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Department of Education: Republic of The Philippines
Department of Education: Republic of The Philippines
Department of Education
CARAGA REGION
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CABADBARAN CITY
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What are health issues and concerns that young people should attend to at this stage in their
life?
1. Height and Weight ( Stunted growth, underweight, overweight, obesity)
Stunted growth means, the normal growth rate in a person has been
reduced. This is due to malnutrition in early childhood. It is learned
that when the vital organs are not fully developed during childhood,
premature death in later life can result.
Weight Issues Body Weight Body Mass
Index
Underweight Too low to be healthy 18.5 or weight is
15% to 20%
below normal for
the age and height
group
Overweight & Increased body weight Weight is 15% to
Obesity in relation to height. 20% above
Defined as ''abnormal or normal for the
excessive fat age and height
accumulation that group
presents a risk to health.
5. Posture and Spine Scoliosis is the sideways curving of the spine. This takes place most
Disorders often just before puberty during the growth spurt. Children who
(scoliosis, lordosis) have a mild case of scoliosis
should be monitored
closely.
Lordosis is a condition when the spine in the lower back has curved
excessively. This can cause pain as the spine is pressured in excess.
6. Oral/Dental Cavities occur as a result of tooth decay. Tooth decays when the
problems tooth structure is destroyed. This can be prevented by proper
(cavities, gingivitis, brushing of the teeth.
malocclusion, Gingivitis is a gum disease. The bacterial growth in the mouth will
halitosis) cause destruction of the tissue surrounding the teeth. Eventually, the
result is tooth loss.
Malocclusion is another word for misalignment of the teeth. Other
words for the condition is crowded teeth. This condition may cause
health problems if not addressed properly.
Bad breath or halitosis is caused by certain foods and poor dental
and oral hygiene. Proper tooth brushing can prevent bad breath.
Activity 2:
Directions: Write the letter of the picture at the top of the basket if it shows good health practices
and write the letter in the trash bin if it does not.
A. B. C.
D. E.
d o a d u c a v i t i e s d s a u o p g
w e s o s f u e q s e v o j g v s u i d
g r t d s l e a h d e o g h o l e r d a
i s i m y o p i a g s d b b e s u h e n
n r g d v r a h b c x w y e a k e l o d
g q m u j d s z n b i o l n s a l e s r
i o a k u o a r w u d s e u d i e a g u
v r t l e s d f h t b j k w o h t g o f
i d i u a i r w u w e x f u p e w y d f
t u s f l s u n d e r w e i g h t u t
i k m a t w e r t a r i o s e w d g r e
s l s r e r q u r t g s i n m k i o w u
a n u s t u n t e d g r o w t h u k d f
o a e u r o s e b u r w q g i p a p e g
i w s w i m m e r s e a r i k o i l p a
h g c u h j o l s u b e o u w f g u i l
u f u e f y o p e r t h j i o u e v d e
Enrichment: (Think-Pair-Share)
Directions: This activity provides you with the opportunity to carefully think, formulate, and
talk about what you have learned.
Steps:
1. THINK:
a. How does personal health relate to you?
b. Why does it matter to know about personal health?
2. PAIR: You will work with a partner. During this time, take turns sharing ideas with your
partner. Compare each other’s ideas and arrive at the best possible and most interesting
answer.
Prepared by:
ELVIE M. JAMODIONG
T-1, Mahaba ES