The average American eats about 22 teaspoons of added sugar every day. This adds up to over 70 pounds of sugar a year. Even worse, American teens are eating closer to 34 teaspoons a day. The result on our bodies is less than sweet.Eating too much sugar can lead to unhealthy weight gain, high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol.hildren 1 to 6 years old should have no more than 4 to 6 oz (one-half to three-quarters of a cup) of juice per day. Children 7 to 18 years old should have no more than 8 to 12 oz (1 to 2 cups) of juice per day.
Gummy Bear Osmosis Lab Purpose: To investigate the movement of water into and out of a polymer. Gummy Bears are made of gelatin and sugar. Gelatin is a polymer that forms large three-dimensional matrices that give structural support to jellies and jams. Hypothesis: circle the response that you believe will happen. Record in lab journal â¢ If I place Gummy Bears in tap water, then the size of the bears will (increase, decrease, remain the same). â¢ If I place Gummy Bears in distilled water, then the size of the bears will (increase, decrease, remain the same). Materials: â¢ 2 plastic cups (8 oz) â¢ 2 aluminum screens (4âx4â) â¢ Distilled water
Dental sealants and composites play a significant role in preventing tooth decay and in maintaining dental health. Dental sealants are an important tool in preventing dental caries by providing a protective barrier on the teeth, particularly when used during a child's formative years. Dental composites are mainly used to fabricate tooth colored fillings and veneers as well as in the cementation of crowns.