On October 23rd, Mrs. Strickland's Nutritional Health class did a hands-on chemistry lab to determine the number of calories in various snack foods. Using a basic calorimeter consisting of a soda can, students replicated the procedure nutritionists use to calculate how many calories are in the foods we eat. They enjoyed the opportunity to go to the lab and see first hand how we get energy from food. The class would like to thank Dr. Maynes for helping to gather supplies and for providing his expert advice!
On October 23rd, Mrs. Strickland's Nutritional Health class did a hands-on chemistry lab to determine the number of calories in various snack foods. Using a basic calorimeter consisting of a soda can, students replicated the procedure nutritionists use to calculate how many calories are in the foods we eat. They enjoyed the opportunity to go to the lab and see first hand how we get energy from food. The class would like to thank Dr. Maynes for helping to gather supplies and for providing his expert advice!
