Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III
Division of Nueva Ecija
NUEVA ECIJA HIGH SCHOOL

LESSON PLAN

TOPIC: NUTRIRION AND WELLNESS

GRADE LEVEL: Grade 8
TIME ALLOTMENT: 1hr
LEARNING COMPETENCY:
Determine the required amount of an adequate nutrition.
OBJECTIVES:
Identify the proper amount of nutrients for teenagers.
Prepare a well- balanced menu based on the recommended food pyramid.
Recognize the importance of balance diet for nutrition and wellness.

ELLICIT
Ask the students, what are the ways in taking care of the digestive system?

ENGAGE
Play a dance video of wellness from a commercial.

EXPLORE
Am I Eating Right?
Objectives:
 Prepare a well- balanced menu based on the recommended food pyramid.
 Recognize the importance of balance diet for nutrition and wellness.
Materials:
Foods and beverages prepared by the students
Plate
Glass
Tray
Spoon and fork

Procedure:
1. Wash your hands thoroughly/ use plastic gloves in handling foods to be prepared.
2. Decide what foods to include in your plates for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
(Note: Consider the arrangement of food in the plate)
3. Answer the guide questions correctly.
4. Pick three members from your group that will present your plates for breakfast, lunch, and
dinner.

EXPLAIN
Post discussion
Q1. What are the sources of carbohydrates in the foods that you prepared?
Q2. What are the sources of protein in the foods that you prepared?
Q3. What are the sources of fats in the foods that you prepared?
Q4. What are the sources of vitamins and minerals in the foods that you prepared?
Q5. Do you think that the foods that you prepared meets the nutritional requirements in
the food pyramid? Why?
ELABORATE
The Food Pyramid for teenagers recommends eating a variety of foods to ensure that all
nutrients are provided in proper amount and balance. The recommended number of servings vary
across age, activity level, gender, if pregnant or breastfeeding, or body size.

EXTEND
Create a 3-day menu that that follows the daily nutritional requirement as identified in the
food pyramid for teenagers.

EVALUATE
Short Quiz
1. How many servings is recommended for carbohydrates a day?
a. 1-2 servings b. 3-4 servings c. 6-8 servings
2. How many servings of fruits is recommended for teenagers a day?
a. 1 serving b. 2 servings c. 3 servings
3. Which of the ff. is a good source of protein?
a. Meat b. rice c. potato
4. Which of the ff. is a good source of carbohydrates?
a. Rice b. fish c. chicken
5. Which of the ff. statement is true?
a. The recommended number of servings do not vary across age.
b. The recommended number of servings do not vary on body size.
c. The recommended number of servings vary across age, activity level, gender,
if pregnant or breastfeeding, or body size.

Prepared by:

JOEY R. GREGORIO
Teacher I