1. Nutrition
ED 325
Fall 2015

2. Technology & Engineering
Science Content
Biological Science
Physical Science
Earth & Space Science
Technology & Engineering
Environment & Ecology
Health & Safety

3. Nutrition Standard
C: Explain the role of the food guide pyramid in helping people eat a healthy diet.

4. Do you drink soda?

5. Is soda recommended in a nutritious diet? See www.choosemyplate.gov

6. Soda has SUGAR The RDA for sugar is… 15g per day 25g per day

7. Soda has SUGAR The RDA for sugar is… 15g per day 25g per day

8. Science Journal Entry
Date: 9/2 Title: Nutrition Labels Question: How many teaspoons of sugar are in each container of Coke (regular 12 oz., 16.9 oz., 42. oz., diet 12 oz.)? Hypothesis/Prediction:
Container Size
Prediction
Regular 12 oz.
___tsps.
16.9 oz.
42.2 oz.
Diet 12 oz.

9. Procedure:
Use sugar packets to visually represent your predictions.

10. Calculate actual teaspoons of sugar for each container 4g = 1 teaspoon
Procedure:
Calculate actual teaspoons of sugar for each container
4g = 1 teaspoon
Results:
Container
A. Grams of sugar per serving
? Teaspoons
Reg. 12 oz.
16.9 oz.
42.2 oz.
Diet 12 oz.

11. 12 oz. Regular Coke Serving Size 12 oz. Servings per container 1
Total Fat 0g
Sodium 45mg
Total Carb. 39g
Sugars 39g
Protein 0g

12. 16.9 oz. bottle Serving Size 1 bottle Servings per container 1
Total Fat 0g
Sodium 65mg
Total Carb 55g
Sugars 55g
Protein 0g

13. 42.2 oz. bottle Serving Size 12 oz. Servings per container about 3.5
Total Fat 0g
Sodium 45mg
Total Carb 39g
Sugars 39g
Protein 0g

14. 12 oz. Diet Coke Serving Size 12 oz. Servings per container 1
Total Fat 0g
Sodium 40mg
Total Carb. 0g
Sugars 0g
Protein 0g

15. Calculate actual teaspoons of sugar for each container 4g = 1 teaspoon
Procedure:
Calculate actual teaspoons of sugar for each container
4g = 1 teaspoon
Results:
Container
A. Grams of sugar per serving
B. Servings per container
C. Total grams of sugar per container
( A X B = )
D. Teaspoons of sugar per container
(C ÷ 4 = )
Reg. 12 oz.
16.9 oz.
42.2 oz
Diet 12 oz.

16. Conclusions: Did your results match your predictions?
Was anything unexpected or surprising?
Is soda part of a healthy diet?
How does the total grams of sugar in 1 can of soda compare to the RDA daily sugar intake?

17. Elaborate
Based on your findings, will the Coke can and the Diet Coke can sink or float? What is your prediction? Why?

18. Soda sink & float

19. Review
Pedagogical Content: What are the characteristics of excellent science educators in relation to Danielson’s Domains?
Science Content: Is soda part of a healthy diet? What is important to remember when reading nutrition labels?