-Hers. Click here for flyer.

February 26, 2018

March NEWS - Nutrition Education with Seniors

Here is the March NEWS (Nutrition Education with Seniors). This nutrition newsletter is targeted for older adults. For more information contact Rachel Wall, Nutrition and Health Specialist, at wallr@iastate.edu.

February 26, 2018

March WOW - Words on Wellness Newsletter

Attached is the March Words on Wellness (WOW) newsletter.

February 1, 2018

2018 ServSafe Class Information

The ServSafe Food Safety Training program provides training to restaurant and foodservoce professionals. For information on training offered by Iowa State University and Extension click here.

May 26, 2017

Pressure Canner Testing Done Here

Canning season is here and Washington County Extension offers testing of dial gauge pressure canners. Pressure canners with a dial-type pressure gauge should be tested each year for accuracy. Contact our office to schedule a time. Cost is only $5.00.

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Health and Nutrition Resources

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
Words on Wellness Newsletter

Statewide Resources

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.
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
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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.