Micronutrients, Water, and Dietary Fibre
Nutrition and Food Science · Secondary 1 · Principles of Nutrition · 1.º Período

Micronutrients, Water, and Dietary Fibre

This topic covers the importance of vitamins, minerals, water, and dietary fibre in maintaining bodily functions. Students learn how deficiencies can impact overall well-being.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesNFS Lower Secondary Syllabus LO 2.3: State the functions and sources of vitamins and mineralsNFS Lower Secondary Syllabus LO 2.4: Explain the importance of water and dietary fibre

About This Topic

This topic covers the importance of vitamins, minerals, water, and dietary fibre in maintaining bodily functions. Students learn how deficiencies can impact overall well-being.

Key Questions

  1. Why are vitamins and minerals essential despite being needed in small amounts?
  2. How does dietary fibre aid in digestion?
  3. What is the role of water in the human body?

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