Experiment Synopsis: Change of Vitamin C Level in Orange Juice
Paragraph 1 – Introduction When I started researching science fair project ideas, I came across one that really caught my eye. The driving question, or topic, was “Does the level of vitamin C change over time in Orange Juice.” After I viewed the website, I got very excited because it had simple step-by-step instructions about how to test the level of vitamin C. On the following page are the directions. I think I am really excited to do this project because it sounds very interesting and fun to do. I hope to prove what the driving question/topic entails.
Paragraph 2 – Background (5 Facts)
• Vitamin C helps to repair and regenerate tissues, protect against heart disease, aid in the absorption of iron, prevent scurvy, and decrease total and LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.
• A lack of Vitamin C will cause these issues: fatigue, muscle weakness, joint and muscle aches.
• Daily intake of Vitamin C for adults is 90 mg per day for men and 75mg for women.
• Vitamin C is easy to get through foods, as many fruits (especially citrus) and vegetables.
• There are rarely any symptoms for over use of Vitamin C.
Paragraph 3 – Current Research
• Testing for vitamin C levels in different forms of orange juice is also a favorite science project for many students.
• Orange juices made from frozen concentrated orange juice have the highest vitamin C levels as compared to freshly squeezed or not-from-concentrate juices.
• Temperature and storage time affects the percent of vitamin C content of orange fruits and orange juice.
• Vitamin C decreases during the ripening process of fruits.
• Immature fruit has the highest levels.
Paragraph 4 – More Info
I am mostly modeling my research after an experiment. I am going to take pictures and hopefully display them on a science fair project display board. I am hoping to design and test the experiment in a classroom so that I have all of the necessary materials I need.
Paragraph 5 – Conclusion
So my by the end of the project,
Paragraph 2 – Background (5 Facts)
• Vitamin C helps to repair and regenerate tissues, protect against heart disease, aid in the absorption of iron, prevent scurvy, and decrease total and LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.
• A lack of Vitamin C will cause these issues: fatigue, muscle weakness, joint and muscle aches.
• Daily intake of Vitamin C for adults is 90 mg per day for men and 75mg for women.
• Vitamin C is easy to get through foods, as many fruits (especially citrus) and vegetables.
• There are rarely any symptoms for over use of Vitamin C.
Paragraph 3 – Current Research
• Testing for vitamin C levels in different forms of orange juice is also a favorite science project for many students.
• Orange juices made from frozen concentrated orange juice have the highest vitamin C levels as compared to freshly squeezed or not-from-concentrate juices.
• Temperature and storage time affects the percent of vitamin C content of orange fruits and orange juice.
• Vitamin C decreases during the ripening process of fruits.
• Immature fruit has the highest levels.
Paragraph 4 – More Info
I am mostly modeling my research after an experiment. I am going to take pictures and hopefully display them on a science fair project display board. I am hoping to design and test the experiment in a classroom so that I have all of the necessary materials I need.
Paragraph 5 – Conclusion
So my by the end of the project,
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