Category Archives: Food & Nutrition

NDSU Extension Service information on food and nutrition.

Poster Contest Helps Promote Nutrition, Physical Activity

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Bob Bertsch

North Dakota youth will have a chance to show off their creativity and knowledge of good health and nutrition in this spring’s “Eat Smart. Play Hard.” poster contest. The contest is open to North Dakota youth ages 8 to 19 … Continue reading →

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Highly caffeinated beverages and kids are not the best mix

Posted on December 9, 2010 by NDSU News

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist NDSU Extension Service “Mom, I need coffee; coffee, I tell you!” my 12-year-old daughter announced dramatically as she wandered around the house early one morning. She was gathering her school supplies at 6:30 … Continue reading →

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Prairie Fare: Give brussels sprouts a chance

Posted on October 29, 2010 by NDSU News

Brussels sprouts are nutrient-rich, providing vitamin C, folate, vitamin K, potassium, iron and fiber. By Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist NDSU Extension Service “Well, you don’t like liver, Mom,” my 15-year-old son announced when I tried to add some … Continue reading →

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