Science Fair Project Ideas: Medicine and Health
- How are new foods developed by major food companies?
- Why are certain trace minerals needed for the health of certain animals or plants?
- What are the effects of different vitamin deficiencies on certain animals or plants?
- What are the effects of different vitamin toxicities (overdoses) on animals or plants?
- Analyze your school lunch or a meal at a fast food restaurant for protein, facts, minerals, etc.
- How influenced are humans by the appearance of food rather than its taste or nutritional value?
- How is the nutritional value of foods determined?
- How is the number of calories in a certain food product determined?
- What are the best ways to store fresh fruits, vegetables or grain products?
- Are fresh, home-cooked foods more nutritious than processed or fast foods?
- Trace the path of a meal back to its primary source of energy.
- How does freezing food affect its texture and/or taste?
- Why and how is meat aged by large meat companies or butchers?
- Do freeze-dried foods have the same nutritional value as fresh foods?
- How do sulfur and/or ascorbic acid assist in preserving food?
- How are raisins produced? Do raisins have different nutritional values than fresh grapes?
