Iowa State University Extension

The Winter Holidays are upon us bringing many opportunities for “poor choices” when it comes to food. But, you CAN enjoy your holiday favorites – moderation and a little planning will be keys to your success.

Sandwiches can be healthy or not...depending on how you put them together. The Sandwich Building Activity allows you to choose topping options for a submarine sandwich and check the nutrition score and a nutrition facts label for the sandwich.

Low-fat, low-carb or high-protein? The kind of diet doesn’t matter, scientists say. All that really counts is cutting calories and sticking with it, according to a federal study that followed people for two years.

Eating more fresh fruits and vegetables; living a more active lifestyle; and decreasing your intake of fat, sodium, and sugar will lower the risk for heart disease—so what are you waiting for?

Learn more about new dietary supplement classifications, how they can benefit you, and explore links to more information on popular supplements.

A list of valuable web site links that are reputable sources of scientific and consumer nutrition information for consumers and professionals.