Detailed Lesson Plan
Detailed Lesson Plan
Detailed Lesson Plan
I. OBJECTIVES
a. describe the significance of the Food Guide Pyramid and RENI/RDA in determining calorie
content in food.
b. demonstrate the ability to calculate the calorie content in various food items using the
Food Guide Pyramid and RENI/RDA.
c. develop an appreciation for the significance of balanced nutrition and the importance of
making informed food choices.
a. Topic: Understanding the Food Guide Pyramid and RENI/RDA in calculating calorie
content
c. Materials: Food Guide Pyramid, RENI/RDA reference tables, food labels, calculator,
handouts
III. PROCEDURE:
A. Preliminary Activities:
1. Drill:Identify the levels of the Food Guide Pyramid and briefly describe the food categories
found in each level.
2. Review: Recall and discuss one factor that influences dietary choices in menu planning.
B. Motivation:
Engage students by sharing a scenario and asking them to analyze how knowledge of the Food
Guide Pyramid or RENI/RDA would impact the person's food choices.
"Imagine someone with specific dietary needs. Discuss in pairs or small groups how
understanding the Food Guide Pyramid or RENI/RDA could guide their food choices."
C. Presentation:
Present the topic of Basic Tools in Nutrition, covering concepts such as Food Guides, Food
Pyramids, Dietary Guides, Food Exchange Lists, Nutrition Labels, Food Composition Tables, and
Philippine Dietary Recommendation Intake. Use visual aids and handouts for better
comprehension.
D. Discussion:
Facilitate a discussion on each tool, encouraging students to ask questions and share their
insights. Discuss the significance of each tool in promoting balanced nutrition and informed
food choices.
E. Generalization
c. What role do Food Composition Tables play in understanding the nutritional content of
food?
F. Application:
Group Activity:
•Divide students into groups and assign each group a tool (Food Exchange Lists, Nutrition
Labels, Food Composition Tables, or Philippine Dietary Recommendations).
•Ask each group to create a short presentation highlighting the importance and application
of their assigned tool.
IV. EVALUATION:
Test I. Identification:
Provide a list of terms related to Basic Tools in Nutrition and ask students to identify and
briefly explain each term.
Discuss the significance of Basic Tools in Nutrition, including the Food Guide Pyramid,
RENI/RDA, Food Exchange Lists, Nutrition Labels, Food Composition Tables, and Philippine
Dietary Recommendations. Reflect on their individual and collective roles in promoting
balanced nutrition and informed food choices. Provide real-life examples to illustrate the
practical application of these tools. Additionally, explore how these tools contribute to the
overall health and well-being of individuals and communities.
V. ASSIGNMENT:
Research and write a short essay on the role of Basic Tools in Nutrition in promoting overall health and
well-being. Also provide an examples and reflect on how these tools can positively impact individuals'
dietary choices.