1. The growth during adolescence creates decreased demand for energy and nutrients.
2. As an adolescent, your total nutrient needs are lower at this stage than at any other stage in
your lifecycle
3. Due to your rapid growth and development at this stage, you have a greater need for certain
nutrients, such as calcium, iron, protein, and energy foods.
4. Adolescence is one of the slowest growth periods in a person's life.
5. Good dietary guidance has three important elements: pyramids, plates and real food
6. Healthy eating is important for proper growth and development
7. Eating a wide variety of foods in moderation daily is a good practice.
8. Following the Food Guide Pyramid and the Nutritional guidelines for Filipinos will make it easier
for anyone to have a balanced diet daily
9. Two (2) tablespoons (Tbsp) is about 2 times the size of the tip of your thumb (from the last
crease)
10. Adolescents can achieve their energy and nutrient requirements by eating a variety of foods
daily
11. Skipping meal will keep the body fueled by energy needed for the day.
12. Too much sweets and dessert can aggravate skin problems like pimples.
13. The Food Guide Pyramid will guide you on how many servings from each food group is
recommended daily.​