Many foods are certainly tasty, but are they healthy and nutritious? Find out more at The Bad Fats Brothers, www.badfatsbrothers.com/ BFB.html. Meet Sat and Trans, but don't let them break your heart as you mouse around to discover all the tasty artery cloggers they love. Did you know Sat loves T-bone steaks and ice cream sundaes, while Trans enjoys his food deep-fried? Your new knowledge of fats and their health repercussions will have you feeling different about your favorite drive-through in no time!

Get Clobbered, The Scientist Safety Game at http://archive.planet-science.com/outthere/index.html?page=/outthere/getclobbered, invites all kid science lovers to test their safety smarts. First decide which character you want to work with. You will then be given a safety scenario and you'll have to dress your character in appropriate gear. Working with explosions? Make sure to break out some safety goggles. Carefully pick out the right number of items so your little scientist stays safe no matter what the experiment. If you need help, look for clues at the bottom of the screen.

Test your knowledge about train-track safety at Safe Trax, www.virtualmuseum
.ca/Exhibitions/Rail/english. This site is dedicated to help kids learn all about staying safe in different situations involving trains and their tracks. Melanie and Hal need your help as they tackle multiple scenarios. Choose from a rural crossing, bridge crossing or railyard, and use your arrow keys to guide yourself to safety and keep your friends from harm. Once you learn all the rules, you are sure to always stay on track by staying safe. Tread carefully!

Meet up with the Fruit and Veggie Color Champions at www.foodchamps.org to learn all you need to know about colorful, healthy eating. Type in your screen name and choose a champion such as fruit lover Big Pauly as your guide. If your taste buds are tempted, click on Recipes and find plenty of tantalizing recipe cards featuring delectable dishes, including Banana in a Blanket. Check out Artwork, where you can scan in and display your own fruit or veggie masterpiece. Then head to Activity Pages and print out stickers to track your appetite.

Discover the ins and outs of the benefits of organic farming at Think Globally, Act Locally, Go Organic, http://library.thinkquest.org/06aug/01220. Check out Organic Basics for details on this popular, homegrown way of life. Read through personal stories at Farm Diaries, where you will learn all about the fun and responsibility that comes along with farming. If you have more questions, find answers in Interviews, where farmers tackle tough topics on organic farming.

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