SS1 1st Term Food and Nutrition scheme of work

 SCHEME OF WORK

WEEK                                TOPIC

1	Introduction to food and nutrition –definition—importance of human nutrition– factors affecting human nutrition
2	Careers in food and nutrition
3	Relationship between food and nutrition to other subject
4	Basic food nutrient –carbohydrate –functions of carbohydrate -food sources -symptoms of dietary deficiency
5	Basic food nutrient: -protein -functions -food sources
6	Symptoms of dietary deficiency -Fats and oils -functions -food sources -symptoms of dietary deficiency
7	Vitamins – water- and fat-soluble vitamins -chemical names -functions of each vitamin -food sources -symptoms of food deficiencies
8	Mineral salts and water: -Functions -food sources -symptoms of deficiencies
9	Symptoms of dietary deficiencies -Symptoms, signs, causes and cure e.g. kwashiorkor, marasmus etc.
10	The Digestive System: Meaning of Digestion, Absorption, Assimilation and Metabolism Digestion of food in the mouth, stomach and small intestines
11	Enzymes involved in Digestion Absorption of nutrients, the role of water in digestion and absorption
12	Revision
13	Examination.