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 |