Does anyone know any ideas for a seventh grade science project on nutrition?

[nickjonasgirl1]

We have a science fair at our school and i am doing nutrition. I really cannot think of anything that i can do for an experiment!! I need help!! the best answer gets the 10 points!!

 

[mikem]

Real sugar vs. stuff like Splenda and other fake sugars. are all those chemicals REALLY better than just having normal sugar? what ARE all of those chemicals anyway? what do they do?

 

[soulsearching]

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Can people tell the difference in the taste between regular and low fat foods?
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Difficulty: Middle school

The Effect of Gatorade Vs. Water on 7th Graders' Pulse Rates while Exercising
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Difficulty: High school

The Effect of Temperature and Air Exposure on the Ascorbic Acid Content of Orange Juice
The purpose of this experiment was to determine how the ascorbic acid content of pure orange juice is affected by air exposure and temperature. The information gained from this experiment would be beneficial to anyone who is health conscious, and could help consumers to decide how to store orange juice, in order to keep the highest level of ascorbic acid possible.

Difficulty: Middle school


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Difficulty: High school

Which Apple Type Changes in Sugar Content Most After Removal From Cold Storage?
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Difficulty: High school