6.HEALTH.7.A
Define micronutrients, including calcium and iron, and their recommended daily allowances.
Grade 6 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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micronutrientscalciumironrecommended daily allowances
Skills
- define (micronutrients) #dok1
- identify (micronutrients, calcium, and iron) #dok1
- explain (recommended daily allowances for micronutrients) #dok2
- classify (nutrients as micronutrients or not) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can define micronutrients and provide examples. #dok1
- I can identify calcium and iron as examples of micronutrients. #dok1
- I can explain what recommended daily allowance means for calcium and iron. #dok2
- I can classify a list of nutrients as either micronutrients or not based on their definitions. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Micronutrients like calcium and iron are essential for health, even though our bodies need them in small amounts.
- Understanding recommended daily allowances helps people make informed choices about their nutrition.
Essential Questions
- What are micronutrients and why are they important for our health?
- How do calcium and iron function in our bodies?
- What does 'recommended daily allowance' mean, and how is it determined?
- Why is it necessary to meet the recommended daily allowance for micronutrients?
- How can someone ensure they are getting enough calcium and iron in their diet?