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class
Alba Castro

Let’s
Play
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Instructions: WORD
Teacher will present four pictures and then
tasks you with guessing what specific word fits
with the theme of the photos presented.
P______
PYRAMID
F___
FOOD
F___ _______
FOOD PYRAMID
Food
Pyramid
Guides for
Adolescents
Learning
Objectives:
In this lesson, you should be able
to:

● describe the food pyramid

guide for adolescents; and,

● discuss the recommended

nutrient daily intake for
adolescent individual
What is Food Pyramid?

A food pyramid or also known as the

diet pyramid is a visual representation
of the number of servings
recommended per food item per day.
It comes in a triangular diagram that
shows a decreasing trend in the
number of servings of a food item as
you reach the top of the triangle.
At the base of the pyramid, it shows
that an average adolescent is required
to drink six to eight glasses of water per
day.

Taking more than eight glasses is good

but drinking less than six glasses can
lead to dehydration. It is followed by
the recommended six to eight servings
of rice and grainy food, also equivalent
to a cup of cooked rice or four slices of
loaf of bread in a day. This food
provides the needed carbohydrates of
the body.
Aside from carbohydrates sources, an
adolescent should also take three servings of
vegetables and three servings of fruits per
day, similar to eating one cup of raw
vegetables or a half cup of cooked vegetable
dishes, while one medium-sized fruit or a slice
of one big fruit is needed per day.

consuming one glass of milk product is

recommended. Taking a glass of whole milk or
half a cup of evaporated milk is recommended
per day. For protein sources, it is
recommended to take one piece of egg per
day and consumption of one medium size fish
or a cube (3 cm) of cooked meat.
The last two rows of the pyramid are
the food items that must be highly
regulated. For sugar-rich foods, five
to six tablespoons are only
recommended per day. Meaning,
consumption of table sugar, honey,
fruit-flavored drinks, and soft drinks
must be limited to this amount.

On the topmost row are the fats and

oils. A total of six to eight
tablespoons of fats and oils is
recommended. The intake of
coconut oil, coconut cream, butter,
peanut butter, and mayonnaise
must be taken with high regulation.
Healthy Meal for Adolescent Filipino
According to the guideline released by
the FNRI for adolescent individuals, a
meal plate must consist of ¼ meat or
alternative food items such as egg or
tofu that could provide enough amount
of proteins for the body. The other ¼ of
the meal plate must be consist of grain
products like rice. This portion of the
meal will give enough amount of
carbohydrates as a source of nutrients.

The other half of the plate must be

consist of raw or cooked vegetables as
a source of vitamins, minerals, and
fibers. Aside from the main dish, a meal
must be accompanied with milk or
other 7 beverages that can provide the
calcium source for the body. Lastly,
eating fruits after a meal is also
recommended for an additional source
of fibers.
Recommended Dietary Intake
The Recommended Dietary
Intake (RDI) or the recommended
daily intake is the advisable
average daily intake of specific
nutrients to supply the nutrient
requirements of 97-98% of
healthy individuals. The RDI is
often represented in a table that
lists all the essential nutrients
needed by the body and specify
the amount of each nutrient that
must be taken each day.
MALNUTRITION
Overweight and Obesity
Overweight and obesity are conditions of
having more body fat than the prescribed
value for a specific weight-height ratio of
an individual. Overweight is common
among individuals due to excess food
intake and sedentary lifestyles.
 Signs and Symptoms of Malnutrition
Physical Signs- One of the primary signs of malnutrition is the loss of
weight among malnourished individuals. However, a healthy weight or
even overweight can still experience malnutrition.

Behavioral Changes- Aside from the changes in body figure, behavioral

changes may also indicate that a person is experiencing malnutrition.

Physiological Symptoms- The last aspect affected by malnutrition are

the physiological changes in the body. Undernutrition often leads to a
steep decrease in loss of fats, muscles, and body tissues that reduce
the insulating structures of the body.
 Ways to Prevent Malnutrition
Raise Awareness About Malnutrition- Knowledge about the causes of
malnutrition is very important.

Balanced Diet- Maintaining a balanced diet is the primary key to

avoiding malnutrition. Strictly following the nutrition guidelines and
the food pyramid guideline discussed in the previous unit is highly
recommended.

Taking Nutrient Supplementation- Replacing the missing or lacking

nutrients by taking commercial food supplements is another way to
improve the nutritional status of an individual.
Let’s see what you
have learn

Did you listen well?

:)
Instructions
Questions will be
presented in the
screen. To answer the
question, you must
type the LETTER in the
chat box.
Also known as the diet pyramid is
a visual representation of the
number of servings recommended
per food item per day.

A. Food Pyramind
B. Food Pyramid
C. Triangle Food
Also known as the diet pyramid is
a visual representation of the
number of servings recommended
per food item per day.

A. Food Pyramind
B. Food Pyramid - Correct
C. Triangle Food
What does RDI
stands for?

A. Recommended Dietary Intestine

B. Recommended Dietary Intake
C. Red Dot Indicator
What does RDI
stands for?

A. Recommended Dietary Intestine

B. Recommended Dietary Intake
C. Red Dot Indicator
 Consuming too
much oily foods is
good for our body
A. True
B. False
 Consuming too
much oily foods is
good for our body
A. True
B. False - Correct
An average adolescent
is required to drink
sixteen glasses of
water per day.
A. True
B. False
An average adolescent
is required to drink
sixteen glasses of
water per day.
A. True
B. False - Correct
Milk and Milk Products
are on the top most on
the food pyramind
A. True
B. False
Milk and Milk Products
are on the top most on
the food pyramind
A. True
B. False - Correct
 A meal plate must consist of ¼ meat or
alternative food items such as egg or tofu
that could provide enough amount of
proteins for the body. The other ¼ of the
meal plate must be consist of grain products
like rice
A. True
B. False
 A meal plate must consist of ¼ meat or
alternative food items such as egg or tofu
that could provide enough amount of
proteins for the body. The other ¼ of the
meal plate must be consist of grain products
like rice

A. True - Correct
B. False
What have you
learned today?
Thanks