URIZ DAVID PAGARAN TLE Performance Task Requirement

GRADE 6 - Section VENUS Mrs. Louise Soveig Q. Espera - Teacher

The Corn

Have you noticed the climatic

aberration we experienced in our
generation? We hear reports of
catastrophic hurricanes, flooding, and
extreme heat in our world today.
Across continents, food shortage has
never been more critical as what it is
today. In Africa alone, over 20 million
East Africans are on the verge of
starvation according to International
Institute of Rural Reconstruction.
Philippine Star reported in their March 25, 2022 issue, around 2.5 million Filipino families
experienced hunger in end-2021. There is direct correlation in worsening world hunger and
climate change. Rural communities and urban poor are the most marginalized sector of our
society, suffered the most. We can address this problem through GREEN REVOLUTION.
Did you not know that we can cultivate Corn as supplement grain or vegetable in our food?
It is well suited in the Philippines as it is originally domesticated by indigenous peoples in
tropical Mexico about 10,000 years ago. In fact, it can thrive in 44-degree Celsius
environment.
Corn or Maize as others call it, goes by the Scientific Name: Zea maise, and is a part of the
grass family. Corn is a popular food that is considered both a vegetable and whole grain. It’s
one of the most widely consumed cereal grains worldwide for a reason.
Corn is high in carbs and packed with fiber, vitamins and minerals. A medium size corn of 6
inches long provides 88 calories, of which 19 grams is carbohydrates but also has high fiber
content, 3.3 grams of protein, 1.4 grams of fat. It has Vitamin C, Thiamine (Vit B1), Folate
(Vit B9), Magnesium, and Potassium
Corn contains antioxidants and plant compounds that may provide a number of health
benefits.
 Lutein and Zeaxanthin Content May Benefit Eye Health
 May Prevent Diverticular Disease and Other Digestive Issues – due to its high fiber
content