MODULE 3 GROW FOODS
There are manydifferent
sourcesofprotein:
•  meat(pork,beef,chicken)
•  seafoodandfish
•  eggs
•  plantsources (e.g.tofu,
nuts,beans,legumes)
•  milk anddairyproducts
(e.g.yoghurt andcheese)
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Itisimportantthatwe getour proteinfromdifferentsources, and
notjustoneortwo,becausedifferentsourceshavedifferentkinds
ofamino acidsandnutrients.
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Eatingdifferentsources of proteinraisesyourchancesofgetting
alltheaminoacidsthatyourbodyneeds.
Complete proteins contain all
the amino acids needed by the
body.
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Complete proteins contain all
the amino acids needed by the
body.
Examples are egg, meat, fish,
poultry, milk, cheese, and
yogurt.
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Complete proteins contain all
the amino acids needed by the
body.
Examples are egg, meat, fish,
poultry, milk, cheese, and
yogurt.
These promote growth and
development, and maintain life.
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Partiallycompleteproteinscontain
some,butnotall,aminoacidsneeded
by thebody.
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Partiallycompleteproteinscontain
some,butnotall,aminoacidsneeded
by thebody.
Examplesarelegumes andnuts.
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Partiallycompleteproteinscontain
some,butnotall,aminoacidsneeded
by thebody.
Examplesarelegumes andnuts.
Thesemaintainlife butnotgrowth
anddevelopment.
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Incompleteproteinscontain verylittle
amino acidsneededbythebody.
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Incompleteproteinscontain verylittle
amino acidsneededbythebody.
Examplesaregelatin,bread, and
suman.
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Incompleteproteinscontain verylittle
amino acidsneededbythebody.
Examplesaregelatin,bread, and
suman.
These cannotsupportneitherlifenor
growth.
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The following are micronutrient deficiencies
associated with a lack of Grow foods are…
•  iron deficiency anemia
•  zinc deficiency
•  iodine deficiency disorder
•  vitamins A, B, E and K deficiency
MICRONUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES
IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA
FUNCTIONS OF IRON
•  Iron is found in the blood which helps transport
oxygen.
FUNCTIONS OF IRON
•  Iron is found in the blood which helps transport
oxygen.
•  Low iron results in low hemoglobin concentration in
the blood.
FUNCTIONS OF IRON
•  Iron is found in the blood which helps transport
oxygen.
•  Low iron results in low hemoglobin concentration in
the blood.
•  Hemoglobin is the component in blood that carries
oxygen throughout the body for energy metabolism.
FUNCTIONS OF IRON
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF IRON DEFICIENCY
•  fatigue
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF IRON DEFICIENCY
•  fatigue
•  weakness
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF IRON DEFICIENCY
•  fatigue
•  weakness
•  paleskin
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF IRON DEFICIENCY
•  fatigue
•  weakness
•  paleskin
•  poorcognitiveperformance
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF IRON DEFICIENCY
•  fatigue
•  weakness
•  paleskin
•  poorcognitiveperformance
•  impairedwork performance
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF IRON DEFICIENCY
•  fatigue
•  weakness
•  paleskin
•  poorcognitiveperformance
•  impairedwork performance
•  weakresistancetoinfectious
diseases
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF IRON DEFICIENCY
•  redmeats
•  liver
•  poultry
•  fish
•  shellfish
•  legumes
SIGNIFICANT SOURCES OF IRON
ZINC DEFICIENCY
FUNCTIONS OF ZINC
FUNCTIONS OF ZINC
•  normal taste
•  normal taste
•  wound healing
FUNCTIONS OF ZINC
•  normal taste
•  wound healing
•  strengthens immunity
FUNCTIONS OF ZINC
•  normal taste
•  wound healing
•  strengthens immunity
•  secondary sexual
maturation
FUNCTIONS OF ZINC
•  normal taste
•  wound healing
•  strengthens immunity
•  secondary sexual
maturation
•  sperm production
FUNCTIONS OF ZINC
ZINC (ZINC DEFICIENCY)
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF ZINC DEFICIENCY
ZINC (ZINC DEFICIENCY)
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF ZINC DEFICIENCY
•  stuntedgrowth
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF ZINC DEFICIENCY
•  stuntedgrowth
•  delayedmaturationofsexualorgans
•  stuntedgrowth
•  stuntedgrowth
•  delayedmaturationofsexualorgans
•  weakresistancetoinfectious diseases
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF ZINC DEFICIENCY
•  stuntedgrowth
•  delayedmaturationofsexualorgans
•  weakresistancetoinfectious diseases
•  hairloss
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF ZINC DEFICIENCY
•  stuntedgrowth
•  delayedmaturationofsexualorgans
•  weakresistancetoinfectious diseases
•  hairloss
•  eyeandskin lesions
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF ZINC DEFICIENCY
•  stuntedgrowth
•  delayedmaturationofsexualorgans
•  weakresistancetoinfectious diseases
•  hairloss
•  eyeandskin lesions
•  poorappetite
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF ZINC DEFICIENCY
Chroniczincdeficiencymayalso
causedamagetothecentralnervous
systemandbrain,andmayleadto
poormotor developmentand
cognitiveperformance.
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF ZINC DEFICIENCY
•  seafood (oyster and crab)
•  beef
•  milk and dairy products
(yogurt, cheese)
•  whole grains
SIGNIFICANT SOURCES OF ZINC
IODINE DEFICIENCY DISORDER
FUNCTIONS OF IODINE
•  componentin
thyroidhormones
whichhelps
regulategrowth,
developmentand
metabolism
FUNCTIONS OF IODINE
•  enlargementofthe
thyroidgland(goiter)
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF IODINE DEFICIENCY
•  enlargementofthe
thyroidgland(goiter)
•  mentalandphysical
retardationamong
infantsandchildren
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF IODINE DEFICIENCY
•  iodizedsalt
•  seafood
•  dairyproducts
SIGNIFICANT SOURCES OF IODINE
VITAMIN A DEFICIENCY
FUNCTIONS OF VITAMIN A
•  maintainsclearvision
FUNCTIONS OF VITAMIN A
•  maintainsclearvision
•  keepsskin smooth
FUNCTIONS OF VITAMIN A
•  maintainsclearvision
•  keepsskin smooth
•  helpsindevelopmentof
bonesandteeth
FUNCTIONS OF VITAMIN A
•  maintainsclearvision
•  keepsskin smooth
•  helpsindevelopmentof
bonesandteeth
•  strengthensimmunity
FUNCTIONS OF VITAMIN A
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF VIT. A DEFICIENCY
•  nightblindness (slow
recoveryofvisionafter
flashesofbrightlightat
nightorinabilitytoseein
dimlight)
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF VIT. A DEFICIENCY
•  nightblindness (slow
recoveryofvisionafter
flashesofbrightlightat
nightorinabilitytoseein
dimlight)
•  weakresistanceto
infectiousdiseases
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF VIT. A DEFICIENCY
•  fortifiedmilk
•  cheese
•  eggs
•  liver
SIGNIFICANT SOURCES OF VITAMIN A
VITAMIN B DEFICIENCY
FUNCTIONS OF VITAMIN B (B1, B2, B3, B6 & B6)
•  helpsinenergy
metabolism
FUNCTIONS OF VITAMIN B (B1, B2, B3, B6 & B6)
VITAMIN B (B1, B2, B3, B6 & B6)
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF VIT. B DEFICIENCY
•  swollentongue
VITAMIN B (B1, B2, B3, B6 & B6)
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF VIT. B DEFICIENCY
•  swollentongue
•  irritatedorinflamedcornersof
the mouth
VITAMIN B (B1, B2, B3, B6 & B6)
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF VIT. B DEFICIENCY
•  swollentongue
•  irritatedorinflamedcornersof
the mouth
•  poorappetite
VITAMIN B (B1, B2, B3, B6 & B6)
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF VIT. B DEFICIENCY
•  swollentongue
•  irritatedorinflamedcornersof
the mouth
•  poorappetite
•  fatigue
VITAMIN B (B1, B2, B3, B6 & B6)
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF VIT. B DEFICIENCY
•  swollentongue
•  irritatedorinflamedcornersof
the mouth
•  poorappetite
•  fatigue
•  weakness
VITAMIN B (B1, B2, B3, B6 & B6)
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF VIT. B DEFICIENCY
•  milk products(yogurt,cheese)
•  liver
•  eggs
•  meat
•  poultry
•  fish
SIGNIFICANT SOURCES OF VITAMIN B
VITAMIN E DEFICIENCY
FUNCTIONS OF VITAMIN E
•  antioxidant (a
substance that
prevents or delays
some types of cell
damage)
FUNCTIONS OF VITAMIN E
VITAMIN E
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF VIT. E DEFICIENCY
Vitamin E deficiency is
uncommon but
deficiency can cause a
type of anemia.
VITAMIN E
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF VIT. E DEFICIENCY
•  liver
•  egg yolks
VITAMIN E
SIGNIFICANT SOURCES OF VITAMIN E
VITAMIN K DEFICIENCY
FUNCTIONS OF VITAMIN K
•  aids in blood
clotting
FUNCTIONS OF VITAMIN K
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF VIT. K DEFICIENCY
•  hemorrhage
(exessive bleeding)
SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF VIT. K DEFICIENCY
•  liver
•  milk
SIGNIFICANT SOURCES OF VITAMIN K
Adolescents should aim to eat any of the following portions
with each meal:
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Adolescents should aim to eat any of the following portions
with each meal:
Males
•  2piecesofmediumvarietyof
fish(e.g.galunggong)
•  2slicesoflargevarietyoffish
(e.g.bangus)
•  2piecesofsmallchickenleg
•  2servingsofleanmeat(30g)
•  2piecesoftokwa6x6x2cm
•  1pieceofsmallchickenegg
and1pieceofanyfooditem
mentionedabove
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Adolescents should aim to eat any of the following portions
with each meal:
Males
•  2piecesofmediumvarietyof
fish(e.g.galunggong)
•  2slicesoflargevarietyoffish
(e.g.bangus)
•  2piecesofsmallchickenleg
•  2servingsofleanmeat(30g)
•  2piecesoftokwa6x6x2cm
•  1pieceofsmallchickenegg
and1pieceofanyfooditem
mentionedabove
Females
•  1pieceofmediumvarietyof
fish(e.g.galunggong)
•  1sliceoflargevarietyoffish
(e.g.bangus)
•  1pieceofchickenleg
•  1servingofleanmeat(30g)
•  1pieceoftokwa6x6x2cm
•  1pieceofsmallchickenegg
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Grade 8 Module 3 Grow Foods