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Young Girl Sits Outdoors at a Table Eating a Pear
Fruit & Kids
Some parents were wary of offering fruit to children after research and news reports linked fruit juice consumption with childhood obesity. Most experts agree that fruit is actually a relatively low-calorie, portable, efficient source of fiber and essential vitamins and minerals. Add to that data the fact that most kids like at least one kind of fruit, and you have a real dietary winner! More.

-A Fruitful Endeavor
-Fruit & Vegetable Nutrition Chart
-Fruit Pizza
-Fruit Yogurt Popsicles
Nature-Pop!
Banana
Frozen Bananas
Bananas are one of America's favorite fruits, and when you top them with chocolate, yogurt or crunchy bits, kids fall even more in love this sweet, cool treat. Get out those popsicle sticks, and try something new today! Click here.

-Chocolate-Dipped Frozen Bananas
-Cheerios Frozen Bananas
Rooms Highlights
You have just opened the door to an interactive and contextual learning experience! Explore Rooms to learn about a topic in more depth through websites, articles, books and more.
Cartoon of grill and food
Our country has some great cuisines in different areas. With everyone moving around, it's now possible to get a Philly cheesesteak in Miami or a New Orleans praline in Seattle. Learn more about some of these great foods in our Regional and Ethnic Cuisine Room!
Hot chocolate and chocolate chunks
The health benefits of chocolate may still be debated, but there's no doubt how good it tastes! Learn more about fabulous food and get some recipes in our Chocolate Room.
Exotic Bird Recipes
EmuEmu Recipes
This large bird has a very low fat content.
OstrichOstrich Recipes
A low-fat cousin to the emu.
QuailQuail Recipes
You may want to marinate your quail overnight.
Did You Know?
Paula Deen book cover
Paula Deen
Paula Deen learned how to cook good Southern food from her grandmother. She used this home-grown knowledge to start her own catering business, and the rest is history!