MAPEH Q1, W5 - Enhancing Physical and Mental Skills Through Proper Nutrition

Question 1

shows the hierarchy or food groups according to the amount needed to be consumed by the intended age group and the importance of water intake, exercise, and hygiene

Answer 1

Daily Nutritional Guide Pyramid for Filipino Children (13-19 years old)

Question 2

What level strongly suggests that one should be involved in daily physical or recreational activities, avoid long exposure to TV and computer games, and avoid smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages?

Answer 2

Base Level: Importance of Daily Physical Activities, as Well as Personal and Environmental Hygiene

Question 3

What level suggests that the daily number of glasses of drinks to be consumed?

Answer 3

Second Level: Water and Beverage Intake

Question 4

What level is composed of carbohydrate-rich foods, which supply the energy needed for any physical activity?

Answer 4

Third Level: Energy-giving Foods

Question 5

What level consists of a variety of fruits and vegetables, which are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, essential for immunity building?

Answer 5

Fourth Level: Body-regulating Foods

Question 6

What level mainly consists of protein-rich foods and supports the growth and development of the bones and muscles?

Answer 6

Fifth Level: Body-building Foods

Question 7

What level is composed of sugars and sweets, which should be consumed the very least?

Answer 7

Peak of the Pyramid: Very Least Intake of Sweets or Sugars, Fats, and Oils

Question 8

considered a nutrient without calories which helps in proper digestion and efficient removal of wastes in the body

Answer 8

Water

Question 9

What kind of food and what level is composed of rice, cereals, and root crops?

Answer 9

Energy-giving / Carbohydrate-rich Foods: Third Level

Question 10

serve as antioxidants that help the body work properly

Answer 10

Vitamins

Question 11

part of a plant that can not be digested nor absorbed as it is neither a nutrient nor an energy source; however, it helps maintain the digestive tract healthy by quickly eradicating excess wastes, sugars, and fats from your body

Answer 11

Fiber

Question 12

What kind of food and what level is composed of milk, meat (red and white), and poultry?

Answer 12

Body-building / Protein-rich Foods: Fifth Level

Question 13

a period where a lot of body changes occurs, including gaining weight and increasing height; meaning that body-building foods are essential to maximize the growth potential of the person in this period

Answer 13

Adolescence

Question 14

• are important in vitamin absorption and in immune system function, and are also sources of energy
• protects internal organs such as the liver, kidney, and heart

Answer 14

Fats

Question 15

a fat-like substance that can be consumed in food and can also be produced by the body

Answer 15

Cholesterol

Question 16

as proper nutrition plays an important role in sports performance, this type of eating habit mainly happens after training or exercising as it replenishes and hydrates the body, restores energy, and repairs muscles

Answer 16

Fueling for Performance

Question 17

eating habit where consumption of food is not because of hunger but because of emotional distress or as a way to relieve or cope with stress

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Emotional Eating

Question 18

eating habit that happens during social gatherings or celebrations, when someone has to consume food even if it is unplanned just to avoid offending the host

Answer 18

Social Eating

Question 19

• habit of eating while watching TV, wherein the viewer tends to eat more than what is necessary
• may lead to being overweight or obesity if not given proper attention

Answer 19

Distracted Eating

Question 20

According to Department of Health (DOH), this term is used to emphasize the contribution of our behavior to the development of chronic diseases.

Answer 20

Lifestyle-related Disease

Question 21

may cause blood clotting easily, which is due to the platelets sticking together, making the heart work harder, increasing the risk of stroke and other cardiovascular diseases

Answer 21

Smoking

Question 22

can lead to hypertension or high levels of bad cholesterol in the blood

Answer 22

Eating Foods with High Salt, Fat, Sugar, or Oil

Question 23

as this slowly forms and sticks to the walls of the arteries, it clogs blood vessels, restricting the blood flow to the heart and brain

Answer 23

High Level of Bad Cholesterol

Question 24

higher risk of developing diseases

Answer 24

Poor Nutrition

Question 25

may lead to weight gain, increased bad cholesterol, and increased blood pressure

Answer 25

Physical Inactivity

Question 26

decreases immune resistance and slows down the recovery of the body

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Stress

Question 27

If an individual is 20-30% more than his/her ideal body weight, he/she is at a higher risk of suffering from cardiovascular disease as additional weight increases the workload of the heart and other internal organs

Answer 27

Obesity

Question 28

diseases related to the heart and blood vessels

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Cardiovascular Disease

Question 29

According to DOH, this is a serious chronic metabolic disease characterized by an increase in blood sugar levels, which is associated with long-term damage and failure in organ functions, especially the eyes, kidneys, nerve, heart, and blood vessels.

Answer 29

Diabetes

Question 30

a consistent elevation in mean arterial pressure, creating strain on the arteries of the heart, making the heart work harder than it should

Answer 30

Hypertension

Question 31

develops when cells unnecessarily and rapidly multiply, outgrowing the number of normal cells

Answer 31

Cancer

Question 32

an interruption or an insufficient supply of blood flowing to the brain, which is caused by ruptured or blocked blood vessels that may cause permanent damage to the brain if the obstruction in the blood vessels is left medically unattended for more than several minutes

Answer 32

Stroke

Question 33

True or False. Fats and oils should have the least amount of servings.

Answer 33

True

Question 34

True or False. Rice products, breads, root crops, and noodles are examples of GLOW food.

Answer 34

False. The correct answer is GO.

Question 35

True or False. The baseline of the pyramid for children aged 13-19 years old is exercise and personal and environmental hygiene.

Answer 35

True

Question 36

keep your teeth, bones, and blood healthy

Answer 36

Minerals