Nutrition and Food Science · Secondary 1 · Principles of Nutrition · 1.º Período
Macronutrients for Energy and Growth
An introduction to carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Students investigate the functions and food sources of these essential macronutrients.
MOE Syllabus OutcomesNFS Lower Secondary Syllabus LO 2.1: Identify the functions and sources of carbohydrates, proteins and fatsNFS Lower Secondary Syllabus LO 2.2: Understand the concept of energy balance
About This Topic
An introduction to carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Students investigate the functions and food sources of these essential macronutrients.
Key Questions
- What are the main functions of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats?
- Which foods are rich sources of these macronutrients?
- How does the body use energy from food?
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