MAPEH 2 HEALTh
MAPEH 2 HEALTh
MAPEH 2
HEALTH
MODULE
Based on MELC
UNIT 1
Ms. Mary Rose B. Quimanjan
MAPEH Teacher
MAPEH 2 HEALTH
UNIT 1
Objectives:
1. States the children have the right to nutrition (Right of the child to
nutrition Article 24 of the UN Rights of the Child)
2. Discusses the importance of eating a balanced meal
3. Discusses the important functions of food
4. Considers Food Pyramid and Food Plate in making food choices
Article 24
1. States Parties recognize the right of the child to the enjoyment of the highest
attainable standard of health and to facilities for the treatment of illness and
rehabilitation of health. States Parties shall strive to ensure that no child is deprived
of his or her right of access to such health care services.
2. States Parties shall pursue full implementation of this right and, in particular,
shall take appropriate measures:
(a) To diminish infant and child mortality;
(b) To ensure the provision of necessary medical assistance and health care to all
children with emphasis on the development of primary health care;
(c) To combat disease and malnutrition, including within the framework of primary
health care, though, inter alia, the application of readily available technology and
through the provision of adequate nutritious foods and clean drinking-water, taking
into consideration the dangers and risks of environmental pollution;
d) To ensure appropriate pre-natal and post-natal health care for mothers;
(e) To ensure that all segments of society, in particular parents and children, are
informed, have access to education and are supported in the use of basic
knowledge of child health and nutrition, the advantages of breastfeeding, hygiene
and environmental sanitation and the prevention of accidents;
(f) To develop preventive health care, guidance for parents and family planning
education and services.
3. States Parties shall take all effective and appropriate measures with a view to
abolishing traditional practices prejudicial to the health of children.
4. States Parties undertake to promote and encourage international co-operation
with a view to achieving progressively the full realization of the right recognized in
the present article. In this regard, particular account shall be taken of the needs of
developing countries.
Cross out (X) the food that does not belong in the food group.
1. Fruit food group
GO GROW GLOW
Activity 3: Naming Foods!
Look at the food inside the pyramid. Write their names in the box.
Activity 4: This is My Plate
Draw a healthy plate. Use the drawings of the food in the box as basis for
your decision.
Activity 5: Group the food into Go, Grow, and Glow. Write your answer
in the table provided.
Complete the table below. This self-assessment activity will give you
the opportunity to reflect and assess your own learning.
1. _____________________________________
2. _____________________________________
3. _____________________________________
1. _____________________________________
2. _____________________________________
1. _____________________________________
Activity 7: Helping Mother Plan a Launch Menu
Help your mother plan a healthy lunch menu. Write down your suggestions.
Follow the food plate for Filipino children. An example is given.
Date: ___________________________________
Monday Go = rice
Grow = chicken adobo
Glow = Pinakbet, banana, slice watermelon
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Activity 8: On the space provided below. Draw your favorite healthy food.