Nutrition and Food Science · Secondary 2 · Diet and Health · 1.º Período
Micronutrients: Vitamins and Minerals
Investigate the importance of vitamins and minerals for maintaining good health. Focus on calcium, iron, and vitamins A, C, and D.
MOE Syllabus OutcomesMOE NFS Syllabus 1.1: Nutrients and their functionsMOE NFS Syllabus 1.3: Dietary fibre and water
About This Topic
Investigate the importance of vitamins and minerals for maintaining good health. Focus on calcium, iron, and vitamins A, C, and D.
Key Questions
- Why are micronutrients essential despite being needed in small amounts?
- Which local foods are rich in iron and calcium?
- How do specific vitamins support our immune system?
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