WEBQUEST LAB

Calories in Vs Calories Out

1. Hypothesis: By calculating the calories I consume during a 24 hour period and subtracting out the calories expended, the resulting value should determine my metabolic rate.

2. Materials: Immaterial

3. Procedures: 

• Choose a 24 hour period between now and next Saturday (Oct...). 
• Keep a log of food that you consume during that period (Snacks included!!).  Be sure to record approximate portions:
  • Check here for the USDA calorie counter
  • Or here for another one
• Keep a record of your caloric output (exercise and other activities).
  • Check here for approximate values
  • Or here for the Mayo Clinic values

  You may have to estimate-- be creative.

4. Data: Turn in your log

5. Conclusion: Analyze your results and turn in with your log.  Write at least two paragraphs.  I'm not interested in high or low manipulated variables, tell me what you learned.

6.  Additional sites & info:

• Calculate your Body Mass Index here

7. Due one week from today, November 20