Final Na Talaga

STA. CECILIA CATHOLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC.
EFFECTS OF DIET TO HUMAN HEALTH AND LIFE SPAN
In partial fulfillment for the
requirements of Mr. Jerome DS. Belen,
Mrs. Maribel Z. Delfin
and Ms. Joyce Carla A. Olaez
By:
Allen Marie B. Balinong
Alliah Nicolle B. Isip
Tricia Lorraine Z. Melo
March 13, 2020

CHAPTER 1
PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND
INTRODUCTION
Health is important because our life depends on it and is essential to attain a long
life span. Some people do not know how to take good care of their bodies and that will be
the cause of population's shorter life span. But some people know the importance of a
healthy diet, and are aware of the foods they take. The nutritious foods that most people
dislike to eat are very helpful to the body because they can help overcome diseases.
Eating healthy foods is a really helpful way to make a person stronger, to help fight
diseases, and to live longer. Choosing to eat healthy foods everyday is very important. It
will help the body to function well. Leading to a good health and hopefully, to a long life
span.
STA. CECILIA CATHOLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC. 2
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
1. Which diet can promote good health and prevent serious illness?
2. Which foods can help increase human life span?
3. How does diet of Calamba residents affect their health and life span?
HYPOTHESES
1. A kind healthy diet that only nutritious foods are eaten and has control on eating
schedule that can be applied in human's daily routine.
2. Fruits and vegetables that is the main source of nutrients and vitamins which
can prevent humans from diseases.
3. When the Calamba residents are eating healthy foods, some of them are not
getting sick and some of them that eats junk foods or foods that doesn’t have enough
vitamins to protect their immune system. This research proved that eating habits
and healthy diet can affect human's lifespan.
THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
Allen J (2012) Human grown-up comprehension rises throughout improvement by
means of the cooperation of various basic neurocognitive systems. These systems are
advanced because of different determination pressures, a significant number of which were
changed or escalated by the savvy person, innovative, and sociocultural situations that
emerged regarding the development of class of Homo. Systems identified with language
and hypothesis of brain plainly assume a significant job in grown-up comprehension. Given
the basic significance of nourishment to both fundamental endurance and social
communication, a "hypothesis of nourishment" (closely resembling hypothesis of psyche)

may speak to another unpredictable system basic for typical perception. I recommend that
hypothesis of nourishment developed as an inside, subjective portrayal of our weight
control plans in our brains. Like other complex intellectual capacities, it depends on
complex and covering committed neural systems that create in adolescence under familiar
and social impacts. Regulating consumes less calories are undifferentiated from first
dialects in that they are procured without unmistakable educating; they are likewise hard
to change or adjust once a basic period being developed is passed. Hypothesis of
nourishment proposes that intellectual exercises identified with nourishment might be
subjective enhancers, which could have suggestions for keeping up solid cerebrum work
in maturing.
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Health
Diet
Life Span
Figure 1: Effects of Diet to Human Hea;th and Lifespan
The figure 1 talks about how our health and life span depends on our diet and eating
habits. Diet is the main reason of human's illness and sickness and it is because of human's
negligence on what they are eating.

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
This study talks about relationship of diet to a long and healthy life. Most people
will benefit from results of this research because living a long and healthy life is a very
hard thing to achieve. People will gain knowledge on how to care for their own health so
they can live longer without experiencing serious issues on their health.
SCOPE AND LIMITATION
The study focus on how a person may achieve a long and healthy life span by
means of eating nutritious foods and having a good diet. The researchers will get
information from senior residents of Calamba City with ages 60 and above.
DEFINITION OF TERMS:
Antioxidant- a substance (such as beta-carotene or vitamin C) that inhibits oxidation or
reactions promoted by oxygen, peroxides, or free radicals
Dietary- the kinds of amounts of food available to or eaten by an individual
Disease- a condition of a living animal of plant body that impairs normal functioning
Genetic- relating to or determined by the origin of an organism
Life span- the average length of life of an organism
Nutrition- the sum of the processes by which an animal or plant takes in and utilizes food
substance
Sedentary- not physically active

CHAPTER 2
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES
RELATED LITERATURE
Local
According to Montemayor (2019), most people dislike growing old because of the
many physical changes that happen to the body due to ageing. But there are people who
look forward to old age, Specially getting old in a healthful way. 97% of Filipinos agree
that everyone can age healthily and that they can take positive steps to healthy ageing. The
survey additionally showed that 89% of those who agreed have already started with their
plans on living healthy at their current ages. "The keyword in healthy ageing is obviously
'health' and the World Health Organization(WHO) says it has three aspects and they are
physical, fitness, and finally, social, health means you are having good social life with your
family members, neighborhood and community, and you are not alone and lonely," said
Dr. Jamid Jan bin Jan Mohammed chairman of the Nutrition & Diabetics Program at
University Sains Malaysia, in a forum in Makati City on April 2019. Mohammed explained
that having a good health as you get older is beneficial to you and the people around you.
"Healthy ageing will enable you to enjoy long and quality life with your family and friends,
that means they can enjoy your company longer. You can work more because you are
disease-free and you will not spend money to buy medicines," he said, adding that nutrition
and health are the keys to attaining such state.

Mohammed further stressed that weight management is the first thing men and women
should focus on. "Obesity is the mother of all illness and when you are obese, you're
inclined to ailments like diabetes, hypertension and cardiac arrest. Once you have ideal
weight, you will need to pay attention to your digestive health, heart fitness and bone
health," he said.
108-year-old Juanita Cariaga shared the secret to her long and healthy life is ger fondness
for malunggay (moringa), camote tops and other backyard-raised veggies in her village in
Echague, Isabela. "I eat vegetables that are pesticide and preservatives free, and I enjoy
their delicious taste,"she said. She added that she is used to long walks as they don't ride
much during the early years. Mohammed stated the problem of obesity in the Philippines
and other Asian countries root from ingesting rice and bread which are very high in
calories. "Eating a lot of rice, calories are suitable before because people need the energy
to work on the farms. But now, there are work and lifestyle changes, you just work at the
desk, the amount of calories you burn are less, and this is the mismatch betweek the energy
we take and the energy we use, the excess energy will be stock in the body and it will
slowly make you fat," he said, adding that eating fruits, vegetables and white meat is
important in becoming healthy inside and out. Mohammed explained that good digestion
can be accomplished through ample consumption of fiber-rich food like fruits, grains, oats
and vegetables for bowel movement which helps in the removal of bodily toxins. "Fiber
lubricates you gut, so the stool can pass and go out of your body easily. Unfortunately, not
all people eat the 5 servings of vegetables and fruits a day recommendation of WHO," he
said. Researchers show that three portions of vegetables and two parts of fruits a day
minimize the possibility of heart diseases and colon cancer.
Foreign
Marcia Kaye (2008) said that longevity is in your hands. When we picture ourselves
developing older, we might appear to our mother and father or grandparents to provide us
a notion of how healthy-or not-we will be. A couple of of current examples: Even if you're
born with the genetic variant for high blood pressure-a circumstance that strongly predicts
a shorter lifespan-lifestyle elements such as smoking and inactiveness additionally have an
impact on whether or not you'll clearly enhance excessive blood pressure, according to a
large, long-term find out about released in June from the University of North California.
Long-lived humans don't necessarily ear low-fat diets. "Reduce fat is not always
extraordinary advice," says researcher David Buettner, writer of The Blue Zones: Lessons
for Living Longer from the People Who've Lived the Longest.
1. Learn to love green and white tea, but there's developing evidence that the antioxidants
in green tea, and even more so in white, are specially effective at mitigating cell damage
from oxidative stress and protecting against contain diseases, such as breast cancer. Both
contain properties that can additionally help decrease the risk of heart ailment and stroke.
A 2009 U.S study even found that oral dietary supplements derived from green tea helped
the look of sun-damaged skin.
2. Drink at least eight glasses of water every day.

Drinking water is necessary as consuming fruits and vegetables. According to
Salamat Dok's Willie Ong, drinking water prevents kidney infections, headaches, and
constipation. "Drink water for beauty, health, and lengthy life. It's the great advice, so take
it," he added.
3. Eat extra fruits and vegetables
A food plan rich in greens reduces dangers of creating many sorts of cancers.
Likewise, fruits are naturally low in fat, sodium, and energy and are sources of many
critical vitamins such as Vitamin C.

RELATED STUDIES
Local
Ong, W. (2017) said to drink at least eight glasses of water everyday. Drinking
water is as necessary as consuming fruits and vegetables. According to Salamat Dok’s
Willie Ong, drinking water prevents kidney infections, headaches, and constipation. “Drink
water for beauty, health, and lengthy life. It’s the great advice, so take it,” he added
Eat extra fruits and vegetables. A food plan rich in greens reduces dangers of
creating many sorts of cancers. Likewise, fruits are naturally low in fat, sodium, and energy
and are sources of many critical vitamins such as Vitamin C.
Foreign
Trockel et al. (2015) found a positive relationship between eating breakfast and a
collage student's health. Structured eating patterns help improve students' scholastic
performance. Additionally it was discovered that dietary issues, such as anorexia and
bulimia, are more predominant among female college students that among the general
population.
Good nutrition is an essential requirement for growth and for socio- economic
development. Students need a healthy diet which incorporates a variety of food to furnish
them with amount of proper nutrients to their body needs. Low calcium intake and Vitamin
D deficiency cause low bone mass (osteoporosis) and other bone diseases. Iron frailty (IDA),
is the most wide spread dietary deficiency has a several functions in the body. It serves as a
transporter of oxygen as hemoglobin and as a vital part of enzyme systems especially of
aspiration.
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Marcia Kaye (2008) 10 ways to live longer Retrieved from:

https://www.besthealthmag.ca/best-you/health/10-ways-to-live-longer/13/
Montemayor, M. (2019) How to live a long and healthy life Retrieved from:
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1067302
Trockel et al. (2015) Readers Digest Best Health Retrieved from:
https://www.besthealthmag.ca/best-you/health/10-ways-to-live-longer/
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acknowledgement ………………………………………………….
Abstract …………………………………………………………….
Chapter Page
1 PROBLEM AND IT’S BACKGROUND …………………. 1
Introduction …………………………………………………. 1
Statement of the Problem …………………………………... 2
Hypotheses …………………………………………………. 2
Theoretical Framework …………………………………….. 2
Conceptual Framework …………………………………….. 3
Significance of the Studies ………………………………..... 4
Scope and Limitations ……………………………………… 4
Definition of Terms ………………………………………… 4
2 REVIEWS OF RELATED STUDIES AND LITERATURE
Related Literature (Local) …………………………………… 5
Related Literature (Foreign) ………………………………… 7
Related Studies (Local) …………………………………….. 9
Related Studies (Foreign) …………………………………... 9
3 METHODOLOGY OF THE STUDY
Research Design ………………………………................. 11
Respondents of the Study ……………………………….... 11

Sampling Technique ………………………………………. 11
Research Instrument ……………………………………… 11
Data Gathering Procedure ………………………………… 12
Statistical Treatment of Data ………………………………… 12
4 PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPTETATION OF DATA
Personal Information …………………………………………. 14
Diet and Eating Habits ……………………………………….. 20
Lifestyle ………………………………………………………. 34
Bibliography
Books …………………………………………………………. 10
Websites ………………………………………………………. 10
Appendices
List of Figures
Figures Page
1 Conceptual Framework ……………………………………... 3
List of Tables
Table
1 Personal Information ………………………………………... 14
2 Diet and Eating Habits ……………………………………… 20
3 Lifestyle …………………………………………………….. 34
CHAPTER 3
METHODOLOGY OF THE STUDY
This chapter presents the process on how the researchers gathered the data, the
research design, respondents, the sampling technique, research instrument, and statistical
treatment of data.
Research Design
This study used a descriptive survey method in order to show the background profile
such as personal information, eating habits, lifestyle, and diet. It shows the respondents'
traits on how to achieve long and healthy lifestyle.
Respondents of the Study
The 30 respondents of this study are residents of Calamba City, aged 60 and above.
Sampling Technique
The researchers used exceptional sampling techniques.
Research Instrument
The researchers made a survey questionnaire to gather the information they needed.
The survey questionnaire was divided into 3 parts: A (personal information), B (diet and
eating habits), and C (lifestyle).

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Data Gathering Procedure
The researchers made a letter to ask permission from the school administrations to
conduct the study, which was later approved by the Head Teacher (O.I.C) of the High School
Department of Sta. Cecilia Catholic School Foundation Inc. to conduct their survey. The
study mainly focused on the elderly (60 and above) residents of Calamba. There are 30
respondents who answered the researchers survey questionnaire.
Statistical Treatment of Data
The researchers used Percentage, Variance and Standard Deviation, and Average
Weighted Mean to interpret the data they gathered.
1. Percentage – determine the percentage of the personal information and eating habits of
the respondents.
Formula: % = x / n ∗ 100
Where: % = percentage
x = given quantity
n = total number of respondents
100 = constant value
2. Variance and Standard Deviation- used to determine the data of eating habits of the
respondents.
Formula: s² = ∑ (x-x) ² / n-1
s = √ ∑ (x-x) ² / n-1
Where : s² = variance
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∑ = sigma (sum of)
x = given quantity
x = mean
² = squared
n = number of given quantity
1 = constant value
s = standard deviation
√ = radical sign (symbol for the square root)
3. Average Weighted Mean – used for the data of lifestyle of the respondents
Formula : x = ∑ x / n
Where: x = mean
∑ = sigma (sum of)
x = given quantity
n = total number of respondents

CHAPTER 4
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPTETATION OF DATA
This chapter presents the analysis and interpretation of data. This are the results for the
information that the researchers gather, this will show the respondents eating habits and
lifestyle.
Personal Information
Question 1 Respondents Percentage
Male 13 43.3 %
Female 17 56.7 %
Table 1 shoes that the respondents of the study are senior citizens. Most of the respondents
are female (56.7%) and the least who answered it are male (43.3%).
60-64 8 26.7 %
65-68 12 40 %
70-74 5 16.7 %
75-79 3 10 %
80-85 1 3.3 %
Above 85 1 3.3 %
Table 2 shows that study needed people who are more knowledgeable about it that’s why
the survey has ages 60 and above. Most of the respondents who answered are ages 60-
64(26.7%) and the least are ages both 80-85(3.3%) and above 80(3.3%).
Single 4 13.3 %
Married 18 60 %
Widowed 8 26.7 %
The current status of respondents shows the life they choose to have or achieve. Most of the
respondents are married (60%) that has a family to feed and to take care. The least who
answered it are single (13.3%).

0 4 13.3 %
1-2 3 10 %
3-4 13 43.3 %
5-6 5 16.7 %
7-8 5 16.7 %
The population in the Philippines is 104.9 million in 2017 only. Each family has children to
feed every day and the overpopulation happen when a family consist of more than 10
children which is too many for a family. Most of the respondents has 3-4 children (43.3%),
and the least of the respondents has 1-2 children (10%).
Elementary 3 10 %
High School 8 26.7 %
College 16 53.3%
Graduate 13 43.3%
Most of our respondents completed College and it’s an advantage for them because they
know the pros and cons of living healthy. And 43.3 % of our respondents are Graduate and
they are aware of all the possible causes of the things that they do.
Part Time 3 10 %
Full Time 3 10 %
Retired 18 60 %
Unemployed 2 6.7 %
Others 4 13.3 %
The employment status shows how the respondents upheld their family through working or
not. Most of the respondents are Retired (60%) because the respondents are old enough to
work and just focus on their health conditions, and the least of the respondents are
Unemployed (6.7%).
Less Than 10,000 8 26.7 %
10,000 – 49,000 17 56.7 %
50,000 – 74,000 3 10 %
75,000 – 100,000 3 10 %
The monthly household income is used in expenses of a family in a month. It will depend in
a family on how to spend the money on important things and personal needs. Most of the
respondents has an income of 10,000-49,000(56.7%) in a month while the least of the
respondents has tied in income of 50,000-74,000(10%) and 75,000-100,000(10%)
Catholic 29 96.7 %
Others 1 3.3 %
The religion of the respondents will show if they have different beliefs on something that
everyone can’t understand. Most of the respondents are Catholic (96.7%) who believe
majority also to God, and the least of respondents has other religion (3.3%).
Questions Mean S² S Variance
1 15 8 2.83 Homogeneous
2 5 11.8 3.34 Homogeneous
4 6 16 4 Homogeneous
5 7.5 17.66 4.20 Homogeneous
6 6 48.5 6.96 Heterogeneous
7 7.5 43.66 6.61 Homogeneous
8 15 392 19.80 Heterogeneous
This table shows that question numbers 6 and 8 doesn’t have persistent variance while the
rest has persistent variance.

Diet and Eating Habits
3 17 56.7 %
4 11 13.3 %
5 2 6.7 %
The normal times we need to eat a day is 3 which is breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Most of
the respondents eat 3 times a day (56.7%), and the least of the respondents eat 5 times a day
(6.7%) which is more than times on a normal eating habit.
Breakfast 16 53.3 %
Lunch 13 43.3 %
Dinner 1 3.3 %
The main meal shows were a respondent eat more foods rather than the 2 meals of their day.
Most of the respondents eat more on Breakfast (53.3%) which said that it is the power meal
that will energize a person throughout the day, while the least of respondents eat more on
Dinner (3.3%).
Home Cooked Meal 30 100%
Filipinos really like to cook at home rather than going outside and spend a lot of money to
expensive dishes if one of the family can cook good and delicious food for everyone.
Majority of the respondents describe their main meal through home-cooked meal (100%).
0 5 16.7 %
1 to 2 19 63.3 %
3 to 4 4 13.3 %
Above 6 2 6.7 %
Eat out meal can also enjoy while sticking to a healthy eating plan for oneself. Most of the
respondents eat out meals 1 to 2 times in a week (63.3%), and the least respondents eat out
meals Above 6 times in a week (6.7%).

1 1 3.3 %
2 12 40%
3 10 33.3%
4 7 23.3%
Knowledge about Diet and Eating habits can help a person to have an idea on how they can
take good care of their body. Most of the respondents rate their knowledge in 2 (40%), while
the least of the respondents rate their knowledge in 1 (3.3%).
Television 24 80%
Medical Professionals 1 3.3%
Internet 1 3.3%
Government Agencies 2 6.7%
Radio 1 3.3%
Newspaper 1 3.3%
Sources of information about diet is all around, it is for a person if he/she will take the
information and believe on what it said. Most of the respondents get their sources on
Television (80%) which most of the elders give time to watch for their entertainment, while
the least of the respondents tied on Medical Professionals, Internet, Radio, and Newspaper
(3.3%).
Yes 30 100%
Table 7 shows that majority of the respondents said that yes (100%) eating healthy diet is
important.
Very Concerned 20 66.7%
Quite Concerned 8 26.7%
A Little Concerned 2 6.7%
Being concerned about one's body must be important because it is for a person to feel if
there is something bad or none that can improve or make a solution for that. Table 8 shows
that most of the respondents are Very concerned (67.7%) about their healthy diet, while the
least of the respondents has a little concerned (6.7%) about their healthy diet.
Low Sugar 16 53.3%
Fresh 9 30%
Low Salt 1 3.3%
Low Carbohydrates 2 6.7%
Organic 2 6.7 %
Foods are the main key for a person to a healthy diet. It is the base that can lead a body to a
bad or good condition through the foods eaten. Most of the respondents consider foods with
Low sugar (53.3%), while the least of the respondents consider foods with Low salt (3.3%)
Less than 1 3 10%
1 9 30%
2 11 36.7%
3 4 13.3%
4 2 6.7 %
5 and Above 1 3.3%
Fruits are sources of nutrients that our body need, and it is good for maintaining a healthy
blood pressure. Most of the respondents eat 2 (36.7%) portion of fruit, while the least of the
respondents eat 4 (6.7%) portion of fruit.

Yes 10 33.3%
No 2 6.7 %
Sometimes 15 50%
Rarely 3 10%
Eating more fruits everyday will help a body to function well and to prevent possible
diseases. Most of the respondents said Yes (100%) they eat more than 4 different kinds of
fruits each week, while the least of the respondents said No (6.7%).
Less than 1 3 10%
1 1 3.3%
2 11 36.7%
3 11 36.7%
5 and Above 4 13.3%
This table shows the portion of vegetables eaten by the respondents daily. It shows that the
10% of the respondents eat less than 1 portion of vegetables, 3.3% of the respondents eat 1
portion of vegetables, 36.7% of the respondents eats 2 portions of vegetables, 36.7% of the
respondents eats 3 portions of vegetables and 13.3% of the respondents eats above 5 portions
of vegetables. The majority portion of vegetables that the respondents eat is 2 and 3 portions.
Yes 14 46.7%
Sometimes 14 46.7%
Rarely 2 6.7 %
This table shows the weekly intake of more than 4 different kinds of vegetables of the
respondents. It shows that the 46.7% of the respondents are eating 4 or more different kinds
of vegetables a week, 46.7% of the respondents are not eating 4 or more different kinds of
vegetables a week, 6.7% of the respondents are rarely eating 4 or more different kinds of
vegetables a week. The majority intake of more than 4 different kinds of vegetables by the
respondents are yes and no.
Rice 25 83.3%
Bread 5 16.7%
This table shows the weekly intake of more than 4 different kinds of vegetables of the
respondents. It shows that the 46.7% of the respondents are eating 4 or more different kinds
of vegetables a week, 46.7% of the respondents are not eating 4 or more different kinds of
vegetables a week, 6.7% of the respondents are rarely eating 4 or more different kinds of
vegetables a week. The majority intake of more than 4 different kinds of vegetables by the
respondents are yes and no.

Chicken 27 90%
Pork 2 6.7 %
Eggs 1 3.3%
This table shows the different meats eaten by the respondents. It shows that 90% of the
respondents eats chicken, 6.7% of the respondents eats pork and 3.3% of the respondents
eat eggs. The majority kind of meat eaten by the respondents is chicken.
Fish 28 93.3%
Shrimp 2 6.7 %
This table shows the different sea foods eaten by the respondents. It shows that 93.3% of
the respondents eats fish, and 6.7% of the respondents eats shrimp. The majority kind of sea
food eaten by the respondents is fish.

Cake 3 10%
Chocolate 11 36.7%
Ice cream 9 30%
Pastries 5 16.7%
Cookies 2 6.7 %
This table shows the regularly intake of different sugar-rich foods of the respondents. It
shows that 10% of the respondents eats cake, 36.7% of the respondents eats chocolate, 30%
of the respondents eats ice cream, 16.7% of the respondents eats cookies and 6.7.% of the
respondents eats pastries. The majority kind of sugar-rich food eaten by the respondents is
chocolate.
Less than 5 3 10%
5 1 3.3%
6 3 10%
7 4 13.3%
8 8 26.7%
8 and above 11 36.7%
This table shows the amount of glasses of water taken by the respondents each day. It shows
that 10% of the respondents drinks less than 5 glasses of water daily, 3.3% of the respondents
drinks 5 glasses of water daily, 10% of the respondent’s drinks 6 glasses of water daily,
13.3% of the respondents drinks 7 glasses of water daily, 26.7% of the respondents drinks 8
glasses of water daily and 36.7% of the respondents drinks more than 8 glasses of water
daily. The majority amount of glasses of water taken by the respondents daily is more than
8 glasses daily.
Tea 6 20%
Coffee 15 50%
Juice 6 20%
Milk 1 3.3%
Hot Chocolate 1 3.3%
Water 1 3.3%
This table shows the intake of different beverages of the respondents regularly. It shows that
20% of the respondents drinks tea, 50% of the respondents drinks coffee, 20% of the
respondents drinks juice, 3.3% of the respondents drinks milk, 3.3% of the respondents
drinks hot chocolate and 3.3% of the respondents drinks water. The majority kind of
beverage drinks by the respondents is coffee.

Pizza 4 13.3%
Nuts 6 20%
French Fries 6 20%
Pork Rinds 3 10%
Chips 9 30%
Bread 1 3.3%
Fruit 1 3.3%
This table shows the intake of different snacks of the respondents regularly. It shows that
13.3% of the respondents eats pizza, 20% of the respondents eats nuts, 20% of the
respondents eats French fries, 10% of the respondents eats pork rinds, 30% of the
respondents eats chips, 3.3% of the respondents eats bread and 3.3% of the respondents eat
fruits. The majority kind of snack eaten by the respondents is chips.

Yes 1 3.3%
None 22 73.3%
Not sure 7 23.3%
This table shows the number of respondents who has food allergy. It shows that 3.3% of the
respondents has food allergy, 73.3% of the respondents doesn't have food allergy and 23.3%
of the respondents are not sure if they have food allergy. The majority of respondents doesn't
have food allergy.

5 7.5 23 4.80 Homogeneous
11 7.5 37.66 6.14 Homogeneous
20 4.3 8.57 2.93 Homogeneous
This table shows that the question numbers 6, 15, 19 and 21 doesn’t have persistent variance
while the others has persistent variance.

Lifestyle
Less than 100 4 13.3%
100-120 11 36.7%
120-150 11 36.7%
150-180 4 13.3%
Table 1 shows body weight of the respondents in pounds. It shows that 13.3% of the
respondents has less than 100lbs body weight, 36.7% of the respondents has 100-120lbs
body weight, 36.7% of the respondents has 120-150lbs body weight and 13.3% of the
respondents has 150-180lbs body weight. The majority body weight of the respondents are
100-120lbs and 120-150lbs.
5’ or Less 5 16.7%
5’1 – 5’2 8 26.7%
5’4 – 5’5 12 40%
5’5 – 5’6 2 6.7%
5’7 – 5’8 3 10%
Table 2 shows the different heights of the respondents. It shows that 16.7% of the
respondents has less than 5ft height, 26.7% of the respondents has 5'1-5'2ft height, 40% of
the respondents has 5'4- 5'5ft height, 6.7% of the respondents has 5'5-5'6ft height and 10%
of the respondents has 5'7-5'8ft height. The respondents majority in height is 5'4- 5'5ft.
Manual 9 30%
Computer 7 23.3%
Office 1 3.3%
Sale 2 6.7%
Field 1 3.3%
Laboratory 3 10%
Others 7 23.3%
Table 3 shows the different jobs of the respondents. It shows that 30% of the respondents
has manual job, 23.3% of the respondents has computer related job, 3.3% of the
respondents has office job, 6.7% of the respondents has sales related job, 3.3% of the
respondents has field related job, 10% of the respondents has laboratory job and 23.3% of
the respondents has other jobs. The majority job of the respondents is manual job.
Walking 25 83.3%
Biking 1 3.3%
Running 1 3.3%
Zumba 1 3.3%
Others 2 6.7%
Table 4 shows the different physical activities of the respondents regularly. It shows that
83.3% of the respondents walks regularly, 3.3% of the respondents rides a bike regularly,
3.3% of the respondents runs regularly, 3.3% of the respondents are joining in zumba
sessions and 6.7% of the respondents has other kind of physical activities. The majority
physical activity of the respondents is walking.
Never 26 86.7%
Regularly 2 6.7%
Occasionally 1 3.3%
Rarely 1 3.3%
Table 5 shows the number of respondents who smokes. It shows that 86.7% of the
respondents never tried smoking, 6.7% of the respondents regularly smokes, 3.3% of the
respondents smokes occasionally and 3.3% of the respondents rarely smokes. The majority
experience in smoking is never tried smoking.

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Never 20 66.7%
Occasionally 5 16.7%
Regularly 3 10%
Rarely 2 6.7%
Table 6 shows the number of respondents who drinks alcohol. It shows that 66.7% of the
respondents is not drinking alcohol, 16.7% of the respondents occasionally drinks alcohol,
10% of the respondents regularly drinks alcohol and 6.7% of the respondents rarely drinks
alcohol. The majority experience in drinking alcohol is not drinking alcohol.
Yes 1 3.3%
No 15 50%
Sometimes 14 46.7%
Table 7 shows the number of respondents who get sick easily. It shows that 3.3% of the
respondents get sick easily, 50% of the respondents doesn't get sick easily and 46.7% of the
respondents get sick easily sometimes. The majority in getting sick easily is doesn't get sick
easily.
Regularly 11 36.7%
Not Regularly 14 46.7%
Rarely 5 16.7%
Table 8 shows how often the respondents go to a doctor for physical check-up. It shows that
36.7% of the respondents go to a doctor for physical check-up, 46.7% of the respondents
doesn't go to a doctor for physical check-up and 16.7% of the respondents go to a doctor for
physical check- up. The majority is not going to a doctor for physical check-up.
High Blood Pressure 13 43.3%
High Blood Sugar 10 33.3%
Arthritis 3 10%
High Cholesterol 1 3.3%
Others 3 10%
Table 9 shows number of respondents who is suffering from different medical conditions. It
shows that 43.3% of the respondents are suffering from high blood pressure, 33.3% of the
respondents are suffering from high blood sugar, 10% of the respondents are suffering
arthritis, 3.3% of the respondents are suffering from high cholesterol and 10% of the
respondents are suffering from other medical conditions. The majority medical condition is
high blood pressure.

1 7.5 16.33 4.04 Homogeneous
3 4.3 10.90 3.30 Homogeneous
5 7.5 152.33 12.34 Heterogeneous
6 7.5 71 8.23 Heterogeneous
This table shows that question numbers 4,5,6 and 9 doesn't have persistent variance while
the others has persistent variance.

Q14 Yes Sometimes No Rarely Total: Percentage
Rice 1 12 12 0 25 83.3%
Bread 0 2 3 0 5 16.7%
Corn 0 0 0 0 0 0%
Noodles 0 0 0 0 0 0%
Total: 1 14 15 0 30 100%
Starchy foods are source of energy. It is a important to a person to have enough energy
because it is needed in each work to finish everyday. Most of the respondents eat rice as a
daily meal(83.3%) and some of the respondents are sometimes getting sick easily and others
are not. The least of the respondents eat bread as a daily meal(16.7%) and not getting sick
easily.
Cake 0 0 3 0 3 10%
Cookies 0 1 1 0 2 6.7%
Chocolate 0 6 5 0 11 36.7%
Ice Cream 1 5 3 0 9 30%
Pastries 0 2 3 0 5 16.7%
Total: 1 14 15 0 30 100%
Sugar rich foods can give a negative health effect on a human body. It can increased the
possible dangerous conditions like heart attack and many more. Most of the respondents eat
chocolate regularly(36.7%) and sometimes getting sick easily. The least of the respondents
eat cake regularly(10%) and not getting sick easily.

Chicken 1 12 14 0 27 90%
Pork 0 1 1 0 2 6.7%
Beef 0 0 0 0 0 0%
Eggs 0 1 0 0 1 3.3%
Hotdogs/Sausages 0 0 0 0 0 0%
Ham/Bacon 0 0 0 0 0 0%
Butter Cheese 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total: 1 14 15 0 30 100%
Meat and meat products adds cholesterol to the body. It will lead a person to gain weight
and may increase the tendency of having high blood pressure that is not good for the body.
Most of the respondents include chicken in daily meals(90%) and not getting sick easily.
The least of the respondents include eggs in daily meals(3.3%) and sometimes getting sick
easily.
Fish 1 14 13 0 28 93.3%
Shrimp 0 0 2 0 2 6.7%
Crab 0 0 0 0 0 0%
Squid 0 0 0 0 0 0%
Shellfish 0 0 0 0 0 0%
Total: 1 14 15 0 30 100%
This table shows the percentage of the respondents that are eating different kinds of seafoods
and if they are easily getting sick. The 93.3% of the respondents are eating fish and
sometimes easily getting sick and the 6.7% of the respondents are eating shrimp and not
easily getting sick. The majority of the respondents are sometimes easily getting sick.
Pizza 0 2 2 0 4 13.3%
French 0 3 3 0 6 20%
Fries
Nuts 0 4 2 0 6 20%
Chicharon 0 2 0 0 2 6.7%
Taco 0 0 0 0 0 0%
Chips 0 2 5 0 7 23.3%
Others 1 1 3 0 5 16.7%
Total: 1 14 15 0 30 100%
This table shows the percentage of the respondents that are eating snacks and if they are
easily getting sick. The 23.3% of the respondents are eating chips are not getting sick easily,
the 40% of the respondents are both eating french fries and nuts are sometimes getting sick
easily, the 16.7% of the respondents answered that they are eating other kinds of snacks and
not getting sick easily, the 13.3% of the respondents are eating pizza and some of them are
sometimes getting sick easily and some are not, and the 6.7% of the respondents are eating
chicharon and sometimes getting sick easily. The majority of the respondents are not getting
sick easily.
Q18 Yes Sometimes No Rarely Total Percentage
8 above 1 8 10 0 19 63.3%
6-7 0 3 4 0 7 23.3%
5 below 0 3 1 0 4 13.3%
Total: 1 14 15 0 30 100%
This table shows the percentage of the respondents that are drinking specific amount of
water and if they are easily getting sick. The 63.3% of the respondents are drinking 8 or
more glasses of water daily and not easily getting sick, the 23.3% of the respondents are
drinking 6-7 glasses of water daily and not easily getting sick, the 13.3% of the respondents
are drinking 5 and below glasses of water daily and sometimes easily getting sick. The
majority of the respondents are not easily getting sick.

Q19 Yes Sometimes No Rarely Total Percentage
Coffee 0 7 8 0 15 50%
Tea 0 1 5 0 6 20%
Juice 1 4 1 0 6 20%
Hot Choco 0 0 1 0 1 3.3%
Softdrinks 0 0 0 0 0 0%
Others 0 2 0 0 2 6.7%
Total: 1 14 15 0 30 100%
This table shows the percentage of the respondents that are drinking a specific kinds of
beverages and if they are easily getting sick. The 50% of the respondents are drinking coffee
and most of them are not easily getting sick, the 20% of the respondents are drinking tea and
not easily getting sick, the 20% of the respondents are drinking juice and sometimes easily
getting sick,the 6.7% of the respondents are drinking other kinds of beverages and
sometimes easily getting sick and the 3.3% percent of the respondents are drinking hot
chocolate and not easily getting sick. The majority of the respondents are sometimes easily
getting sick.
5 above 0 1 0 0 1 3.3%
3-4 0 4 2 0 6 20%
1-2 0 9 11 0 20 66.7%
Less than 1 0 2 0 3 10%
Total: 1 14 15 0 30 100%
This table shows the percentage of the respondents that are eating specific fruit portion daily
and if they are easily getting sick. The 66.7% of the respondents are eating 1-2 fruit portions
daily and not easily getting sick, the 20% of the respondents are eating 3-4 fruit portions and
sometimes easily getting sick, the 10% of the respondents are eating less than 1 fruit portion
and not easily getting sick and the 3.3% percent of the respondents are eating 5 and above
fruit portions and sometimes easily getting sick. The majority of the respondents are not
easily getting sick.

Fruits Yes Sometimes No Rarely Total: Percentage
Yes 0 5 5 0. 10 33.3%
Sometimes 1 7 7 0 15 50%
No 0 1 2 0 3 10%
Rarely 0 1 1 0 2 6.7%
Total: 0.25 3.5 3.75 0 30 100%
Eating fruits is a very helpful way in health boosting. it is a good source of vitamins and
minerals that a body need to decrease the tendencies of having diseases. Most of the
respondents eat more than 4 different kinds of fruits(50%), some of it are sometimes getting
sick easily while others are not. The least of the respondents are not eating more than 4
different kinds of fruits each week(6.7%), some of the respondents are sometimes getting
sick easily while others are not.

Vegetables Yes Sometimes No Rarely Total: Percentage
Yes 0 7 7 0 14 46.7%
Sometimes 1 7 6 0 14 46.7%
No 0 0 2 0 2 6.7%
Rarely 0 0 0 0 0 0%
Total: 1 14 15 0 30 100%
Eating vegetables can help in maintaining good blood pressure and achieve healthy diet
because it is low in fat and calories that is enough for a diet. The respondents are tied in yes,
the respondents are sometimes easily getting sick in eating portions of vegetables in a day
and also for sometimes(46.7%). The least of the respondents are rarely to eat portions of
vegetables in a day(6.7%) so the respondents are not getting sick easily.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The researchers would like to show their appreciation to those who help them to make their
research possible. First and Foremost, the researchers would like to thank God the Father
who guided the researchers in their journey on making this research. And making the
researchers safe everytime they're going outside to gather the information that the
researchers needed for their thesis.
Ms. Joyce Carla Olaez, the English Teacher, for her guidance on the researchers' thesis
format and correcting the wrong grammars of their research.
Mrs. Maribel Z. Delfin, the Science teacher who patiently checked the researchers' thesis
content. And gave the researchers a guide to find a better source of information.
Mr. Jerome Belen, the Math teacher, who helped the researchers to finished the Chapter 4
of their research. And explaining every little information for the researchers to understand
what to do.
Last but not the least the researchers would like extend their gratitude to the teachers, family
and friends, Specially to Grade 10 Blessed Laura Vicuna, who helped and guide the
researchers to finished the task properly.
To the people who are not mentioned will still be appreciated and thankful for their
willingness to help the researchers to finish their thesis.

ABSTRACT
This research is entitled “The effects of diet to human health and life span” this research
presents the respondents’ eating habits and lifestyle. It shows the effects of food on our
body. The advantages and disadvantages of eating different kinds of food in the human’s
lifespan. The objective of the research is to prove that food shortens the lifespan. The content
of the researcher’s thesis proves that the respondent’s food intake is what makes their
lifespan shorter or longer.
The researchers used optional method to see what the respondents do to have a long and
healthy life.
Based on what the research results most of the respondents are Heterogenous.
The respondents are residents from Calamba City, Laguna. Which are 60-90 years old. The
respondents are living proof that foods we eat can affect our body.

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STA. CECILIA CATHOLIC SCHOOL FOUNDATION INC.

EFFECTS OF DIET TO HUMAN HEALTH AND LIFE SPAN

In partial fulfillment for the

requirements of Mr. Jerome DS. Belen,

Mrs. Maribel Z. Delfin

and Ms. Joyce Carla A. Olaez

Allen Marie B. Balinong

Alliah Nicolle B. Isip

Tricia Lorraine Z. Melo

March 13, 2020

PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

2. Which foods can help increase human life span?

schedule that can be applied in human's daily routine.

can prevent humans from diseases.

and healthy diet can affect human's lifespan.

Allen J (2012) Human grown-up comprehension rises throughout improvement by

advanced because of different determination pressures, a significant number of which were

the basic significance of nourishment to both fundamental endurance and social

communication, a "hypothesis of nourishment" (closely resembling hypothesis of psyche)

hypothesis of nourishment developed as an inside, subjective portrayal of our weight

to change or adjust once a basic period being developed is passed. Hypothesis of

nourishment proposes that intellectual exercises identified with nourishment might be

Figure 1: Effects of Diet to Human Hea;th and Lifespan

negligence on what they are eating.

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

SCOPE AND LIMITATION

Antioxidant- a substance (such as beta-carotene or vitamin C) that inhibits oxidation or

reactions promoted by oxygen, peroxides, or free radicals

Dietary- the kinds of amounts of food available to or eaten by an individual

Genetic- relating to or determined by the origin of an organism

Life span- the average length of life of an organism

Sedentary- not physically active

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND STUDIES

and health are the keys to attaining such state.

minimize the possibility of heart diseases and colon cancer.

a shorter lifespan-lifestyle elements such as smoking and inactiveness additionally have an

the look of sun-damaged skin.

2. Drink at least eight glasses of water every day.

Drinking water is necessary as consuming fruits and vegetables. According to

3. Eat extra fruits and vegetables

critical vitamins such as Vitamin C.

water is as necessary as consuming fruits and vegetables. According to Salamat Dok’s

and are sources of many critical vitamins such as Vitamin C.

transporter of oxygen as hemoglobin and as a vital part of enzyme systems especially of

Allen, J. (2012) Theory of food Retrieved from:

Dotdash Publishing Family (2019) verywell health Retrieved from:

Marcia Kaye (2008) 10 ways to live longer Retrieved from:

Trockel et al. (2015) Readers Digest Best Health Retrieved from:

1 PROBLEM AND IT’S BACKGROUND …………………. 1

Statement of the Problem …………………………………... 2

Theoretical Framework …………………………………….. 2

Conceptual Framework …………………………………….. 3

Significance of the Studies ………………………………..... 4

Scope and Limitations ……………………………………… 4

Definition of Terms ………………………………………… 4

2 REVIEWS OF RELATED STUDIES AND LITERATURE

Related Literature (Local) …………………………………… 5

Related Literature (Foreign) ………………………………… 7

Related Studies (Local) …………………………………….. 9

Related Studies (Foreign) …………………………………... 9

3 METHODOLOGY OF THE STUDY