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In this nutrition activity, learners explore food labels and consider the nutritional value of foods. Learners also explore units of measurement commonly used on food labels. Learners will be surprised to find out how much sugar soft drinks contain. This lesson guide includes background information and bilingual (English/Spanish) handouts.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English, Spanish
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- cup of white sugar
- measuring cup
- measuring spoon
- copies of student sheets
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Human Body
- Health and Nutrition
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Human Body
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Representation
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Measurement
- Units of Measurement
- Size and Scale
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Data Analysis and Probability
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Food and Cooking
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Foreign language versions of this resource:
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Moreno, Nancy P. ; Tharp, Barbara Z.
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Baylor College of Medicine, 2011
Funding Sources:
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, R25 ES10698
- National Center for Research Resources, R25 RR13454