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Early Risers: Physical Activity Program Gets More Kids Active Before School
Apr 18, 2022 More kids are being active in Leon, Iowa because of a new before school program. Kids are learning healthy habits and learning how to have fun with physical activity, thanks to the Iowa Department of Public Health SNAP-Ed program, Play Your Way!

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Eating Well at Home with Elena
Feb 23, 2022 Elena is one person who joined a direct opportunity through SNAP-Ed. Elena is a mom of 4 boys and she had some health concerns in her family, so she jumped at the opportunity to learn about healthy eating on a budget. She was concerned about the amounts of fat, sugar and salt her family was consuming. She wanted to learn healthier alternatives for how to cook for her family rather than how she grew up.

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Food Pantry Clients Try New Foods
Apr 19, 2022 Many Iowa food pantries promote healthy habits! Pantry clients can try new foods through food samplings, recipe kits, and fresh produce donations, thanks to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach SNAP-Ed.

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Fresh Conversations
2018 Iowa Department of Public Health
Fresh Conversations (FC) is a direct education, newsletter-based intervention for seniors. FC targets behaviors known to reduce chronic disease burden and promote healthy aging.
- SNAP-Ed Interventions
Fresh Conversations: More than just a program about nutrition and physical activity
Apr 19, 2022 Older adults can stay connected and avoid social isolation in these unprecedented times, thanks to the Iowa Department of Public Health's SNAP-Ed program, Fresh Conversations!

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Iowa Nutrition Network School Grant Program
Jan 09, 2014 The Iowa Nutrition Network School Grant Program is designed to improve fruit and vegetable and low-fat dairy consumption among elementary school children in schools with at least 50 percent participation in free- and reduced-price lunch. The program delivers classroom-based nutrition and physical activity education supported by social marketing strategies.

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Iowa Nutrition Network SNAP-Ed Impact Reports
2021 Iowa Department of Public Health.
These reports describe SNAP-Ed funded programs administered by the Iowa Department of Public Health, one of Iowa's Implementing Agencies. The report was designed to provide information about the two main programs reaching children and older adults in Iowa.
- Impact Reports
Iowa SNAP-Ed State Impact Reports
2020 Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Family Nutrition Program. &
Iowa SNAP-Ed State Impact Reports. The report for 2012 combines SNAP-Ed and Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP).
- Impact Reports
Pick a Better Snack
2021 Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
Pick a Better
- SNAP-Ed Interventions
Play Your Way. One Hour A Day.
2016 Iowa Nutrition Network.
Play your Way is a campaign designed to encourage elementary-age kids to be active for an hour a day. The primary campaign theme is that being active does not have to involve sports, a gym or any fancy equipment. It’s as simple as playing your way for an hour a day.