ATHENA Environmental Health Lesson: Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners

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This hands-on lesson explores the characteristics of nine different sugars, sugar substitutes, and artificial sweeteners. Learning objectives include helping students understand the similarities and differences between the nine products, identify the sweeteners in different foods, discuss the benefits and risks of various sugars and sugar substitutes for different stakeholders (for example, diabetics and dieters), and consider their own choice of sweeteners. Includes lesson plan, student worksheet, and powerpoint presentation. This lesson aligns with Washington State EALRs. 50-minute class period.

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