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Bio 2.5 Assignment - Macromolecules

The document discusses a conversation between students about which element is most common in the human body. Marco argues hydrogen is most common because it bonds with carbon and oxygen. Eli says oxygen is most common because our bodies are mostly water. Jose believes calcium is most common for our bones. Benjamin agrees carbon is most common because all life on Earth is carbon-based. The document then provides a nutrition facts label data sheet template for students to record information from food packaging.

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Bio 2.5 Assignment - Macromolecules

The document discusses a conversation between students about which element is most common in the human body. Marco argues hydrogen is most common because it bonds with carbon and oxygen. Eli says oxygen is most common because our bodies are mostly water. Jose believes calcium is most common for our bones. Benjamin agrees carbon is most common because all life on Earth is carbon-based. The document then provides a nutrition facts label data sheet template for students to record information from food packaging.

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Macromolecules: You are what you eat

Engage:
A group of students were discussing the elements found in the human body. Which student do you agree with and why?

Marco: Hydrogen is the most common element found in the body


because it bonds with carbon and oxygen.

Eli: Oxygen is the most common element found in the body because
our bodies are mostly water.

Jose: Calcium is the most common element found in the body because
our bones need calcium.

Benjamin: Carbon is the most common element found in the body


because all life on Earth is carbon-based.

Who do you agree with and why?

CCSD College, Career, Equity, and School Choice Unit November


2016
K-12 Online and Blended Learning Department
Nutrition Facts Label Data Sheet
Food Item # 1: ____________________________ Food Item # 2: ____________________________
What are the main ingredients of this food item? What are the main ingredients of this food item?
Identify the TOTAL GRAMS of… Identify the TOTAL GRAMS of…
a. Carbohydrates: _________ a. Carbohydrates: _________
b. Fats: _________ b. Fats: _________
c. Proteins: _________ c. Proteins: _________
d. Calcium: ________ d. Calcium: ________
e. Iron: _______ e. Iron: _______
f. Sodium: _______ f. Sodium: _______

What surprised you as you read the nutrition facts for What surprised you as you read the nutrition facts for
this food item? this food item?

Food Item # 3: ____________________________ Food Item # 4: ____________________________


What are the main ingredients of this food item? What are the main ingredients of this food item?
Identify the TOTAL GRAMS of… Identify the TOTAL GRAMS of…
a. Carbohydrates: _________ a. Carbohydrates: _________
b. Fats: _________ b. Fats: _________
c. Proteins: _________ c. Proteins: _________
d. Calcium: ________ d. Calcium: ________
e. Iron: _______ e. Iron: _______
f. Sodium: _______ f. Sodium: _______

What surprised you as you read the nutrition facts for What surprised you as you read the nutrition facts for
this food item? this food item?

Food Item # 5: ____________________________ Food Item # 6: ____________________________


What are the main ingredients of this food item? What are the main ingredients of this food item?
Identify the TOTAL GRAMS of… Identify the TOTAL GRAMS of…
a. Carbohydrates: _________ a. Carbohydrates: _________
b. Fats: _________ b. Fats: _________
c. Proteins: _________ c. Proteins: _________
d. Calcium: ________ d. Calcium: ________
e. Iron: _______ e. Iron: _______
f. Sodium: _______ f. Sodium: _______

What surprised you as you read the nutrition facts for What surprised you as you read the nutrition facts for
this food item? this food item?

1.

CCSD College, Career, Equity, and School Choice Unit November


2016
K-12 Online and Blended Learning Department
Handout A: Macromolecules in your Food

Reading Nutrition Labels: The Nutrition Facts Label tells you what nutrients (components of food your body needs to
grow and stay healthy) and how much of those nutrients are in found in one serving. The Nutrition Facts label can help
you make choices about the food you eat. The Nutrition Facts label is on the outside of most food packages, but is not on
most fresh foods (like fruits and vegetables). Below is an example of a Nutrition Facts label and explanations of the
information found on the label.

CCSD College, Career, Equity, and School Choice Unit November


2016
K-12 Online and Blended Learning Department
CCSD College, Career, Equity, and School Choice Unit November
2016
K-12 Online and Blended Learning Department

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