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Department of Education
Regional Office III

Learning Activity Sheets

Health 7
Quarter 4 – Week 5-8
Health is Wealth

Health – Grade 7
Learning Activity
Sheet
Title: Health is Wealth
Quarter 4- Week 5-8

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 SELF-LEARNING MODULE
HEALTH 7
Quarter 4, Week 5-8
Name: ____________________________________________ Date: _______________
Baitang at Pangkat: _________________________________ Guro: Ian Santos B. Salinas

At the end of this Guided Learning Activity Sheet, you are expected to:
1. Practice ways to prevent and control non-communicable diseases.
2. Demonstrate self-monitoring to prevent non-communicable diseases.
3. Promote programs and policies to prevent and control non-communicable and lifestyle
diseases.
4. Identify agencies responsible for non-communicable disease prevention and control.

I. What I Know
Activity 1: True or False

Direction: Read each statement about the non-communicable diseases and various government programs
and projects to prevent and control NCDs. You will be guided in determining whether the statement is true
or false by putting a smiling face icon if the statement is TRUE and a sad face icon if the
statement is FALSE in the provided column. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

STATEMENT or
1. Good health can decrease the risk of developing certain
conditions like heart disease, stroke and some cancers.
2. HL (Healthy Lifestyle) to the Max is a program of DILG.
3. Eating high-fiber foods appears to increase the risk of
developing diabetes, diverticular disease and constipation.
4. Department of Education is the primary government agency
responsible for the health of Filipinos.
5. Having a healthy lifestyle is the best way to prevent non-
communicable diseases.
6. Department of Health is the secondary agecy responsible for
the health of the Filipinos.
7. Physical activity or exercise can improve your health and
prevent various diseases.
8. Hypertension is an example of communicable disease.
9. DPWH advocates “Perfect 10” lifestyle program to prevent
NCDs.
10. Blood letting program is part of DepEd’s health services.

Lesson Health is Wealth

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Covid-19 has been a big threat to the health of the people all over the world. It has given us so much concern
on what will happen hence giving us anxiety and depression to some individuals. With the help of the government
and its agencies, they set guidelines and various precautionary measures to slow down the outbreak of the virus to
the community while waiting for the vaccines.
However, Covid-19 is not the only threat on our health. During this pandemic let us not forget that there are
also health issues that we must not set aside. One of this health issues is the Non-communicable diseases (NCD)
which has been one of the main causes of high mortality rate.
Non-communicable diseases (NCD) are also known as lifestyle diseases. This lifestyle diseases affect people
of all ages. With this Pandemic and limited physical activies we are more susceptible in getting NCDs.
In this module you will learn how to monitor your own health. You will be equipped with knowledge and
understanding on how to prevent and control the non-communicable diseases. It is your responsibility as a young
Filipino citizen to spread awareness and knowledge to your family and community. Be a health advocate.

I. What’s In?
Activity 2. My Inventory

Direction:

A. Draw icons or symbols that represent possible practices that can cause non-communicable
diseases and explain.

___________________________________ ____________________________________
___________________________________ ____________________________________
___________________________________ ____________________________________
___________________________________ ____________________________________

What’s New?
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 Activity 4: Photo Collage
Directions: Study the collage photos well and describe each photo.

Process Questions:

1. Give the importance of each Photo.

2. How will this activity help you in preventing non-communicable diseases?

What is it?
Covid-19 is an illness or disease that can be passed from one person to another, that is caused by direct
or indirect spread of pathogens. Unlike Covid-19, non-communicable diseases cannot be transmitted from
one person to another. Many of these diseases are caused by unhealthy lifestyle. Some do not cause
problems until the person is quite old and most of these diseases need lifetime spending money on
medications and occasional visits to hospitals. However, NCDs can be prevented by monitoring health
practices.

SELF-MONITORING SKILLS

Self-monitoring skills are competencies that will help us assess whether we are healthy or sick. It is
important that we are familiar with the normal condition of our bodies so that we can detect at once when
something is wrong. It is also important that we have information, such as our vaccination records and
other medical records, to ensure the health, safety, and well-being to provide preventive measures.
Do you think your practices help you avoid diseases? Answer the following personal inventory with
a YES or NO based on your health practices. Be honest.

Process Questions:
1. What can you say about your healthful practices?
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2. Are you happy with your score? Why? Why not?

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3. What are the steps that you can do to prevent non-communicable diseases?
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Health Practices

A lot of factors play a role in staying healthy. In turn, good health can decrease your risk of developing
certain conditions. These include heart disease, stroke, some cancers, and injuries.

In 2009, the DOH revitalized and repackaged its healthy lifestyle campaign into a new brand called “HL to
the MAX” campaign. It sought to promote a healthy lifestyle among Filipinos by advocating seven vital, yet
simple, healthy practices:

 No smoking.
 Don’t drink alcohol.
 No to illegal drugs.
 Eat low-fat, low salt and high fiber diet.
 Prevent hypertension and diabetes.
 Do physical activity.
 Manage stress

PROGRAMS AND POLICIES TO PREVENT AND CONTROL NON-COMMUNICABLE AND

LIFESTYLE DISEASE

The prevention and control of lifestyle-related NCDs were traditionally addressed through separate
and distinct public health programs. The Department of Health implements these programs
vertically with policies, protocols, and interventions that targeted a particular disease. This
disease-based approach was implemented in all local government units in the early 1990’s with
some limited success. Some of these programs include the following:

1. Diabetes Mellitus Prevention and Control Program

2. Occupational Health Program
3. Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Control Program
4. Smoking Cessation Program
5. Violence and injury Prevention Program
The DOH also conducts separate and distinct health promotion campaigns at the national, regional
and local levels. It develops materials to support the programs on NCDs and other health risks.
Specifically, the materials and campaigns produced and conducted include the following:
• No Smoking Month
• Ehersisyong Pangkalusugan para sa Lahat
• Cancer Awareness Month
• Heart Month
• Hypertension Day
• Burn Injury Awareness and Prevention Month
• Kontra Paputok
• Red Orchid Award (Anti-Tobacco Award)
• HL (Healthy Lifestyle) to the Max
• Poison Prevention Month
• Nutrition Month
• National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week
• National Diabetes Awareness Week
• Obesity Prevention and Awareness week
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• Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Week
Various DOH Medical Centers and Specialty Hospitals such as National Kidney and Transplant
Institute (NKTI), the Philippine Heart Center (PHC) and the Lung Center of the Philippines (LCP) are
also conducting separate health promotion activities and 29 clinical outreach programs specifically
related to specialize care of kidney, heart and lung diseases.

AGENCIES RESPONSIBLE FOR NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL

Different government agencies and institutions demonstrate their support to the cause by
developing and implementing their own policies and programs in support of the national goal of
preventing and controlling NCDs.

Some Agencies that provide health services:

Government Agencies Programs/Health Services

Department of Health (DOH)
Department of Education
(DepEd)
Department of Interior and Local
Government (DILG)
Medical and Dental Services
Health services
Health education and manpower services
Research and laboratory center
Center for cancer control
Nutrition services
Dermatology research and training service
Nutrition, family planning and natal care services
Medical Check-up
Deworming
Giving of anti-filariasis Tablet
Blood Testing
Anti-smoking campaign
Extra-curricular activities such as different clubs
and organizations
“Perfect 10” Program
• Eat a variety of nutritious food every
day, with less salt, sugar, fats
• Drink eight to ten glasses of water
daily
• Rest and sleep for seven to nine
hours every night
• Breathe clean air and say no to
smoking and prohibited drugs
• Exercise every day, get enough
sunlight, be physically active and
maintain normal weight
• Manage stress, relax and pray
• Maintain personal hygiene and good
grooming
• Keep a clean household and practice
waste management
• Consult a physician and go for a
health check-up
• Be a role model, give good
examples, and take care of your
family and friends

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What’s More
Activity 5. My Advice

Direction: Analyze and assess the situation in the statement.

Student A and student B went to a fast-food chain; student A ordered a hamburger, large fries and
spaghetti. Student B asked for Steak, and Fried Chicken. When the food was served, they used a lot of salt.
They had not had any check-up for several years. After eating, they went to the restroom and smoked. They do
this every day.

1. What are the diseases that they might acquire?

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2. What particular habits might have contributed to these diseases?

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3. If you are their close friend, what advice can you give them to avoid these diseases?
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Activity 6. Q and A Portion: It’s Your Turn

Direction: Read the situation and answer the questions that follow. Write your answer on a separate
sheet of paper.

“You are one of the contestants vying for the title “Healthy Idol” and you pick the following questions:

1. “If you were to compare a non-communicable disease to a thing or an event, what would it be?
Why?
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2. “As a Grade 7 student, what will be your contribution to the community to lower down the
potential risks of acquiring non-communicable diseases?
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
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3. “As an advocate t promote well-being, in what way can you encourage people with NCDs feel
good about themselves?
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 What I Have Learned?

Direction: In this activity you will express your ideas on how to protect yourself from non-
communicable diseases.

As a Grade 7 student of ______________________________________ School, I will

____________________________________________________________________________________________
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What I can do?

Activity 7. Write and Share
Direction: Study the poster below. You will make a slogan/title of the poster for 5-10 words only. Write a short
explanation of your work and share it in class.

For example: “Having a Regular Check-up Regularly Makes you Healthy”

“ To Avoid Diseases, See Your Doctor Always

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Assessment
Direction: Identify which Government Agency is responsible for the following
programs and projects to prevent and control the non-communicable diseases. Write
your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

__________________1. Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Control Program

_________________ 2. Giving of anti-filariasis Tablet
__________________ 3. Health education and manpower services.
__________________ 4. “Perfect 10” lifestyle program
__________________ 5. Anti-smoking campaign
__________________ 6. Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Week
__________________ 7. Blood testing
__________________ 8. National Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation Week
__________________ 9. School feeding
__________________ 10. HL (Healthy Lifestyle) to the Max

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