THE COLLEGE OF MAASIN HEALTH 7 S.Y.

2020-2021 Q1-MODULE1

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GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

LESSON 2: Management of Health Concerns
during Puberty
Objectives:
1. Describe physical, mental, social and emotional changes that occur throughout the life cycle
2. Describe changes in different aspects of growth that happen to boys and girls during
adolescence
3. Explain that the pattern of change during adolescence is similar but the pace of growth and
development is unique for each other

Introduction:

Are you an active or sedentary person?

Do you participate in an athletic activity or enjoy hanging out in fast-food centers? The
family, peer, school, and community play a large role in the eating and exercising habits pf
adolescents. In most cafeterias, vending machines carry items such as potato chips, chocolate
bars, sodas, and high-sugared juices. Even if water id available, the students find sodas and
chips more tempting and also due to our fast-paced life and the influence of media as well.
More families find eating meals at fast-food restaurants or have food delivered at home more
convenient.

Activity 1

As an adolescent…
What do you feel as you look at yourself in the mirror? Describe yourself based on what you
see now.

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What do you want to say to yourself?

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What’s happening to me?
What worries you the most as an adolescent?

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At this point in your life, what are some of your health concerns?

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Activity 2: Personal Health Habits and Practices Survey Forms

Direction: Answer the survey form as honestly and truthfully as you can.
Think of your personal health habits and practices. Please check ( √ )
mark in the appropriate cell/box after each item to show how often you practice them.

Always Sometimes Seldom Never

I eat healthy and balanced meals

I eat a full breakfast

I sleep at least 7 hours a day

I exercise/ engage in physical

activities

I visit my doctor for annual medical checkup

I visit my dentist for dental checkup

I face life challenges and problems

I accept constructive criticisms

I enjoy engaging myself in worth

While activities .

I enjoy the company of my friends

I like to read books/surf on internet

to learn.

I listen to the ideas and suggestions

of others

I respect the ideas and feelings of

others

I am aware of my weakness and

strength

I accept my strength and

weaknesses

Summary: Count the check marks for each item and complete the summary below.

Number of Always 4x__________=___________

Number of Sometimes 4x__________=___________

Number of Seldom 4x__________=___________

Numer of Never 4x__________=___________

Which has the highest check mark?_______________________________________________________

Which has the least check mark?__________________________________________________________
What do the numbers reveal about your health habits and practices?
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Are you happy with the result? Why or why not?

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Managing on Health Concerns during Puberty

Poor Eating Habit

Study shows that Obesity among adolescents is on the rise. Experts believe that the
rise in obesity is not because of extra food intake, but due to lack of physical activity and
an increase in the amount of fast food and unhealthy foods available to adolescents. This
has led to an increase in obesity-related diseases like diabetes and heart disease.

Managing on Health Concerns during Puberty

Dental Problems
Proper Oral Hygiene includes daily flossing and brushing the teeth to reduce bad breath.
Antibacterial mouth rinses can also help reduce bacteria. These prevent food particles to
remain in the mouth and in between teeth which promotes bacterial growth between teeth,
around the gums, and on the tongue which causes bad breath, also medically known as
halitosis. It can also be made worse by the type of foods one eats and other unhealthy
lifestyle. Good dental care also requires dental checkups at least once a year.

Prophylaxis – a professional tooth cleaning

Body Odor, medically called bromhidrosis happens at puberty because of increasing

hormones called androgens. These hormones are not active until puberty, which is why
body odor isn’t a problem among kids.

What causes bad odor? Is it the sweat in our body?

 No! Sweat is odorless but it is one factor that bacteria use as a breeding ground and
multiply rapidly.

The bad odor our body produces is a product of the breakdown of keratin protein
upon the action of bacteria on the surface of the skin.

Check on the ways that would help you eliminate bad odor.
_____1. Take a bath regularly and wash the underarms properly. Use soap or shower gel
as a cleansing agents.
_____2. Wash hands frequently and properly before and after eating.
_____ 3. Change into fresh and clean clothes daily, including socks and underwear.
_____ 4. Laundry clothes before storing in cabinets that smell good and where air can get
to them.
_____5. Watch your diet and food choices. Eating poor quality amd unhealthy food will
excrete bad smell.
_____ 6. Consult the doctor if body odor persists.

Lack of Sleep
The human body cycles through the five sleep stages four to five times a night for better
physical and mental health. The first four stages maintain healthy maintain healthy
metabolism, learning and memory; while the fifth stage which is the rapid eye movement or
sleep or REM regulates mood and forms emotional memories. The amount of sleep you
need depends on various factors especially your age.

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Five Sleep Stages

Age group Recommended amount of sleep
Infants 9-10 hours
So, after reading this module, TAKEat night,GET
A REST! plusSOME
3 or more
SLEEP!hours
 of naps
Toddlers 9-10 hours at night, plus 2-3 hours of naps
School-age children 9-11 hours
Adults 7-8 hours

Lack of Physical Activity

When we are less likely moving or physically active, we tend to be more susceptible to
injury and body pains. So it is not best for anyone to not be sitting for a long period of
time.

Hence, this means you take a break and move a little! Are you ready?

(NOTE: Those who have physical disabilities or ailments or physically weak may
be exempted from this activity for your safety. t Only those who are just
physically able are encouraged to perform the activity.)

FOLLOW THESE STEPS NOW!

STAND UP!
STAND UP!
STRETCH YOUR ARMS, NECK,
LEGS and BODY in 2-3 minutes!
DO SOME JUMPING JACK for 10
times

Postural Problems
Poor posture causes cramping of internal organs which results to poor blood
circulation, backaches, and other body pains. If the muscle that connect bones become
weak and inelastic, then this may result to poor posture.

Remember these:

Having poor posture makes you appear short.

WHAT ARE SOME CAUSES OF WEAKER/BRITTLE BONES?

-Aging
-Lack of Calcium
-Lack of Vitamin D
-Defect in Gene that produces type 1 collagen ( a protein used to create bone)

The following are some suggested ways to improve one’s postures, especially for
people who sit for a long period of time:

 Some people benefit from naturally balanced posture that is achieved by sitting
on the edge of a chair seat.
 Avoid unbalanced posture such as crossing legs unevenly while sitting, leaning
to one side hunching the shoulders forward or tilting the head.
 Use posture-friendly chairs and props like footrest, lumbar back support/a small
pillow can be used.
 Keep the body in alignment while sitting and standing. Distribute the body weight
evenly to the front, back, and sides. Sit up straight and align the ears, shoulders
and hips in one vertical line.

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 Get up and move to relax the muscles. One is advised to take a break every half
hour for two minutes by stretching and walking.

Activity 3: Video Analysis (For Blended and Online Learning Only)

Instruction: Watch the video of describing and demonstrating the following self-care
practices that support wellness.

1. How to sleep better?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eLfn7Ewx_s
Reaction
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Assessment

A. Direction: Read the situation given and answer the following questions that
follows.

Peter, fourteen years old, was 120 kg and overweight. He was often teased and left out
by his peers. He became obsessed of his weight, diet and exercise. He started to lose weight at an
alarming rate and insisted going to the gym almost everyday. Quickly, Peter became very fragile and
his parents recognized that he developed an eating disorder.

1. What is the most possible eating disorder he developed? Support your answer.

2. What three pieces of advice can you give to Peter to help him manage his condition?

B. Match the words in column B with the health conditions described in column A. Write the
letter of your answer on the line.

A B

______1. It is the professional cleaning A. Obesity

of the teeth to prevent periodontal.
______2. It is the product related to bacterial B. Bromhidrosis
breakdown of keratin protein on the surface of the skin.
______3. it is caused by odor causing bacteria C. Gingivitis
and food particles in the mouth.
______4. it is important for regulating mood D. Halitosis
and forming emotional memories.
______5. it is a result of sedentary lifestyle E. Prophylaxis
and increased consumption of fast food.
F. Rapid eye movement sleep (REM)

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FEEDBACK (to be filled-up by the Teacher)

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Resources:
MAPEH 7 (Music, Arts, Physical Education, and Health) by Quennie S. Miranda, Laura R. Jugueta,
Guinevere E. Sacdalan, Maria Teresa R. San Jose (pp. 3-10)

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