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Welcome
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| Purdue University
Cooperative Extension Service - Porter County, IN
- Professor Popcorn Page
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| "Exploring MyPyramid with Professor Popcorn" is a nutrition and food and safety program for children in grades 1 - 6. There are five 30 minute lessons that meet the Indiana Academic Standards for Science and Health. The program encourages children to take an interest in eating healthy foods, using safe food-handling techniques and making physical activity part of their lifestyle. | |
| If you are interested in inviting the current spokeswoman for the Professor, Linda Curley, to speak at your class or group, please contact her at lcurley@purdue.edu or leave a message for her at (219) 465-3555. And check out the kid-friendly snack recipes below - fun and healthy! | |
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APPLE MERRY GO ROUND |
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| Fresh apple rings, 2 per kid | Place one apple ring on a plate, spread peanut butter |
| Peanut Butter, toothpicks | Put 4 toothpicks thru the ring, equally apart, gently top with 2nd ring |
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Animal shaped graham crackers |
Place graham cracker animals on peanut butter (standing up) |
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FRUITY-CHEESY SNACK |
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| Cottage cheese or cream cheese (low fat) | Spread the cheese on the English muffin (toasted) or rice cake |
| Whole grain English muffins or rice cakes | Top with the fresh and dried fruit |
| Fresh fruit, cut up into bite size pieces | Enjoy! |
| Dried fruit, raisins, craisins, apricots, etc. | You can also use warm whole wheat tortillas and make a roll up |