"The children were really surprised at the information we presented them, and were eager to learn more about nutrition in general."
- Brian Larkin, CKGCHS Coordinator
Fat and Sugar Demonstrations
Adding to the lesson were demonstrations that helped the audience visualize what is really in fast food. A plastic bag filled with 52 grams of Crisco, illustrating the approximate amount of fat in a typical fast food meal, and a cup with 13 teaspoons of sugar, the ammount present in a 20 oz bottle of soda, were passed around for everyone to observe (hence the surprised looks!) We also displayed the pennies from our previous experiment, showing the harmful effects of soda.
Following the demonstrations, healthy alternatives to fast food consumption were presented with a healthy “model lunch” that consisted of a sandwich, chips, and an apple. Overall the lesson was successful and the audience see.
Submitted by: Melissa Flores, TFAS/IPVS Intern