Food Nutrient Analysis

Kit #6A

$148.50

Nutrients are substances obtained by eating and drinking that are essential for the human body to function normally. The six classes of nutrients are: carbohydrates (starches, sugars, and fiber), lipids (fats and oils), proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water. Nutrients in food provide materials essential for growth, maintenance, and regulation of body processes, and energy production. The presence of many nutrients can be detected using simple chemical tests. In this activity, pairs of students use a variety of reagents to test different solutions for the presence of a simple sugar, starch, oil, protein, and Vitamin C.

Details at a Glance

1-2 Days | 1-2 ~50 minute class periods
1 Activity
Accommodates 2 classes, each with 15 groups of 2 students
Consumables service 60 students
Includes digital resources
Requires a water source

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Scientific Concepts Guides & Student Sheets Kit Components Related Products

Scientific Concepts

To function properly, organisms must take in nutrients.
The six classes of nutrients are: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water.
The presence of nutrients can be detected using chemical reagents.
Key Vocabulary: carbohydrate, lipid, protein, sugar, control, nutrient, starch, vitamin

Guides & Student Sheets

Our kits and modules provide you with everything you need so you can open, review, and teach the material confidently the next day.

Comprehensive Teacher Guide with background information, detailed instruction, example data and answers
Student Sheets with age appropriate background information, full procedure(s), and analysis items
Materials necessary for the investigation (beyond common classroom items)
Safety Data Sheets

Kit Components

1 Drop controlled bottles Glucose
2 Drop controlled bottles Vitamin C Testing Solution
1 Drop controlled bottles Protein
1 Drop control bottle of Starch Suspension
1 Drop controlled bottles Vegetable Oil
2 Drop controlled bottles Fat Testing Solution
2 Drop controlled bottles Protein Testing Solution A
2 Drop controlled bottles Protein Testing Solution B
2 Drop control bottles of Sugar Testing Solution
1 Drop controlled bottles Vitamin C
2 Drop controlled bottles Starch Testing Solution
1 Permanent marker
2 Droppers
30 Test tubes
1 SDS (Safety Data Sheet) packet
Downloadable pdfs of student and teacher literature