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.