1969

What was happening in 1969...

Home Economist for Mitchell and Worth Counties - Florence Ferden
Secretary - Fran Olson

NUTRITION/HEALTH

Weight Control
    35 Participants, program for men and women (lost 3 lbs over 3 weeks = average)
    Basic Nutrition
    Physical Activity
    Causes
    Fad diets and adjusting food prep techniques to control calories

Consumer Competence
    Consumer newsletter every six weeks (The Extension Transmitter) - sent to 2,300 families in four counties
    Newsletter contained informatio about consumer rights, legislation, consumer protection and buymanship.

TV/Radio
    KSMN Radio - Mason City - Four 10 minute programs on consumer protection "Nutrition Quackery", "What You   Can Do When You've Been Guypped", "Swindles in the Health Field"

Slides/Films
    Slides: "Consumer Protection", "Truth in Lending", "Our Rights and Responsibilities as Consumers", "Film-Health Fraud Rackets"

Leader Training
   Consumer Protection - "Our Rights and Responsibilites" (used by clubs and organizations)

Combatting Food Misinformation
    Kit for women's clubs: "How to Spot a Quack" and "Daily Food Guide"

CREATIVE ARTS

Drama and Music Workshops 
    For church, school and community groups
    Leader trained to conduct a workshop
    Drama Workshop by ISU Theater Staff

OUTREACH

Homemaker Services
    Training aides in family nutrition and food buymanship
    Money Management and Home Management

4-H

4-H Leader Training
    Training for 4-H Leaders in four counties on: Food and Nutrition (Basic Nutrition, Weight Control, Buymanship, Preperation of Foods in the Daily Food Guide