Lesson 1 - Basic Concepts on Food and Nutrition

Food

What people eat and drink to stay alive and healthy, for growth, development, work, and other physical activities.

Nutrient

Substances responsible for providing energy, building and repairing body tissues, and regulating body processes.

Macronutrients

Include carbohydrates, protein, and fats, needed in relatively large amounts to provide energy.

Micronutrients

Include vitamins and minerals, essential for various bodily functions in smaller quantities.

Nutrition

The study of how the body uses food to maintain life, growth, and human functions.

Nutritional Status

The physiological state of an individual in terms of their nutrient intake and health.

Malnutrition

A condition resulting from a deficiency, excess, or imbalance in one or more nutrients.

Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos (NGF)

Primary recommendations promoting good health through proper nutrition in the Philippines.

Macronutrients Sources and Functions

Information on sources and functions of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

Micronutrients Sources and Functions

Details on sources and functions of vitamins and minerals for optimal health.

Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)

Diseases like cardiovascular diseases, COPD, diabetes, cancer, and kidney disorders, often caused by lifestyle factors such as lack of physical activity, smoking, and alcohol consumption.

10 Kumainments

A set of guidelines by the National Nutrition Council in the Philippines promoting positive nutrition practices and a healthy lifestyle to prevent malnutrition and diet-related NCDs.

Pinggang Pinoy

An easy-to-understand food guide using a food plate model to show the right proportions of food groups per meal, aiding Filipinos in adopting healthy eating habits.

Daily Nutritional Guide Pyramid for Filipinos

A tool to educate people on the variety, moderation, and proportion of food intake, with different sections representing the recommended daily servings for different age and physiological groups.