ILIGAN MEDICAL CENTER COLLEGE

Basic Education Department

S.Y. 2021-2022

LEARNING MODULE

Quarter: Second
Subject: Health 7
Topic Area: Nutrition
Designed by: Ms. Jearlie Mae A. Basergo
Teaching devices: Modular and online instruction

Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs):

The learner…

 identifies the right foods during adolescence

 follows the appropriate nutritional guidelines for adolescents for healthful eating
 explains the need to select food based on the nutritional needs during adolescence
 follows the Food Pyramid guide for adolescents and nutritional guidelines for Filipinos
in choosing foods to eat

Pre-assessment:
Are you eating to live a healthy life? Study the following pictures or illustrations of
adolescents’ eating styles and food preferences. To whom do you identify yourself?
A. Fast Food Fanatic B. Mukbangers C. Fiber Conscious D. Home Prepared

Explanation:
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EXPLORE

Nutritional Guidelines
MyPlate
- it is made of four sections represented
by four colors: orange (grains), green
(vegetables), violet (protein) red (fruits),
plus a side order in blue (dairy). This
plate model illustrates the importance of
a varied diet with food from each group.
The purpose of this design is to help
people make healthier and smarter food
choices.
MyPyramid
- an updated version of the food guide
pyramid. It urges consumers to select a
diet of basic food at the appropriate calorie
level and encourages people to engage in
daily physical activity.

 Vary your fruits and veggies daily (2 cups of fruits and 2½ cups of vegetables)
 Calcium for healthy bones (1,300 mg or 3 cups of calcium a day)
 Power up with protein (5-6 oz of protein-rich food a day)
 More whole grains (6 oz of grains)
 Choose healthy fats (25-35% of calories)

Activity 1

On a bond paper, draw 3 plates and label them with breakfast, lunch, and dinner. On the
plate, draw the foods that are appropriate for each meal and your nutritional needs.

Process questions:

1. Compare and contrast the MyPyramid and MyPlate model. Which one do you find
more practical and convenient as a guide? Why do you say so?

2. How can food labels be used to plan a balanced diet?

3. With the increasing number of fast-food centers in urban communities, do you think
you still eat right every time you eat out? Why do you say so?

Closure
Nutritional guidelines propose a set of food, food group, and dietary pattern
recommendations to provide the necessary nutrients for overall health and the prevention of
chronic diseases.

Values Integration
Be physically active, make healthy food choices, manage stress, avoid alcoholic beverages,
and do not smoke to help prevent lifestyle-related non-communicable diseases.