The colors should naturally be associated with the food. The serving size is appropriate for the child's age. Children should be able to help make snacking decisions at the supermarket and should be able to help with preparation. If you are serving young children, remember to avoid foods which would cause choking such as nuts, popcorn, whole grapes, and hard candies. Extension Homemaker Clubs study topics including nutrition, management, housing, textiles, and human development at monthly meetings.
Local members receive training and present educational programs.
Over 600,000 members nationwide benefit from this association with the land grant college in their state. For more information, contact your county Extension office. Sneak Health into Your Snacks. American Institute for Cancer Research, Washington, D.C., 1990. Nebraska Cooperative Extension Service, University of Nebraska-Lincoln,1991.