The modules discussed that the key to proper nutrition is choosing the
right kind of food. What is essential to good health is eating the right amount and kind
of food. Knowing the elements in foods that make us healthy is the first step to proper
nutrition. This will allow us to choose properly the food that our bodies need to
remain healthy, and to plan a balanced meal.
Objective
After studying this module, you should be able to:
? explain the meaning of the term nutrient;
? identify the different nutrients in food needed for healthy life and growth;
? determine the proper amount of nutrients a normal person needs;
? describe what a balanced meal is;
? plan a balanced diet by choosing a variety of foods every day;
? preserve nutrients in food through proper methods of food preparation,
cooking and serving; and
? practice food safety through proper methods of food sanitation.
Curriculum Information
Education Type
Grade Level
Elementary
Learning Area
ALS
Content/Topic
Intended Users
Learners, Students
Competencies
State that a healthy person grows taller and bigger and heavier and faster
Copyright Information
Copyright
Yes
Copyright Owner
Bureau of Alternative Learning (BALS), DepED Complex, Meralco Ave., Pasig City
