Nutrients

=**__Blended learning - Nutrients__**= This online lesson module will take you through the topic of **Nutrients**. You have **__ 1 week __** to complete the whole module. Follow the lesson schedule and instructions to complete the materials. You are advised to attempt the various lesson activities planned for you to enhance your learning.

· Macronutrients: Structure, functions and sources of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. · Food tests · Micronutrients: functions and sources of vitamins(C & D) and minerals (calcium & iron) · Role of water in living organisms · Importance of fibres in diet · Importance of balanced diet

=**__Resources__**=
 * __// Powerpoint //__:** [[file:Nutrients.pdf]]
 * //__ [[file:5 animal nutrients_water.pdf]]

Websites __//**:
 * 1) [|More reading for carbohydrates, fats and proteins]
 * 2) [|Singapore Health Promotion Board Food Info Search]
 * 3) H[|ealthy Balanced Diet]
 * 4) [|Suggested diet for the entire family]
 * 5) [|Good and Bad Fats?]
 * 6) [|Calories counting information, food pyramid]
 * 7) [|How to read nutritional labels]
 * 8) [|US federal guide offering access to all government web sites with reliable and accurate]
 * 9) [|Tools to determine BMI]
 * 10) [|Quiz to check your understanding]

1. What is a Balanced Diet? media type="youtube" key="FZC4o1WtBR4" height="344" width="425"
 * //__ Videos: __//**

2. The Healthy Diet Pyramid media type="youtube" key="xWH_znzeiwg" height="344" width="425"

3. Understanding Food - Part 1 Nutrition media type="youtube" key="BR58TrgPpIc" height="344" width="425"