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.

Kit Contents:

1 x Drop Control Bottle of Glucose
1 x Drop Control Bottle of Vitamin C
1 x Drop Control Bottle of Protein
1 x Drop Control Bottle of Starch Suspension
1 x Drop Control Bottle of Vegetable Oil
2 x Drop Control Bottles of Fat Testing Solution
2 x Drop Control Bottles of Protein Testing Solution A
2 x Drop Control Bottles of Protein Testing Solution B
2 x Drop Control Bottles of Sugar Testing Solution
2 x Drop Control Bottles of Vitamin C Testing Solution
2 x Bottles of Starch Testing Solution
1 x Permanent marker
2 x Droppers
30 x Test tubes
30 x Student Guides
1 x Teacher’s Guide with SDS