Parents need to know that this educational series -- which examines how popular food items are made -- references plenty of familiar brand names, from Cocoa Puffs to Kool Aid, that are part of American popular culture. While the series is a fine choice for kids who are curious about how things are made, this subtle brand promotion often highlights the animated characters (like Tony the Tiger) associated with these products. Also, given the show's focus on "goodies" like cookies and candy, watching could leave kids craving stuff you'd rather they didn't.

Families can talk about how the media can sometimes blur the lines between educating the public about something and promoting it. How can shows avoid endorsing products and services that they want to inform viewers about? Does seeing a product on TV make you more likely to want it? What's the downside of eating too much of the types of foods and other products profiled on this show? Families can also discuss some of their favorite classic foods. What things do you like to eat that make you wonder how it was made?