Iowa State University Extension

This week's features include:
Food - Pumpkin
Recipe - Pumpkin curry soup
Activity - Grab the tail

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.

Time? Money? Nutritional value? Which one most influences your mealtime decisions?
"Healthy Meals in a Hurry" is designed to help consumers of all ages blend time-saving convenience with nutritious, dollar-stretching food choices.

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.

Investing in employee wellness is good business. It can result in lower insurance premiums, lower turnover, increased productivity, and increased job satisfaction. ISU Extension offers Eating Well - Moving More for a healthier blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and weight.

The Nutrition Facts Panel can help you make healthy choices at the grocery store, compare foods and products, and plan healthy meals. Information on the Nutrition Facts Panel also can help you reduce your risk for certain diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, obesity, diabetes, and some forms of cancer.