You Are What You Eat!You Are What You Eat!
44thth Grade Science Lab Grade Science Lab
What’s Important?What’s Important? Calories – how much energy you can Calories – how much energy you can
get from the foodget from the food Fat – where energy is stored in your Fat – where energy is stored in your
bodybody Sodium – sodium chloride, helps your Sodium – sodium chloride, helps your
body absorb nutrientsbody absorb nutrients Sugar – carbohydrates, gives your Sugar – carbohydrates, gives your
body energybody energy Protein – builds, maintains, and Protein – builds, maintains, and
repairs your body tissuerepairs your body tissue
Our Favorite BeveragesOur Favorite BeveragesCoke Pepsi Sprite
Powerade
GatoradeHi-C
Let’s Pick a SnackLet’s Pick a Snack
Review the nutrition label of the Review the nutrition label of the snack items at your table.snack items at your table.
Be sure to look at calories, fat, Be sure to look at calories, fat, sodium, sugars, and protein. sodium, sugars, and protein.
Decide which one makes the Decide which one makes the bestbest snack.snack.
Be prepared to share with the class Be prepared to share with the class why you picked this snack.why you picked this snack.