Learning Objectives
You should be able to:
(a) state the roles of water in living organisms (b) describe and carry out tests for • starch (iodine in potassium iodide solution) • reducing sugars (Benedict’s solution) • protein (biuret test) • fats (ethanol emulsion) (c) state that large molecules are synthesised from smaller basic units • glycogen from glucose • polypeptides and proteins from amino acids • lipids such as fats from glycerol and fatty acids |
Home-based Research & Learning
TYPES of Nutrients
Watch the video below, and answer the following questions in your notes:
1. What are the 7 types of nutrients that our bodies need?
2. What are the main functions of each type of nutrient?
1. What are the 7 types of nutrients that our bodies need?
2. What are the main functions of each type of nutrient?
VIRTUAL FOOD TEST
Online QuizAccess the online quiz here.
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