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Turning Challenge into Opportunity: Iowa Communities Unite Amid SNAP Disruption
With Iowans struggling to put food on the table, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is sharing information for ways to help people access nutritious foods.
By: Christine Hradek and Sarah Francis and Lyndi Buckingham-Schutt
Iowa State University Drives Community Health Improvements through Iowa LEAP Initiative
Cedar County is one of the counties “Leveraging Activities and Partnerships to Address Obesity in Iowa.” This Iowa LEAP initiative, led by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, aims to increase access to safe places for physical activity. Cedar County's efforts include planting trees on Earth Day and developing safe routes to school.
Safe Routes Partnership Releases 2024 State Report Cards: Iowa’s Performance and Implications
The Safe Routes Partnership has released the Making Strides 2024 State Report Cards, providing an evaluation of how supportive each state is of walking, bicycling and physical activity. This year’s report highlights Iowa’s efforts and areas for improvement in promoting active transportation and healthy lifestyles.
By “Leveraging Activities and Partnerships to Address Obesity in Iowa,” also known as Iowa LEAP, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach aims to promote healthy eating and active living in counties with an adult obesity prevalence of 40% or more.
Feed Infants Safely during Formula Supply Shortage
Infant formula is in short supply in the United States because of supply chain issues and an infant formula recall that shut down a manufacturing facility. Lyndi Buckingham-Schutt, assistant professor and food and health state extension specialist at Iowa State University, suggests steps parents and caregivers can take to make sure their infants have safe, age-appropriate and nutritious food.
Iowa State University Receives Funding to Improve Nutrition and Physical Activity
Iowa State University received $510,000 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the first year in the five-year High Obesity Program. Iowa State will implement the program in Cedar, Clinton, Crawford, Franklin, Muscatine and Pottawattamie counties.
Montross, Buckingham-Schutt Recognized by Iowa Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Two human sciences specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach have been recognized by the Iowa Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for their outstanding work as registered dietitian nutritionists in the state.