1. You Are What You Eat!
4th Grade Science Lab

2. 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

3. Our Favorite Beverages
Coke
Pepsi
Sprite
Gatorade
Hi-C
Powerade

4. 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.