Parents need to know that this site was created by the International Food Information Council to get families excited about -- and actually practicing -- healthy lifestyles. With practical tips, easy-to-understand articles, fun games, and kid-friendly recipes, the site is entirely geared towards the importance of being active, eating well, and maintaining emotional well-being. Younger kids will need some supervision using the food section, as there are few warnings about kitchen safety.
Educational value:Lots of educational material presented in an easily digestible format. Kids can click on a colorful human body to learn about specific organs and their functions to learn about the biology behind physical health. There's also an article section for parents.
Positive messages:The site shows that staying fit is easy to do and that exercising and eating right are healthy choices that can even improve your overall well-being. When tackling the delicate topic of weight and kids, the advice is presented in a friendly, reassuring tone that emphasizes overall health rather than an ideal body type.
Consumerism:The site has a "no advertising" policy. It receives funding from companies such as PepsiCo, Kellogg’s, and Kraft, but the names of these companies are never mentioned on the actual kid's site and none of their products are included in the recipe section.
Privacy & safety:In general the site doesn't require users to submit any personal information. There's no membership requests and anyone can play the games and read the info without giving a single bit of personal information. The site's privacy policy does allow for the occasional collection of information for contests and other special programs, however the policy states that this information is deleted once the program is over.
There are no parental controls offered by the site, but that's mainly because the site's content is OK for all age groups. Kids can use the site's email system to send a note to their parents, which is one way parents and kids can stay connected and involved in their efforts to lead an active family life.
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This is an educational website, teaching children about different things. I love it! Especially the body diagram, filling each blank space with the correct body part.