MAPEH 7

Health Activity Sheet

Quarter 2 – MELC 2
Nutritional Guidelines for Adolescents

REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS

MAPEH 7
Health Activity Sheet No. 2: Nutritional Guidelines for
Adolescents
First Edition, 2020
Published in the Philippines
By the Department of Education
Region 6 – Western Visayas
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Development Team of MAPEH Activity Sheet

Writers: Rex P. Lacson, Holland Ver D. Jimera
Layout Artists: Ira Grace A. Jaranilla, Rex P. Lacson
Schools Division Quality Assurance Team: Analie J. Lobaton, Ed.D,
Enrico E. Descalsota, Francisco C. Dela Pena, Jr.
Division of Cadiz City Management Team:
Dr. Ma. Lorlinie M. Ortillo,CESO VI, Dr. May P. Pascual
Analie J. Lobaton,Ed.D, Enrico E. Descalsota,
Francisco C. Dela Pena, Jr.
Regional Management Team
Ma. Gemma M. Ledesma,
Dr. Josilyn S. Solana,
Dr. Elena P. Gonzaga,
Mr. Donald T. Genine,
Dr. Athea V. Landar
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Introductory Message
Welcome to MAPEH 7!

The Learning Activity Sheet is a product of the collaborative efforts of

the Schools Division of Cadiz City and DepEd Regional Office VI - Western
Visayas through the Curriculum and Learning Management Division (CLMD).
This is developed to guide the learning facilitators (teachers, parents and
responsible adults) in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to
12 Basic Education Curriculum.
The Learning Activity Sheet is self-directed instructional materials
aimed to guide the learners in accomplishing activities at their own pace and
time using the contextualized resources in the community. This will also assist
the learners in acquiring the lifelong learning skills, knowledge and attitudes
for productivity and employment.

For learning facilitator:

The Health Activity Sheet will help you facilitate the leaching-learning
activities specified in each Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC) with
minimal or no face-to-face encounter between you and learner. This will be
made available to the learners with the references/links to ease the
independent learning.

For the learner:

The Health Activity Sheet is developed to help you continue learning
even if you are not in school. This learning material provides you with
meaningful and engaging activities for independent learning. Being an active
learner, carefully read and understand the instructions then perform the
activities and answer the assessments. This will be returned to your facilitator
on the agreed schedule.

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 Learning Activity Sheets (LAS) (For Health MOI LA)

Name of Learner: _________________________Grade & Section: __________

Date___________
HEALTH ACTIVITY SHEET No. 2
Nutritional Guidelines for Adolescents
I. LEARNING COMPETENCY WITH CODE
• Explains the need to select food based on the nutritional needs during
adolescence and follows the food Pyramid guide for adolescents and nutritional
guidelines for Filipinos in choosing foods to eat (H7N-IIb-c-21)
II. BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR LEARNERS

This learning activity sheet (LAS) will introduce you to the nutritional
needs during adolescence. As you continue to grow and develop, it is important
that you know how to manage the changes happening to your body and how
you will reach your full growth potential.

In this learning activity sheet (LAS), you will also gain an understanding
of the importance of following the nutritional guidelines for Filipinos in choosing
to eat as well as specific dietary recommendations.

After studying this learning activity sheet, you should be able to follow the
appropriate nutritional guidelines and food pyramid guide for adolescents for
healthful eating.
Specifically, you are expected to:
1. discuss the nutritional guidelines and food pyramid guide for the adolescents;
2. create a simple meal plan based on the Food Pyramid Guide;
3. appreciate the importance of following the nutritional guidelines for adolescents.

In going through this learning activity sheet, you must extend your
patience in understanding, analyzing what you are reading. Follow the

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directions and/or instructions in the activities. Answer the entire given test and
exercises carefully. Comply the required activities provided.

III. DIRECTIONS/INSTRUCTIONS
The following are some reminders in using this Learning Activity
Sheet (LAS):
1. Use the Learning Activity Sheet with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on
any part of the learning activity sheet. Use your Health activity notebook in
answering the activities. Write each activity number and its title.
2. Read the direction carefully before doing each task.
3. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
4. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
5. Return this learning activity sheet (LAS) to your teacher/facilitator once you
are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this
learning activity sheet (LAS), do not hesitate to consult your teacher or
facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful
learning and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You
can do it!

IV. EXERCISES/ACTIVITIES

Activity 1: A Day’s Meal

Directions: Accomplish the table with the meals you ate yesterday.
Source: Eaten at Home
Meals Food Eaten / Fast Food/others
Breakfast Ex. Bulad, Rice, Milk, Ex. Home
Water
Lunch

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 Dinner

Answer the following questions:

1. What did you discover about the food you ate?
2. Do you think you are eating the complete and proper amount of
food suited to your age?

Activity 2: Check Your Nutrition Life Skills

Directions: Write YES if you practice the life skill and NO if you do not.
Be
honest with your responses. Write the answer on your MAPEH
activity notebook.

Life Skill Response

1. I follow a balanced diet.

2. I maintain a healthy weight.
3. I eat a variety of nutritious foods.
4. I eat a variety vegetables and fruits regularly.
5. I drink 8-10 glasses of water a day.
6. I eat food from the fats, oil and sweet group sparingly (in
small amounts).
7. I eat 3 servings of fruits daily.
8. I eat an egg a day.
9. I eat 3 servings of food from the vegetable group daily.
10. I get enough rest and sleep.
If you have more “Yes” answers than “No”, then you are following the
Nutritional Guidelines for adolescents!

Read to Understand
Nutritional Needs of Adolescents

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 Adolescence is one of the fastest growth periods in a
person’s life. The growth during adolescence creates increased demand
for energy and nutrients. As an adolescent, your total nutrient needs
are higher at this stage than at any other stage in your lifecycle.

Due to your rapid growth and development at this stage, you have a
greater need for certain nutrients, such as calcium, iron, protein, and
energy foods. As appetite is also likely to increase, it is important that
food choices are made carefully.
Good dietary guidance has three important elements: pyramids, plates
and real food.

The Food Guide Pyramid for a Healthy Life

The Food Guide Pyramid will guide you on how many servings from
each food group is recommended daily. There are six food groups in the Food
Guide Pyramid. The serving requirements of everyone depend on age, sex,
size, and activity level. Each day, we need to eat at least the lowest serving
from each of the food groups. This is to meet the daily requirements of
vitamins, minerals, protein, fiber, and carbohydrates of an individual.

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 Activity 3: My Own Plate!
Directions: Create a simple meal plan based on the Food Pyramid
Guide for adolescent. Use the blank plate provided below to create a drawing or
cut out pictures for a tasty meal which includes your chosen foods.

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 Answer the following questions in your MAPEH activity notebook:
1. Did you find difficulties in choosing food based on the Food
Pyramid guide? Why?

Activity 4: Complete Me!

Directions: Complete the following unfinished statements.
1. I discovered that my eating habit is________________________________.
2. I am aware that ______________________________________________.
3. As an adolescent, I need to eat __________________________________.
4. I will encourage my family and friends to eat________________________.
5. From now on I will ____________________________________________

Assessment
Modified True or False. Write TRUE if the statement is correct. If it
is FALSE, change the underlined word/s to make the statement correct.
1. Adolescents can achieve their energy and nutrient requirements by eating a variety
of foods daily.
2. Eating regular meals will keep the body fueled by energy needed for the day.
3. Too much sweets and dessert can aggravate skin problems like pimples.
4. The Food Pyramid will guide you on how many servings from each food group is
recommended daily.
5. There are eight food groups in the Food Guide Pyramid.
6. The serving requirements of each individual depend on age, sex, size, and activity
level.
7. The growth during adolescence creates decreased demand for energy and
nutrients.

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 8. Due to your rapid growth and development at this stage, you have a lesser need
for certain nutrients, such as calcium, iron, protein, and energy foods.

9. Adolescence is one of the fastest growth periods in a person’s life.

10. Good dietary guidance has three important elements: pyramids, plates and real
food.
11. Healthy eating is important for proper growth and development.
12. Eating a wide variety of foods in moderation is a good practice.
13. Following the Food Guide Pyramid and the Nutritional guidelines for Filipinos will
make it easier for anyone to have a balanced, healthful diet daily.
14. Two (2) tablespoons (Tbsps.) is about 2 times the size of the tip of your thumb
(from
the last crease).
15. As an adolescent, your total nutrient needs are higher at this stage than at any
other stage in your lifecycle.

V. GUIDE QUESTIONS
Can You Help?
Directions: Read the situation below and answer the questions in your
MAPEH activity notebook.
Like all teenagers, Jose is an active teenager. He is a member of the school
varsity team. He is about to compete for championship in the division level. His team
practices daily. During practice, he perspires heavily and needs to drink water very
often. After his morning practice, he usually feels hungry during lunch time.
• What menu can you suggest for his lunch that will give Jose the nutrients he needs
as an active teenager?

VI. RUBRIC FOR SCORING

My Composition
Relevance of the topic - 5
Impact of the Message - 3
Creativity - 2
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ESSAY
Content - 5

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 Relevance of Ideas - 3
Organization - 2
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VII. REFLECTION
My Composition
Directions: Compose a 4-line stanza about the Food Guide
Pyramid. It can be in a form of a Song/Rap/Jingle or Poem. Choose
your own preferred dialect (Bisaya, Tagalog or English).
Recall what have you learned from the lesson by composing a
song/Rap/Jingle or Poem?

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VIII. REFERENCE FOR LEARNERS

Books:
Pabelico, Naida C., Lazanderas, Fernan, Camiling, Mark
Kenneth, Saraza, Alcar E.; First Edition, 2017, Physical Education and
Health- Grade 7 Learner’s
Material
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IX. ANSWER KEY

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