Adolescence Nutrition

Adolescence NutritionTeam MMATTERR Presents:Ella MarceloEric MadridAaron AgbuyaBeatrice TopacioRalph TorresRosarito EspiaEsmeraldo ReyesChristine Rivera

Adolescence is a particularly unique period in life because it is a time of intense physical, psychological and cognitive development. Increased nutrition is needed at this period. Why you may ask? Simple.

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Adolescents gain up to 50% of their adult weight, more than 20% of their adult height, and 50% of their adult skeletal mass during this period. Caloric and protein requirements are maximal. Increased physical activity, combined with poor eating habits and other considerations, e.g. pregnancy, contribute to accentuating the potential risk for adolescents of poor nutrition. In summary, the main nutrition problems affecting adolescent populations worldwide.

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You may be confused about what you should eat to stay healthy. In fact, making healthy food choices isnt hard at all. Lets have a countdown of healthy Philippine vegetables from 1 - 5, shall we?

Green Leafy Vegetables:Vegetables contain vitamins, minerals, and thousands of other plant chemicals known to provide health benefits. Locally, we have cabbage, pechay, kangkong and camote tops (talbos), and spinach. Broccolis are healthy, too, but theyre quite expensive. Green leafy vegetables contain varying amounts of fiber, potassium, calcium, folate, iron, and vitamins A, B, and C.1.2.

Oily Fish:Sardines, tuna, mackerel, and salmon are filled with healthy omega-3 fatty acids, a type of fat that makes your blood less likely to form clots. Oily fish are those fish which have oils throughout their body and in the belly cavity around the gut. Researchers suspect that omega-3s may block the production of inflammatory substances causing rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. Studies that suggest that omega-3s may protect brain cells from Alzheimers disease.3.

Tomatoes:Raw tomatoes and those found in ketchup and sauces may reduce the risk for heart disease, prostate cancer, and other cancers of the digestive tract. Tomatoes are extremely high in antioxidants, especially carotenoids like beta-carotene and lycopene. Tomatoes are likewise valuable sources of vitamins C and E, and potassium, too. Canned tomato is fine as long as it doesnt contain too much sodium, so choose the low-salt variety.4.

Citrus fruits like calamansi, suha (pomelo), dalandan:The overflowing amounts of vitamin C in citrus fruits arethe reason for their high ranking. Locally, we havecalamansi, suha, and dalandan. Oranges and lemons aresplendid, too, but are more costly. Vitamin C may alleviate inflammatory conditions like asthma, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. It also protects the heart and boosts the immune system. Thats why its good for preventing colds.5.

Carrots:Carrots are naturally fat-free and have very few calories, only 35 calories per half-cup serving. To get the maximum nutritional benefit, eat the carrots raw (peeled baby carrots), but cooked and canned carrots are also healthy. Take advantage of this inexpensive vegetable and include carrots in your salad, soup, or as a side dish with your main meal.

The background shows what adolescents LOVE to eat, junk foods. Money is usually a problem thats why adolescents buys cheaper and junk foods are cheaper than healthy foods.

Now, lets know what both Junk foods and Healthy food gives us. Lets have a showdown between these two foods.First off, why do we love junk foods? Well, here are the Top 5 Reasons why we love junk foods.

They are a pleasure to our taste buds. Do we get the same pleasure in eating a bowl of fruits that we get in a cheese burger?

Junk food is very tastier than healthy food. Yummy cheesy sandwich vs. a bowl of seasonal fruits; a war is going on in your mindwhich one will you choose for your snack? Sandwich always wins.

Temptation plays a very important role when it comes to choosing junk food over healthy food. The melted chocolate dripping out of chocolate fudge is more tempting than an apple.

Another reason for junk food craving is the mood. It has been noticed that when you are overtly stressed you crave for sweet junk food like cakes, pastries, brownies or chocolates.

Junk foods are always available in fast food chains. Much quicker, much cheaper and its a buy-and-go food. So what else?Now that we know the advantages of junk food, lets see its disadvantages.

Junk foods add to pounds and pounds of weight. Thats the reason why so many of us suffer from weight problems these days.

All packet and fried foods are rich in trans-fat. This is the worst kind of fat that results in a number of chronic diseases. This type of fat is the main culprit for a variety of heart diseases.

Junk food being low in fiber content also results in high blood sugar and high cholesterol.

Junk food also contains added colours and preservatives, artificial sweeteners which might not be properly tested.

Fried junkies like chips, chicharon, french fries will satisfy to a great extent when eaten, These foods being over-fried foods have left behind all the nutrition where it had been prepared. What you get is all grease and calories!Lets see at the Healthy Food side.

Here are the advantages of healthy food.

Healthy foods can lower risks of diseases and cancers.

Eating healthy foods help you keep active providing energy.

Like it was said, eating healthy, you live longer.

And hey! Healthy foods keeps you relaxed.

Healthy foods also prevent you from becoming obese.

And here are the disadvantages of healthy food

Healthy foods are way more expensive than junk foods!

Sometimes, planning delicious meals out of healthy foods are kinda hard...

Let's admit it, vegetables are not as delicious as junk foods...

It's kinda difficult to maintain a healthy diet when you are surrounded with sweet, delicious foods!

Preparing your meals using healthy foods is needed to be prepared ahead of time.

Now that we learned the advantage and disadvantage of both sides, so A double win-win? Lets just move to the next slide Only on this slide, please click/press the arrow key/mouse/enter to proceed.

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The group now presents to you, THE FOOD PYRAMID. Healthy foods give you more strength in achieving your goals. The healthier, the more chance youll succeed!

Another version of the pyramid is the Eatwell Plate. It cuts the right balance in halves. You could also plan how much will you eat everyday! Try planning your own plate! But remember, balance what to eat, plan what to eat. Every meal has a advantage and disadvantage.

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Aaron AgbuyaThanks for watchingEric MadridElla MarceloMeet our peeps

Beatrice Topacio

Ralph Torres

Rosarito Espia

Esmeraldo Reyes

Christine RiveraEditing: Rosarito Espia and Aaron Agbuya

Visual effects: Rosarito Espia

Music (Arranged according to slides)

Intro: Senbonzakura Piano - Marasy8

2-3 slides: Harvest Moon Grand Bazaar Theme Song

4-5 slides: Bahay Kubo

7 slide: Acoustic Alchemy

6 slide: Rune Factory 1 Spring Theme

8-ending song: Dont Worry, Be Happy Bob Marley

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