Table of Contents
- 1. HOW TO PREVENT MICRONUTRIENT DEFICIENCY AND BECOMING WEAK
- 1.1. Every day, 95 Children in the Philippines die from malnutrition. Twenty-Seven out of 1000 Filipino children do not get past their fifth birthday. A third of Filipino children are stunted, or short for their age. Stunting after 2 years of age can be permanent, irreversible, and even fatal
- 1.2. Food Pyramid ( 13 - 19 )
1. HOW TO PREVENT MICRONUTRIENT DEFICIENCY AND BECOMING WEAK
1.1. Every day, 95 Children in the Philippines die from malnutrition. Twenty-Seven out of 1000 Filipino children do not get past their fifth birthday. A third of Filipino children are stunted, or short for their age. Stunting after 2 years of age can be permanent, irreversible, and even fatal
- Follow the food pyramid
- Eat a variety of grains daily
- Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables
- We should eat foods that are low in cholesterol/fat [can avoid overweight and heart dieases]
- Eat foods that have less salt [can avoid kidney issues and highblood pressure]
- Don't drink alcohol [to avoid liver issues and physical/mental issues]
1.2. Food Pyramid ( 13 - 19 )
A. Fats & Oils: 6-8 tsps B. Sugar/Sweets: 5-6 Tsps C. Fish, Shellfish, Meat & Poultry, Dried beans, and Nuts: 2 1/2 Servings D. Milk & Milk Products: 1 Glass E. Vegetables: 3 Servings F. Fruits: 3 Servings G. Rice, Rice products, Corn, Root Crops, Bread, Noodles: 6-8 Servings H. Water/Beverages: 6-8 Glasses