TVE-EXPLORATORY

PREPARE SIMPLE
MEALS

GRADE-7 LESSON 8

WRITTEN BY: BERNIE P. IBANEZ AND RUBY MENDOZA

 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
1.Identify which breakfast foods are non-perishable
2.Explain the importance of breakfast.

3.Prepare nutritious breakfast foods

Let's learn .....

What are some of the reasons why a child may not be starting the day with a balanced
breakfast?

There isn’t enough time in the morning

They are not hungry when they first wake up
Their parents have already left for work and can’t make breakfast
Since parents don’t eat breakfast at home, kids don’t take the time to eat either
They may not have food at home for breakfast

What happens when children don’t eat breakfast-or eat a poor breakfast?
 

It is harder for them to pay attention because they are hungry

They may complain of stomachaches or headaches more often
They may be irritable and act out.
They do not perform as well on tests at school or in other activities

What can parents and children do to ensure that kids eat breakfast?
 
Get up a half an hour earlier so that so that the whole family can eat breakfast together
Prepare backpacks the night before to make more time in the morning to eat without being rushed
Bring a healthy snack to eat before school or an activity
Access the school breakfast program in their individual schools
 What have you learned?
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What happens when you don’t eat

breakfast?
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LET'S TAKE A QUIZ!!

Instructions: Circle true or false for the statements below.

1.True or false: It’s OK to skip breakfast on school days.

 2. True or false: A healthy breakfast fuels up your body and gives you energy to
start the day.

3.True or false: Eating breakfast can help you do better in school.

4. True or false: A healthy breakfast includes two or more food groups (choose from fruits
and/or veggies, dairy foods, whole grains, and protein).

5. True or false: You shouldn’t eat beans for breakfast.

6.True or false: A donut and coffee is a healthy breakfast.

7.True or false: You should avoid sugary cereals or sugary foods for breakfast.

8.True or false: People who eat breakfast tend to make better food choices during the day.

 9. True or false: Breakfast can kick-start your metabolism.

10. True or false: Eating breakfast on the go is better than no breakfast at all.