Learning More About Nutrition

Second Quarter
Learning More
About Nutrition
Nutrition durng
Adolescence: What is
Nutrition?
It refers to the intake of food in
relation to the body’s dietary
needs.
Good nutrition depends on the
combination of food containing
the required nutrients that
individuals should take daily.
Why is proper nutrition
during adolescence is
important?
The physical changes

during adolescence affect
the body’s nutritional
For boys, their muscle
needs.
mass increases while for
These changes demand for girls their fat increases.
an increased nutrients
and energy.
important?
Adolescents need extra It is also at this stage that

calories and other they began to engage in
nutrients as they go more phsical activities
though these physical which require more
changes. energy.
important?
Proper nutrition is also

important during
Osteoporosis,
adolescence to support
Cardiovascular Diseases,
growth and development
and other nutrition
and to prevent adult-like
related diseases
related diseases like:
important?
The only exception is

At this stage you need when a woman gets
more nutrients than at pregnant, in which, the
any stage in your life nutritional needs are more
cycle. higher than the
adolescents.
important?
It is important for you to

eat healthful foods but
oftentimes there re
barriers that prevent you
from having proper
nutrition, resulting you to
being under-nourished.
Why are many
adolescents
undernourished?
Many young filipino eat food
that are less nutritious.
Common reason for the poor
food choices and intakes could
be due to the influence of their
friends and classmates including
the media.
Why are many
adolescents
undernourished?
Due to curiosity and
experience, many young people
tend to eat the food they see on
TV commercials without
considering its food nutrients.
Why are many
adolescents
undernourished?
Teenagers like processed food
like burgers, french fries, cola
products, canned juices,
biscuits, candies, chocolates, hot
dogs and a lot more that are
endorsed by movie and sports
celebrities.
Other reasons that could be
linked to being undernourished
for many Filipino adolescents
are:
1. Too conscious on the kinds and
amounts of food they eat.
2. School canteens or cafeterias
serve less nutritious food
3. Low intake of foods rich in
vitamins and minerals.
4. Skipping meals, especially
breakfast.
Other reasons that could be
linked to being undernourished
for many Filipino adolescents
are:
5. Prefer to eat junk foods

6. Poor eating habits
Nutrition Guidelines for
Adolescents
According to the Food and

Nutrition Research Institute
(FNRI), because of the rapid
growth and development during
teenage years, teenagers have a
greater need for essential
nutrients.
What do you need to know about
nutrients?
Nutrients are substancesin food

that provide body energy
necessary for growth and repair
of cells.
They are vital in regulating

certain body processes.
What are the six essential
nutrients?
What are the six essential
nutrients?
nutrients?
Macronutrients - essential
nutrients required in
relatively large amounts,
such as carbohydrates, fats,
proteins, or water.
nutrients?
Micronutrients - are vitamins
and minerals. They are needed
by the body only in very small
amounts, however it it still
necessary for normal body
functions. Deficiency of these
nutrients may result to more
serious health problems.
nutrients?
Dietary supplements like those

in capsules and tablets may
also be taken if necessary
nutrients the body needs.
nutrients?
As much as possible, chemical

substitutes of these nutrients
must be avoided. It is always
best to nourish our body with
natural and organic foods.
What is Nutritional Guide
Pyramid?
It provides a framework that

shows how many srvings from
each group are recommended
each day to meet the needs of
Filipino children.
Pyramid?
The pyramid is divided into

sections, broader at the base.
and narrower at the tip.
Pyramid?
The sections suggest that you

eat a variety of food everyday
to ensure that you will be able
to meet the nutritional
requirements for an
adolescent.
Pyramid?
The shape of the pyramid

suggests that you need to eat
more from the food group at the
base and less from the food
group at the tip.

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The physical changes

Adolescents need extra It is also at this stage that

Proper nutrition is also

The only exception is

It is important for you to

5. Prefer to eat junk foods

According to the Food and

Nutrients are substancesin food

They are vital in regulating

Dietary supplements like those

As much as possible, chemical

It provides a framework that

The pyramid is divided into

The sections suggest that you

The shape of the pyramid

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