You Are What You Eat! 4th Grade Science Lab

What’s Important? Calories – how much energy you can get from the food Fat – where energy is stored in your body Sodium – sodium chloride, helps your body absorb nutrients Sugar – carbohydrates, gives your body energy Protein – builds, maintains, and repairs your body tissue

Our Favorite Beverages Coke Pepsi Sprite Gatorade Hi-C Powerade

Let’s Pick a Snack Review the nutrition label of the snack items at your table. Be sure to look at calories, fat, sodium, sugars, and protein. Decide which one makes the best snack. Be prepared to share with the class why you picked this snack.