COMMONWEALTH HIGH SCHOOL

HEALTH WEEK 7-Q2

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Activity: Multiple Choice

Directions : Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a 1. It is defined as the processes
of eating a healthy and balanced diet.
a. Health b. Nutrition c. Malnutrition d. Wellness
2. It is a period of life when a person experience several physical changes that requires a specific health and
developmental needs?
a. Infancy b. Childhood c. Adolescence d. Adulthood
3. What micronutrient in our body is responsible in producing red blood cells, which carry oxygen around your
body?
a. Calcium b. Iron c. Sodium d. Magnesium
4. The following food helps in building bones and teeth and keep your heart, muscles, and nerves working
properly, EXCEPT:
a. cheese b. milk c. mayonnaise d. yogurt
5. Which of the following food nutrients can result in you too much weight gain?
a. vitamins b. minerals c. fats and oils d. water
6. Why do adolescents require more energy and nutrients?
I. They need to achieve full growth and potential III. Their bodies are preparing for pubertal changes
II. They engage in more active physical activities. IV. Their bodies are undergoing several physical changes

a. I and II b. I and III c. I, II, III d. I, II, III, IV

7. Which of the following food groups is an important source of protein for

adolescents?
a. bread and rice c. milk, cheese and yogurt
b. fruit and vegetables d. meat, chicken, fish, nuts, and legumes

8. On average, today’s teenagers are eating too much fats. Which of these foods
contains the most fats and should be eaten in small amounts?
a. banana b. bacon c. broccoli d. beans

9. What is one important thing protein does for the body?

a. helps make bones strong c. helps build muscles
b. keeps us from getting cold d. helps makes teeth strong

10. Which of the following is a good source of vitamins and minerals?

a. bread and rice c. milk and cheese
b. fruit and vegetables d. meat, and fish

11. Why do you need to eat fruits and vegetables?

a. They give you energy. c. They contain fiber, which helps keep your digestive system healthy.

b. They contain vitamins and minerals that help you stay healthy. d. All of the above

12. If you eat too much fats, you are more likely to gain weight and develop heart
disease. Which of these foods contain the least amount of fats?
a. breads b. chicken c. vegetables d. meats

13. What nutrient do you get from the meat, chicken, egg, fish and nuts?
a. calcium b. sugar c. protein d. vitamin A
14. What do carbohydrates do for your body?
a. help make bones strong c. supply energy
b. help build muscles d. keeps us from getting cold
15. On a hot day it is important to drink a lot of __________.
a. soda b. sports drinks c. water d. fruit juice
Activity 2: Nutri List

Directions: Now that you already know and understand the nutritional needs of adolescents specifically the six
(6) essential nutrients needed by the body, using the table below list down at least three (3) examples of foods
you think can help you gain these important nutrients.

Carbohydrates Proteins Fats Vitamins Minerals

1. ___________ 1. ___________ 1. ___________ 1. ___________ 1. ___________

2. ___________ 2. ___________ 2. ___________ 2. ___________ 2. ___________

3. ___________ 3. ___________ 3. ___________ 3. ___________ 3. ___________

Activity 3 Happy, Healthy Teenagers!

Directions: Not all teenagers around the world receive the right amount and the
right types of food to eat to be well-nourished. Draw a picture
illustrating a healthy teenager in the big box below. Using the small
boxes on the right, enumerate the important nutrients needed by the
body to prevent themselves from malnutrition and other micronutrient
deficiencies to become healthy, happy and well-nourished teenagers.

Important Nutrients

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5.

A well-nourished teenager