Make some new friends at FSA Kids, www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/kidsapp?
area=home. Jump into AgVenture and test your knowledge of agriculture as Zip leads the way around the homestead. Then meet up with some local farm animals for a game of Hay Now. If your belly is rumbling, check out Let's Get Cooking, full of kid-friendly recipes like fruit slushies and healthy chicken stir-fry. Before you go, browse through Fun Food Facts for cool trivia tidbits like how many apples come from Washington state and whether pumpkins are fruits or vegetables.

Explore the world of butter, a truly indulgent treat, at WebExhibits, http://webexhibits.org/butter. Browse through the history of this yellow gold to churn butter like the Arabs or add garlic like the Scots. This rich delicacy enhances the diets of many people around the world. Click on Global to learn about different cultures and their affinity for this tantalizing condiment. What Is Butter? is sure to melt away any questions you have about this spreadable substance. Once you are ready to get your hands dirty, Making explains how you can create butter in your own home.

Discover the history of fast food at http://library.thinkquest.org/4485. Convenience food is everywhere, even in school cafeterias. Click on advertisements to learn how companies tantalize your taste buds and get you to dig in. Which Meal Is Healthier? will to test your supper smarts as you guess your way through menu choices. Learn all about nutrition and essential food elements, such as fat, carbohydrates, calories and protein, to see what they have to offer your body. Browse through some food facts when you visit Did You Know? before you think about your next snack.

Food and Agricultures of the World serves up some good eats at http://museum.agropolis.fr/english. The World's Food illustrates the growth process your dinner has to go through before it ends up in your tummy. Farmers from around the world explain their passion to grow. Do a little research, and you will find the food people eat is reflective of their culture. In Colombia, for example, people eat less meat and more sugar. In Japan, people eat more fish because there is less cultivated land. So, set your table for an educational feast today!

Get the Lunchtime Lowdown at www.curiocity.ca/everyday-science/consumer-science/item/298-lunchtime-low-down.html and you might never look at your midday meal the same way again. Throw yourself and your snacks into the center of the current controversy over genetically modified (GM) foods. Learn why scientists need "gene guns" and how they are used to grow GM goodies like Bt-corn. Pests had better stay away from this crop, but, don't worry, it is safe for you. Next time you belly up to the lunch table, ask your friends what they are eating and start a conversation with your new GM expertise.

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