Physical and Health Education - Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Participation - PDF

P H Y S I C A L A N D H E A LT H HEALTHY E D U C AT I O N 7 EATING and Physical Activity Participation Q U A RT E R 3 : L E S S O N 3 (WEEK 6) LESSON 3 HEALTHY EATING and Physical Activity Participation  LEARNING COMPETENCI ES how the macronutrients are 1.Describe broken down into fue...

P H Y S I C A L A N D H E A LT H HEALTHY E D U C AT I O N 7 EATING and Physical Activity Participation Q U A RT E R 3 : L E S S O N 3 (WEEK 6) LESSON 3 HEALTHY EATING and Physical Activity Participation  LEARNING COMPETENCI ES how the macronutrients are 1.Describe broken down into fuels that support physical activity and, 2.Relate healthy eating to physical activity participation.  LESSON What you should FOCUS know Physical activities requires a healthy and active body. This can be attain by eating foods that are good for you and staying physically active may help you The reachfollowing are the two and maintain a essential nutrients healthy that the body weight andneeds: Macro NUTRIE NTS These nutrients are we need in larger quantities that provide us with energy. Macros-based diets are classified in three ways: Energy-giving foods or carbohydrates are the body’s primary source of energy, especially during physical activities. Boys at the age of 13-14 need 2800 kilocalories weighing 50 kilos while 2250 kilocalories are needed for girls weighing 49 kilos. These can be consumed from starches and sugars When you take more carbohydrates than your body can consume, it is stored as body fats. Stored body fats in the body may result to being overweight or obese. Obesity must be avoided because it is a major risk factor to several chronic diseases such as heart diseases, diabetes, and some type of cancer. Known as the body- building foods, protein is necessary for the growth and development of your body, especially your bones and muscles. Protein-rich food helps body repair itself. Boys ages 13-15 need 71 grams of protein daily while girls need 63 Fats are nutrients in food that the body uses to build cell membranes, nerve tissue (including the brain), and hormones. The body also uses fat It also allows the body to as fuel. store energy, cushion organs, and helps in absorbing fat- soluble vitamins. Avocados, nuts, and olive oil are good  DID KNOW? in YOU The only nutrients that give energy the form of calories are macronutrients. Majority of this energy is provided by carbohydrates and fats. A combination of carbohydrates and fats is used for energy to fuel daily physical activities. Fats are often the fuel source at rest and for low intensity exercises. As the