Q4 Gr1 - MAPEH Week 1 & 2 Health

Grade 1 - MAPEH
4th QUARTER - Week 1 and 2

HEALTHFUL AND LESS HEALTHFUL EATING HABITS /
GOOD EATING HABITS

Dairy Foods are sources of calcium,
which is important for strong, healthy
bones.

FIVE FOOD GROUPS

Fruits give us vitamins, minerals,
dietary fiber, and main nutrients
present in plants that help your body
stay healthy.

Grain (Cereal) Foods - Always choose whole
grain varieties of breads, cereals, rice, pasta,
noodles, and others. Remember that grain
products such as cakes or biscuits can be high in
added sugar, fat, and sodium.

FIVE FOOD GROUPS

Lean meats and poultry, fish, eggs, tofu,
nuts and seeds- Your body uses the proteins
you eat to build, maintain and repair a tissues in
your body. Muscles and organs (such as your heart)
are made of protein.

Vegetables, legumes, and beans -

Vegetables should be encouraged at every

meal (including snack times). They provide
vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber, and nutrients
that are naturally present in plants to help your
body stay healthy.

FIVE FOOD GROUPS

For kids of all ages, water and milk are the
best choices, so let them follow. Water is

not only calorie-free, but drinking it
teaches you to accept a low-flavor,

no-sugar beverage as a thirst- quencher. A
cup of milk has 300 milligrams of calcium.

It can be a big contributor to your daily
needs, Each kid of your age needs 1000

milligrams of calcium a day, and it is

equivalent to 2 cups of milk a day.

WATER AND MILK

1. Builds strong bones and

teeth.

2. Enables the muscles to

regulate fluids in your body,
regulating blood pressure.

3. Makes energy.

BENEFITS OF DRINKING

MILK

BENEFITS OF DRINKING

WATER

1.

Helps with weight loss.

2. Stops hunger pangs.

3. Cleanse body from toxin.

4. Aids better digestion.

5. Helps in better nutrient

absorption.

6. Facilitates healthy bowel

movement.

7. Makes you feel stronger.

• Soft drinks have no nutritional value and are high in sugar.
• Drinking soda and other sugary drinks is associated with tooth decay.
• Colas and other sodas often contain caffeine, which kids do not need.
• In addition, soft drinks may be taking the place of calcium-rich milk.
• Drinking soda can always lead to weight gain and diabetes.
• Soft drinks can raise blood sugar.
• They can cause higher risk of heart disease.
• They can also raise cholesterol.
• They can cause tooth decay.
• Drinking soft drinks only can lead to dehydration.
• A soda has aspartame which is dangerous to your health and can lead to brain
damage and seizures.

SAY NO TO SODA

1. Improved nutrition - Kids need good nutrition.

a) Citrus and strawberries are rich in vitamin C.
b) Carrots are loaded with vitamin A.
c) Spinach is a good source of iron which helps prevent anemia

2. Decreased obesity

a) Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber but low in fat and calories. Eating these foods
can help you avoid obesity or being overweight.
b) Overweight kids are possible to have diabetes, high blood pressure, respiratory
problems, and depression.

3. Eating fruits and vegetables helps the digestive system function properly.
4. Kids who eat fruits and vegetables can perform well in academic tests.

BENEFITS OF EATING FRUITS AND

VEGETABLES

Fat

Eating a lot of fatty foods and not doing any physical activity are not healthy habits.

Fats will be stored in the body which can cause obesity.

Sugar

Sugar can be found in many processed foods and drinks. The body changes sugar into

fat. That means eating too much sugary foods can lead to obesity. Eating too much sugary
foods can also cause tooth decay.

Salt

Having too much salty foods can cause high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke.

FATTY, SUGARY, AND SALTY FOODS.

A healthy life begins with a proper diet. Having a healthy eating habit is

important for the proper formation of bones, teeth, muscles and a healthy heart.

Childhood obesity is on the rise, and by promoting a healthy diet, children can

maintain a healthy weight and stay healthy as they grow into young adults.

GOOD EATING HABITS

1. Eat plenty of healthful foods such as fruits, raw vegetables, low fat crackers, and yogurt

between meals.

2. Eat slowly.

3. Eat meals together with the family as often as possible.

4. Join in food shopping and preparing meals.

5. Plan your snack.

HEALTHY EATING HABITS FOR KIDS

6. Do not eat meals or snacks while watching TV.

7. Drink more water.

8. Eat balanced food.

9. Pay attention to portion size and ingredients of food you eat.

10. Always eat breakfast.

HEALTHY EATING HABITS FOR KIDS

11. Walk or exercise for an hour a day.

12. Sit down at the table to eat.

13. Always carry a protein-rich snack with you.

14. Always carry a bottled water.

15. Always eat carbohydrates and protein together.

HEALTHY EATING HABITS FOR KIDS

• Breads and crackers with spreads such as peanut butter, low-fat cheese, canned tuna or
sardines, and lean cold cuts

• Rice cakes and whole-grain crackers or breadsticks

• Fresh and dried fruits

• Yogurt

• Sticks of carrot, celery, or other raw vegetables, and cherry tomatoes with nutritious dips

• Plain popcorn

• Breakfast cereals

EASY AND HEALTHFUL SNACKS

Multiple Choice

Drinking ______ builds strong bones and teeth.

• sugar

• milk

• water

• calories

Multiple Choice

Drinking ______ clears the body from toxins.

• sugar

• milk

• water

• calories

Multiple Choice

Sugary drinks are full of ______.

• sugar

• milk

• water

• calories

Multiple Choice

Eating a lot of fatty foods can cause ______.

• NUTRITION

• obesity

• TOOTH

• HEART DISEASE

Multiple Choice

Sugary foods can cause ______ decay.

• NUTRITION

• obesity

• TOOTH

• HEART DISEASE

Multiple Choice

Having too much salty foods can cause high blood pressure, ______ and stroke.

• NUTRITION

• obesity

• TOOTH

• HEART DISEASE

Multiple Choice

Kids need good ______.

• NUTRITION

• obesity

• TOOTH

• HEART DISEASE

Multiple Choice

Eating fruits and vegetables helps the ______ function properly.

• DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

• DEHYDRATION

• SUGAR

• HEART DISEASE

Multiple Choice

Drinking soft drinks only can lead to ______.

• DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

• DEHYDRATION

• SUGAR

• HEART DISEASE

Multiple Choice

Soft drinks have no nutritional value and are high in ______

• DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

• DEHYDRATION

• SUGAR

• HEART DISEASE