I looked up shows that Common Sense recommends for kids 6-8, and this was one of them. We watched this morning and LOVED it!! The kids and I learned, were interested and entertained. Loved how they showed what happens when you microwave "things that you shouldn't". Can't wait to watch more episodes!
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Food Detectives
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
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Common Sense says
Fun science show solves culinary mysteries.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Food Detectives
Parents need to know that this fun, informative series features experiments designed to answer questions about food, cooking, and related issues. Although the team of food sleuths sometimes experience temporary discomfort (like dizziness and nausea while being spun around by an amusement park ride after eating), they never suffer any pain. While the experiments featured are safe and simple, it might be a good idea to remind young scientists that not all experiments should be conducted at home -- or without adult supervision.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how television can promote science while still being fun to watch. Are TV shows like this one an effective way of teaching about food and science? What are some of the food and/or cooking myths you've heard of? Families can also discuss the ethics of scientific experimentation. What kinds of experiments use human beings as test subjects? Is that always OK?
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- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- I rate this title on for age 7 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
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- Educational
Fun edu-tainment for the whole family
Food Detectives is a very entertaining show for the whole family to watch. In the style of Mythbusters, every episode tests (cooking) myths and has experiments.
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
Practical science for anybody who eats!
Finally a Science platform show that everyone can relate to! Despite how much you consider yourself to be a "Knowledgeable Foodie" or not...this program has something for everyone! Food Detectives helps establish an appreciation for not only the foods we eat everyday but also for how amazing our bodies are in processing and utilizing food. The show addresses everything from food safety and nutrition to food physics and well....the "end" result of food! Host Ted Allen is great in his clear explanations and demonstrations, making it a show for the whole family to enjoy!
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
Fabulous show!
This show is soooooooo good. I like cooking and it has fun tips and experiments like, if you crush up cereial(sp) that has lots of iron in it, you can pick it up with a magnet!Its a great show.
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