Lesson 1

CONSUMER CONCERNS ABOUT

FOOD AND NUTRITION
Consumer Information
 Fact or Myth?
Fad diets are a healthy
way to lose weight.
Common Characteristics
of Fad Diets
 Fact or Myth?
It is okay to skip meals,
this helps in losing
weight.
 Effects of
Skipping Meals
 Fact or Myth?
Drink water only when
you are thirsty.
 Signs of
Dehydration
Fact or Myth?
Fortified milk is
high in calcium.
 Fact or Myth?
Starchy food, such as
rice and bread,
are fattening.
 Fact or Myth?
Eating too much sugar
directly causes diabetes.
 Fact or Myth?
Being overweight during
childhood and
adolescence is okay.
 Fact or Myth?
Eating meals with the family is associated with
lower risk for depression.
 Healthy Habits

Choose Nutritious Manage Choose to Drink Play Actively Enjoy Meals

and Varied Options Portions Water and Milk Together
Choose Nutritious and Varied Options
 Manage Portions
water

Adapted from the Food and Nutrition Research Institute. Department of Science and Technology. (2016). Pinggang Pinoy®
A Healthy Plate for a Well Nourished Nation: Guide for Nutrition Professionals. Taguig City, Philippines. FNRI-DOST.
Choose to Drink Water and Milk
H20
Play Actively
Enjoy Meals Together
 Healthy Habits

Choose Nutritious Manage Choose to Drink Play Actively Enjoy Meals

and Varied Options Portions Water and Milk Together