Technology and Livelihood Education

I. Objectives
1. Identify the Three Basic Food Groups;
2. Differentiate the Three Basic Food Groups;
3. Demonstrate the ability to select the appropriate food groups.

II. Subject Matter

Topic : Food and Applied Nutrition
Sub-Topic : The Three Basic Food Groups
Reference : Home Economics and Livelihood Education, pp. 29-32

III. Procedure
Teacher’s activity Students Activity
1. Prayer
- Let's have a prayer.
Please lead the prayer... - Let us pray...

2. Greetings
- Good morning/afternoon class! - Good morning/afternoon Sir!

3. Checking of Attendance
- Say "present" if you are here. - (Students will follow)

4. Energizer
- (Claps)

5. Review
- Class, what is our topic last meeting? - Sir, our topic last meeting was all about...

6. Motivation
- Let's have this activity entitled "Fix Me."
INSTRUCTIONS: Fix the puzzle and arrange
the rambled letters to form the Words.

7. Presentation
- Our topic for today is all about "The Three
Basic Food Groups."
- Before we proceed to our discussion,
let's have first our objectives. Please read... - At the end of the lesson...

8. Discussion
- Have you heard of the common saying,
"you are what you eat." Have you ever
wondered what it really means? It simply
means that if you eat nutritious foods,
you become nutritionally fit and healthy.
One of the many reasons why people
get less and less of the essential
nutrients that the body needs is

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 because they lack the necessary
information that will help them plan
a well balance diet. Children like you
should get much information. So the next
time you pack a lunch, make sure it is
laden with the much desired nutrients.

- Why do we need to eat healthy and

nutritious food? - To become physically fit.
- To prevent us from sickness.
- To boost our immune system.
- etc.

- How can we achieve a healthy lifestyle? - By eating nutritious foods.

- By planning our meal.
- By having a well balance diet.

- In order for us to get the essential

nutrients needed by our body, we
need to know first the nutrients
needed by our body, the sources
of these nutrients, and the functions
of these nutrients to our body.

- Class, what are the three basic food

groups? - The three basic food groups are:
- Energy Giving Foods
- Body Regulating Foods
- Body Building Foods

- What is an energy giving food? - This group is also known as "Go Foods." It
gives heat to the body and enough supply of
energy that enables us to perform our work,
study your lessons and other activities.

- What are the nutrients that we

can get from eating Energy Giving
Foods or Go Foods? - Carbohydrates and Fats

- What is a carbohydrate? - Carbohydrates produces heat and gives

warmth to the body. Starchy foods are the
group of foods rich in carbohydrates.

- Who wants to give an example of

starchy food? - Bread
- Noodles
- Rice
- Sweet potato

- What is fat? - Fat is a food nutrient that supplies fuel

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- Who wants to give an example of
food rich in fat?
- Let's watch a short video. This
video will show us the Functions
of carbohydrates and fats to our
body.
- What are the 4 major roles of
Carbohydrates to our body?
- What are the 5 major role of
Fats to our body?
- How much should you eat?
- What is a Body Regulating Food?
- What are the nutrients that we
can get by eating Body Regulating
Foods?
- What is a vitamin?
- What is a mineral?
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necessary to provide energy for body
activities and body heat. Fat-rich foods are
the group of foods rich in fats.
- Cooking oil
- Margarine
- Butter
- Meat
- (Students will watch the video)
- The 4 major roles of Carbohydrates to our
body are:
1. Energy Production
2. Protein Sparing
3. Energy Storage
4. Aid in Digestion
- The 5 major roles of Fats to our body are:
1. Insulation
2. Protection
3. Energy Production
4. Satiety Control
5. Vitamin absorption
- For a growing child like you who enjoys an
active play needs, to have six or more
servings of energy giving foods daily.
- This food group is also known as the "Glow
Foods" because they make our body
beautiful and healthy. They supply the body
with required vitamins in small amounts
necessary for the body to function effectively.
- Vitamins and Minerals
- It helps regulate body temperature, carries
nutrients to the different parts of the body
and carries away materials from the organs of
the body.
- It builds and regulates body processes. Some
 of them are calcium, iron and zinc.

- What are the type of foods rich in

vitamins and minerals? - Fruit
- Vegetables

- Who wants to give some example of fruit? - Papaya

- Mango
- Guava
- Orange
- Melon

- Who wants to give some examples of

vegetable? - Squash
- Green Leafy Vegetables
- Tomato
- Eggplant
- String Beans

- Let's watch a short video that will

show us the functions of Vitamins
and Minerals to our body. - (Students will watch the video)

- What are the types of vitamins and

their functions? - The types of vitamins and their
functions are:
- Vitamin A = Good for eyes, teeth and skin
- Vitamin B = Good for immune function, iron
absorption and energy production
- Vitamin C = Good for strengthening blood
vessels, skin elasticity, anti-oxidant function
and iron absorption
- Vitamin D = Good for strong and healthy
bones
- Vitamin. E = Improves blood circulation and
a good protection from free radicals
- Vitamin K = Good for blood coagulation
- Folic Acid = Good for cell renewal.
- What are the types of minerals and
their functions? - The types of minerals and their functions
are:
- Calcium = Healthy teeth and bones
- Iron = Builds muscle naturally
- Zinc = Immunity and growth
- Chromium = Good for glucose that is used
for energy.

- How much should you eat? - Make sure you eat two or more servings of
fruits and three or more servings of
vegetables each day.

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- What is a Body Building Food? - This group is also known as "Grow Foods,"
because they make your body grow tall and
healthy. They help build and repair body
tissues, help keep the blood red and nerves
healthy and make the nails and teeth hard
and strong.

- What is the nutrient that we can get by

eating Body Building Foods or Grow
foods? - Protein

- What is a protein? - Builds and repairs body tissues.

- What are the foods rich in protein? - Milk

- Cheese
- Chicken
- Fish
- Egg
- Beans
- Ham
- Let's watch a short video. This video
will show us the Functions of protein
to our body. - (Students will watch the video)

- What are the 5 major role of Protein

to our body? - 1. Hormone Production
2. Build and Maintain Body Tissue
3. Enzyme Production
4. Transportation
5. Use of Energy

- How much should you eat? - Your body will surely welcome three to four
servings daily.

9. Application
- INSTRUCTIONS: In five minutes, select the appropriate nutrient/s and foods that belong to
the selected Food Group of your group, and make a short statement regarding the
importance of the given food group to our body.

10. Generalization
- "The Three Basic Food Groups" are Energy Giving Foods (Go foods), Body Regulating Foods
(Glow foods), Body Building Foods (Grow foods). Energy Giving Foods are the best sources
of Carbohydrates and Fats that gives heat to the body and enough supply of energy that
enables us to do our daily work. Body Regulating Foods are best sources of vitamins and
minerals that are necessary for the body to function effectively. Body Building Food is the
best source of Protein that helps build and repair body tissues, help keep the blood red and
nerves healthy and makes the nails and teeth hard and strong.

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IV. Evaluation
INSTRUCTIONS: Match column A with column B to find the answer. Write the letter only of the
correct answer.

Column A Column B
1. Body Regulating Foods are A. Carbohydrates and Fats
also known as ___. B. Energy
2. What are the nutrients C. Five available nutrients
available in Body Regulating Foods? D. Fruits and Vegetables
3. Energy Giving Foods are E. Glow Foods
also known as _. F. Go Foods
4. What are the nutrients G. Grow Foods
available in Energy Giving Foods? H. Milk, fish, egg, etc.
5. Body Building Foods I. Protein
are also known as _. J. Seven available nutrients
6. What is the nutrient K. Starchy and Fatty Foods
available in Body Building Foods? L. The Three Basic Food Groups
7. What are the best sources M. Vitamins and Minerals
of Vitamins and Minerals?
8. What are the best sources
of Carbohydrates and Fats?
9. What are the best sources of protein?
10. There are how many nutrients
available in the "Three Basic Foods Groups?"

Answers:
1. E
2. M
3. F
4. A
5. G
6. I
7. D
8. K
9. H
10. C

V. ASSIGNMENT
In a 1/2 sheet of paper, make a list of foods that you consume in a day and label them if it is Go
Foods, Glow Foods or Grow Foods.