Appetizing: anything advertised on TV.

Boil: a point Mother reaches when hearing the automatic "yuk" before the food is even tasted.

Casserole: a combination of favorite foods that go uneaten because they are mixed together.

Crust: that part of a sandwich which is saved for the starving children of (check one) : China, India, Africa or Europe.

Dessert: the reason for eating a meal.

Evaporate: a magic trick performed by children when it comes time to clear the table or wash the dishes.

Fat: microscopic substance detected visually by children on pieces of meat they do not wish to eat.

Fiber: nutrient found outdoors, such as in the sandbox.

Frozen: condition of children's jaws when spinach is served.

Fruit: a natural sweet not to be confused with dessert.

Hungry: a constant condition of both well - nourished and malnourished children.

Leftovers: commonly referred to as "gross".

Liver: a food that affects genes, creating a hereditary dislike.

Measuring cup: a kitchen utensil usually stored in the toy box.

Napkin: any article of clothing being worn, such as pants or shirt.

Peanut butter: staff of life.

Plate: a breakable Frisbee.

Pot Luck: when children fix dinner.

Refrigerator: a very expensive and inexpensive room air conditioner.

Snack: a meal lasting all day.

Soda pop: shake and spray.

Thirsty: how your child feels after you have said your final goodnight.

Vegetable: a basic food known to satisfy kid's hunger, but only by sight.

Water: a popular beverage in underdeveloped countries.

Yukky: half of the vocabulary of a child.

Yummy: the other half of the vocabulary of the same child.