IDPH Bureau of Nutrition and Health
Promotion
DESCRIPTION
CONTACT NAME
Brenda Dobson
EMAIL
PHONE
515-281-7769
OFFICE ADDRESS
321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
TYPE OF WORK
Government Agency
The Bureau of Nutrition and Health Promotion of the Iowa Department
of Public Health works to ensure that Iowans have the opportunity to live a
healthy lifestyle by providing education and resources, building
partnerships and supporting communities. The bureau administers
programs and grants in partnership with a variety of community-based
agencies and organizations.
Programs administered within the Bureau of Nutrition and Health
Promotion include: the Iowa Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for
Women, Infants and Children, the Iowa Nutrition Network, Iowans Fit For
Life and Iowa Community Transformation Grant.
The Iowa Nutrition Network is a partnership of public agencies, private
organizations, and communities dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles
among all Iowans, particularly among low-income individuals and families.
In its role as one of the SNAP-Education implementing agencies, the Iowa
Nutrition Network provides funding to agencies who wish to provide
nutrition education to schools where 60% or more of the students qualify
for free and reduced price meals. They also provide resources to
educators through the Pick a Better Snack program and the Play Your
Way program.
COUNTIES
Polk
Activities
Statewide
HOW TO HELP
Individuals and communities can collaborate with the Bureau of Nutrition
and Health Promotion through the Iowa Nutrition Network's resources and
through the Iowa WIC Program.
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