Bureau of Nutrition & Health Promotion

The Bureau of Nutrition and Health Promotion helps communities promote healthful living and reduce the amount and/or severity of disability-related secondary conditions. The bureau provides public awareness messages about asthma, cardiovascular risk reduction and diabetes as well as other health issues including women's health; assists in developing policies that encourage and support healthy behaviors and promotes behavior change programs designed to improve health.

The bureau seeks to improve the health of Iowans by planning, promoting, and providing quality public health nutrition services statewide. The bureau administers the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (commonly known as WIC) and Food Stamp Nutrition Education.

Links to Programs in the Bureau of Nutrition & Health Promotion 

• WIC
• Breastfeeding Promotion and Support
• Cardiovascular Health
• Household and Community Food Security
• Iowa Nutrition Network
• BASICS
• Chef Charles
• Food Stamp Nutrition Education
• Pick a better snack^TM Social Marketing Campaign
• Nutrition Resources
• Iowans Fit for Life

In accordance with Federal law and U. S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs, or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.