Department of Education

Region VIII (Eastern Visayas)

Division of Leyte
STA. FE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Sta. Fe, Leyte

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS (LAS) in HEALTH 7

Name of Learner: _________________________________ Grade & Section: ______________

Most Essential Learning Competency:

Identifies the right foods during adolescence (H7N-IIa-20)

Content Standard: The Learner...

demonstrates understanding of nutrition for a healthy life during adolescence.

Performance Standard: The Learner...

makes informed decisions in the choice of food to eat during adolescence

Learning Objectives:
Knowledge: Explain the importance of proper nutrition during adolescence;
Skill: Create a pie diagram showing the right foods you need to eat during meals;
Attitude: Appreciate the importance of knowing the right foods during adolescence

EXPLORE

ACTIVITY: WORD MAZE

Directions: Search five (5) examples of foods and five (5) nutrients that supply good
Nutrition. Do it horizontally, vertically, diagonally, up or down.

C A R B O H Y D R A T E S
A F R U I T O M I B R T H
L F I B E R G I C R E E S
C E C K A R U R E E B E I
I C L A T P R O T E I N F
U I R O N S T N S D F G G
M R E V E G E T A B L E S

LEARN What do youn need to know?

NUTRITION refers to the intake of food in relation to the body’s dietary needs.
Good nutrition depends on the combination of food having the required different

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nutrients we should take on a daily basis. Excess or deficient intake of some nutrients
may lead to illness.

NUTRIENTS are the substances found in food that your body needs to function
properly.

Why is Adolescents’ Nutrition Important?

The changes in growth and development during adolescence create increased

demand for energy and nutrients. As an adolescent, your total nutrient needs are higher
at this stage than at any other stage in your life cycle. It only shows that nutrition and
physical growth are essentially related. Optional nutrition is a requisite for achieving
your full growth potentials.

The physical changes during adolescence affect the body’s nutritional needs. For
boys, muscle mass increases and for girls, body fats also increase. Your body needs
greater amount of calcium, iron, protein, carbohydrates and fiber. As appetite is also
likely to increase, it is important that food choices are made carefully.

The Nutrients and The Right Foods During Adolescence?

NUTRIENTS IMPORTANCE FOOD SAMPLE

CALCIUM - Develops bone - Avocado
(a substance that is development - Cabbage
important in people for - Regulates the vital - Coconut meat
strong, healthy bones) body functions such - Okra
as blood clotting, - Onions
heart muscle - Orange
contraction and - Tofu
relaxation, -Dairy products (milk, cheese,
transmission of yogurt)
nerve impulse and -Leafy green vegetables
activation of some
enzymes (helps
natural process)
- Helps building bone
mass that will lessen
your chance of
developing
osteoporosis
IRON - Helps in regulating - Apple
menstruation - Chicken

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(a substance that - Is essential element - Dark chocolate
occurs naturally in the for blood production - Egg yolk
blood) - Helps maintain - Liver
proper function of - Nuts
the cells - Oyster
- Resists to infection - Potatoes
- Red meat
- Shrimp
- Watermelon
PROTEIN - Develops bone and - Avocado
(a macronutrient that is muscles - Broccoli
essential to building - Replaces damaged - Brown rice
muscle mass which is cells - Cabbage
commonly found in - Makes enzymes, - Cauliflower
animal products) antibodies and - Corn
hormones - Cucumber
- Supplies energy - Egg
- Produces calories - Green pepper
(unit of energy - Milk
produced by food) - Peanut butter
- Tomato
CARBOHYDRATES - Provides energy to - Asparagus
(a substance found in sustain physical - Avocado
certain foods that activities - Banana
provide your body with - Beans
heat and energy) - Bread
- Corn
- Melon
- Nuts
- Papaya
- Potatoes
- Rice
- Sweet potatoes
- Whole grains
- Whole wheat pasta

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FIBER - Helps move waste - Apple
(a substance that helps through the digestive - Avocado
digest food) system - Cabbage
- Prevents - Carrots
constipation and - Eggplant
intestinal problems - Grapes
- Reduces the risk of - Lettuce
heart diseases - Mushroom
- Controls diabetes by - Oatmeal
reducing blood - Pineapple
glucose (simple - Squash
sugar) levels - Sweet corn
- Sweet potatoes

Examples of the Right Foods According to Nutrients

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 ENGAGE What’s more?

ACTIVITY: ODD WORD

Directions: Read the words carefully inside the box. Choose the word/phrase that
does not belong to the group.

1. Calcium, Fiber, Nutrition, Vitamins

2. Dairy Products, Fruit Juice, Leafy Vegetables, Tofu

Cereals, Cucumber, Eggs, Meat

3.

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 Avocado, Bread, Rice , Liver
4.

Carbohydrates, Calcium, Iron, Potassium

5.

APPLY What i have learned?

ACTIVITY: CROSSWORD
Direction: Complete the puzzle by writing the words being referred to by each of
the statements given below. Be guided by the directions.

6.
2
1 3

7
4 5
9

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ACROSS: DOWN:
1- The intake of food in relation to the 2- Substances found in the food
body’s dietary needs that the body needs
4- Protein food 3- Resistance to infection
7- Helps move waste through the 5- Fiber food
digestive system 6- Replaces damaged cells
9- Helps the menstrual cycle for girls 8- Provide energy to sustain physical
10- Carbohydrate food activities

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ASSESSMENT

ACTIVITY: MY PIE CONSUMPTION

Direction: Create a pie diagram showing the right foods you need to eat during meals.
Label your drawing.

BREAKFAST LUNCH

DINNER

Prepared by:

EVA B. BORER JORGYT D. OLMIDA JENSEN C. OMOTO MILDRED E. PERMEJO

Grade 7 MAPEH Teachers

Checked by:

MA. LINDA G. CACA

MAPEH Dept. Head Designate/ MT-II Reviewed by:

RUTH L. NOVEDA
Head Teacher I

Noted:

OFELIA N. ALCOBER, Ph. D.

Principal III

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