food and nutrition research institute

2010

FOOD and NUTRITIONRESEARCH INSTITUTEDepartment of Science and Technology

Mandate

Vision

Mission

Quality Policy

• Undertake researches that define the citizenry’s nutritional status, withreferencetothemalnutritionproblem,itscausesandeffects;

• Developand recommendpolicyoptions, strategies,programsandprojectswhichaddressthemalnutritionproblemfor implementationbyappropriateagencies;and

• DiffuseknowledgeandtechnologiesinfoodandnutritionandprovideS&Tservicestorelevantstakeholders(asperE.O.336,November13,2009).

ConsistentwiththeFNRI’smandateisitsvisionof:

• optimumnutritionforallFilipinos,sociallyandeconomicallyempoweredthroughscientificallysound,environment-friendlyandgloballycompetitivetechnologies.

Asa leadagency infoodandnutritionresearchanddevelopment, theFNRI’smissionisthe:

• provisionofaccuratedata,correctinformation,andinnovativetechnologiestofightmalnutrition.

Wearecommittedtoprovideproductsandservicesinfoodandnutritiontoboththegovernmentandprivatesectorsandotherstakeholderswiththehigheststandardsof quality and reliability within our capabalities and resources according tocustomerrequirementsandtocontinuallyimprovetheeffectivenessofourQualityManagementSystem(QMS)atalltimesinordertomeetourcustomer’ssatisfaction.

The FNRI’s

http://www.fnri.dost.gov.ph 3

ContentsThe FNRI’s Mandate, Vision, Mission and Quality Policy

Message from the Secretary 5

Message from the Director 6

Executive Summary 7

Accomplishment by Major Final Outputs

MFO 1: R&D on Food and Nutrition 8 BasicandAppliedResearchesonFoodandNutrition 9 NutritionalAssessmentandMonitoring 22 ContractResearchesonFoodandNutrition 26 PatentsandPublications 32 InformationandCommunicationTechnology 40

MFO 2: Technology Transfer Services 43 CommercializedTechnologies 44 TechnologyAdopters 45 TechnicalTraining 46

MFO 3: Quality S&T Services 48 TechnicalServicesonFoodandNutrition 49 ScienceandTechnologyPromotionServices 50 S&TCapacityBuildingServices 62

Financial and Human Resources Management 67

Infrastructure Development 80

Future Directions 81

FNRI Management Committee 82

FNRI-DOST Annual Report 20104


Message from the Secretary

Theyear2010sawthecountryintransition.AnewPresidentwaselected,which also coincidedwith changes in the leadership ofmanygovernmentagencies,agreatnumberofwhichalsocopedwiththechallengesofinternalreorganizations.AttheDepartmentofScienceandTechnology,sucheffortswerepursuedwiththeclearviewofservingourpublicsbetterinthedeliveryofS&Tservices.

Inlinewiththeobjectiveofpromotingpublic-privatepartnershipsundertheadministrationofHisExcellencyBenignoSimeonAquinoIII, theDepartmentofScienceandTechnology (DOST)hasbeenbusybuildingandstrengtheningits linkageswith itsstakeholdersbothatthelocalandinternationallevels.

Hence I commend the Food and Nutrition Research Institute(FNRI) for internalizing this commitment by undertaking high-impactresearchprojectsthataddressthenutritionalproblemsofFilipinos, especially those frommarginaland vulnerablegroups.Forinstance,FNRIlaunchedtheSulong Pinoy Projectin2010thatpromotes easy-to-prepare nutritious complementary foods fromlocalingredientsforpriorityprovinces,andSupeRice, ourresponseto theprevalenceof irondeficiencyanemia in the country.Bothprojectsaddressthepressingandpersistentnationalproblemsonmacroandmicronutrientmalnutrition.

IamlikewiseencouragedbyFNRI’ssteadypromotionofoptimumnutritionbydevelopingandupdatingnutritiontoolsandstandardsforprogramplanners,dietcounselors,andpublichealthworkers,andcreatingeasy-to-followinformationmaterialsforconsumers.Ithasalsointroducedanon-airprogram,Nutrisyon Is Kool, designedto teach the televiewingpublic thebasicsofgoodnutrition.Thisprogramissettodebutinthefirstquarterof2011.

The FNRI’s technical assistance to small andmedium enterprisesandsimilarly-sizedorganizationsprovedsuccessful intheoverallimprovementinthenutritionalstatusofthepopulationbyexpandingfoodchoicesandincreasingavailabilityandknowledgeofcheapersourcesofnutritiousfood.

I salute the FNRI for itsaccomplishments in 2010.May the passion for helpingfellow Filipinos to becomewell-nourishedandproductivecitizensnevercease.

Congratulations!

MARIOG.MONTEJO


Message from the Director

Iampleasedtopresentour2010AnnualReport,theproductofadynamicyearfortheFoodandNutritionResearchInstituteoftheDepartmentofScienceandTechnology(FNRI-DOST).TheInstitutemovedswiftlytomeetthechallengesofaddressingthecontinuingproblemofmalnutrition in itsvariousforms,andofworkingwithourgovernment’snewadministration.

ThisreportfollowstheoutlineofourMajorFinalOutputs,providingdetailsontheaccomplishmentsoverthepastyearandplansforthe future. The FNRImanagementand staffworked together tobetterunderstandhownutrition interventionsshouldbedesignedso that improvements in nutritional status and implementationof programswill be optimized.We determined the benefits offunctionalfoods,fortifiedfoodsandotherfoodproductsthatwillcontributetotheseimprovements.Welikewisedevelopedtoolsandinformation materials that would enhance assessment, planningandpreparationofdiets,andmaximizedisseminationofresearchresults through the use of “old and new” nutrition informationpackagesand informationand communications technology (ICT).In2010,wecompleted17projectsintheseareasandexpecttohavemore in2011,as various interestingprojectsare currentlybeingundertakenbytheInstitute.

Among these are our aspirations to push for low-cost nutritiouscomplementary foods that will address undernutrition amongyoung children and reduce nutritional anemia in the country bymakingavailableiron-fortifiedricenationwide.TheInstituteisalsoembarking on projects aimed to empower communities throughnutritioneducation,trainingandtechnologytransferortheSiglang PinoyProject.

Whileourjobisnoteasy,wearefortunatetohavepartnersintheseendeavors.Wehaveforgednewpartnershipsandstrengthenedexistingonesthroughcontractresearches,S&Tservices,eventtie-upsandcollaborations,bothatthelocalandinternationallevels.Wearealso continuing tobuildand upgradeour facilitiesandservicestocatertotheneedsofourgrowingnumberofclients.

Our current status is due largely to the commitment and hardwork demonstrated by the Institute’s workforce. The FNRI-DOSTsupports further training of its staff to bemore equippedwithadvancedknowledgeandskillstofacetheincreasingtasksinfood

and nutrition research anddevelopment.

I thankandcongratulateourdedicatedstaffforafruitfulyear and acknowledge ourmother agency, the DOSTand our valued partners fortheirrelentlesssupport.Ilookahead with optimism, givingmedelight to say that2011will be strong and vibrantin dedicating more foodand nutrition research anddevelopment activities andservicesforthecountry.

Mabuhay!

MARIOV.CAPANZANA,PhD


Executive Summary

This annual report chronicles the activities theFNRI-DOST conducted for2010. It shows theprogressofitsresearchanddevelopmenteffortsinthepreviousyearthataimedtocontributetotheimprovementofnutritionalwell-beingofFilipinos.

The Institute implemented 36 research anddevelopment (R&D) projects and completed 17projectsalongthefollowingareas:normalnutrition,micronutrient deficiencies, overnutrition and non-communicablediet-relateddiseases(NCDs),foodquality and safety, development of tools andstandards,nutritionalassessmentandmonitoring,in-depth correlation studies, information andcommunicationtechnology(ICT).

In terms of scientific productivity, a total of 44scientific/technical papers were prepared ofwhich23werepublishedinlocalandinternationaljournals. One R&D undertaking was approvedfor intellectual property rights registration andtwo are awaiting approval from the IntellectualPropertyOffice(IPO).

The results of the 7th National Nutrition SurveyFood Consumption Survey, Vitamin A Status aswell as the Anthropometric Survey based onthe World Health Organization Child GrowthStandard(WHOCGS)werepresentedinvariousfora. These data are essential inputs in policiesandprogramsinnutrition,healthandagriculturalproduction.

Ontechnologytransferservices,12entrepreneursenteredintoagreementswiththeFNRIwhilealmost700 clients in the regions were served, asidefrom clients who directly contacted the Institute.Likewise, for technical/analytical services, morethanfivethousandclientswereservedandthesegeneratedanincomeofPhp2.1million.

To further disseminate its research findings andservicesavailable,theFNRIutilizeddifferentmedia

andpromotionstrategiesincludingpressreleasesin variousprintmedia, radioand TV interviews,webpostings,conductoflectures,demonstrations,fora and seminars and participation in exhibits.These activities expanded the Institute’s networkof stakeholders, partners and clients who weremadeawareaboutwhattheFNRIcanprovidetoentrepreneurs,organizationsandconsumersalike.

While the FNRI implemented its R&D andS&T projects, it also continued to upgrade itsfacilitiestocatertotheemergingneedsofclientsand complement the activities in pursuit of itsmandates. This ensures that faster and accurateinformation and services are provided andappropriatesolutionsonfoodandnutritionissuesarerecommended.

Moreover,infulfillingitscommitmentofprovidingproductsandserviceswiththehigheststandardsofqualityandreliability,theFNRItransitionedtoISO9001:2008accreditation. The ISO isagloballyimplemented standard for providing assuranceabout the ability to satisfy quality requirementsandenhancecostumersatisfaction.

AlongwiththeupgradingoffacilitiesandservicesistheInstitute’scontinuedcapability-buildingofitsworkforcethroughattendancetoformalandnon-formal trainings locally and abroad as well asin-housetrainings.Atotalof10staffcompletedtheir master’s degree in 2010, and 10 staffare currently pursuing their graduate and post-graduatedegreesthroughstudygrants.

Finally, the FNRI-DOST would not have doneit all without the aid of its partners from localand international agencies, organizations andinstitutions. It has forged scientific linkages andcooperation in food and nutrition projects andactivitiesthattrulyreflectitsuntiringendeavorstoachieveoptimumnutritionforallFilipinos.


The projects completed by the Institutein 2010 focused on the development

of nutritional and functional foods, foodqualityandsafety,strategiestocombatthedifferent forms of malnutrition, tools andstandardsinplanningandpromotinghealthyfood choices, andpolicyanalysis that usesR&Dresults.

Accomplishment by Major Final OutputResearch & Developmenton Food and NutritionM

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Basic and Applied Researches on Food and Nutrition

Program for Normal Nutrition

Thestudyofbodycomposition is importantdue to the need to evaluate changes innutritional status which can affect bodyreserves differentially. A person can gainor lose body fat, fat-free mass, bonemineral mass or cellular mass as results ofdisease, overeating, sports, undernutritionordue to interventionprograms. TheFNRI-DOST undertook a study to determine thebody composition of selected high school students, 12-14 years old in Taguig City.

A totalof153adolescentswere randomlyselected in a public school in Taguig Cityand were classified according to sexand weight based on BMI-for-age usingthe WHO standards. Height, weight, hipand waist circumferences were measured

using a stadiometer, weighing scale andtape measure by trained staff. The bodycompositionmeasurementinthisstudyutilizedthe twocompartmentmodel,dividingbodymass into fatmass (FM) and fat-freemass(FFM) using bioelectric impedance analysis(BIA).

Resultsshowedthat theFFMofmalesweresignificantlyhigherthanthefemalesinboththe normal and overweight compared toobese adolescents. The FM of overweightto obese adolescents was higher than theadolescentswithnormalweights.Moreover,percentbodyfatamongmaleswere lowerthanamongfemales.Thestudyrecommendsvalidation of the method against isotopedilationmethodinarepresentativesample.

Bioelectric Impedance Analysis (BIA) Measurement of FFM and FM of Study Participants

Age Classification Gender % Fat Fat Mass (FM) (kg) Fat-free Mass (FFM) (kg)

12.3 ± 0.112.4 ± 0.1

12.4 ± 0.112.2 ± 0.1

NormalOverweight/Obese


MaleMale

FemaleFemale

15.9 ± 0.5x

22.3 ± 1.6y

22.1 ± 0.5x

26.4 ± 0.9y

6.6 ± 0.4c

14.2 ± 6d

9.6 ± 0.4c

13.9 ± 1.1d

34.6 ± 1.5a

48.8 ± 3.1a

33.4 ± 0.8b

38.4 ± 1.5b

13.4 ± 0.113.41 ± 0.1

13.3 ± 0.113.3 ± 0.1



MaleMale

FemaleFemale

15.8 ± 0.9x

22.0 ± 1.2y

25.6 ± 1.7x

29.0 ± 0.7y

7.2 ± 0.4c

13.6 ± 1.4d

12.0 ± 0.7c

18.2 ± 1.3d

39.8 ± 0.9a

47.7 ± 2.3a

35.3 ± 1.2b

44.2 ± 1.9b

14.4 ± 0.114.1 ± 0.1

14.4 ± 0.114.4 ± 0.1



MaleMale

FemaleFemale

16.4 ± 4.0x

24.7 ± 1.5y

23.1 ± 0.5x

27.3 ± 0.6y

8.7 ± 2.5c

19.7 ± 1.7d

11.2 ± 0.4c

15.1 ± 0.7d

41.6 ± 1.6a

59.8 ± 2.2a

36.7 ± 0.7b

40.2 ± 1.2b

ab denote significant differences between males and females at P≤0.05 cd denote significant differences between normal and overweight/obese at P≤0.0001 xy denote significant differences between males and females at P≤0.0001


Olderpersons60yearsandovergenerallyhavediminishingtasteandsmellwhichcouldlead to inadequate food intake. The FNRI-DOST conducteda study todetermine the effect of flavor enhancers on food intake,changesinbodyweight,waistcircumference,blood pressure, body temperature, serumsodium, toleranceor intolerancewithflavorenhancer, and quality of life among olderresidentsofGoldenAcresInstitution.

Theproject useda cross-overdoubleblindrandomizeddesignwhereparticipantsweregiven either a pouch of 0.5 gram flavorenhanceror0.5gramiodizedsaltforlunchorsupper.Resultsshowedthatflavorenhancerwas effective to increase food intake andwaist circumference of male older personsbut not of females. Sodium enhancer andiodizedsaltincreasedsystolicbloodpressureofsubjectsfromnormaltopre-hypertension.

Theserumsodiumlevelsofparticipantswerewithinnormallevelswithflavorenhancerandiodizedsaltalthoughvalueswerehigherwithiodizedsalt.Thebodytemperaturewasnotaffectedbyeitherflavorenhanceroriodizedsalt. Both flavor enhancer and iodizedsalt were positively well-tolerated by theparticipants.Therewasalsoimprovementinthequalityoflifeobservedforbothgenderwiththeadditionofeitherflavorenhanceroriodizedsalt.

The study recommends that meeting thenutritionalneedsofolderpersonsbegivenattention. The use of flavor enhancer inmoderation can be considered in order toincrease the food intake of older persons.Iodized salt can also be used to improvefoodtaste.However,usingitmorethanwhatis needed is not encouraged since a highsodiumintakemayresulttohypertension.


In response to the increasing demand forready-to-drink (RTD) vitamin-rich greenmango juice and the need to reducemicronutrient malnutrition, the FNRI-DOSTtested the commercial viability of the production and fortification of RTD green mango juice based on physico-chemical,microbiological and sensory properties oftheproduct.

A laboratory scale trial was conducted tomodify the FNRI-developed technology onRTDgreenmangojuice.Specificationsoftheraw materials and product as well as thepotencyof the fortificantweredeterminedpriortotheconductofthefortificationtrial.The RTD green mango juice was fortifiedwith 100% vitamin C and 33% vitaminA per 200mL serving size based on theRecommended Energy andNutrient Intakes(RENI) for a Filipino adult 30-39 years ofage. Three production runs using differentprocessing parameters were conducted inlargescaleatBulacanPackagingServiceand

TollPackagingCenter(BPSTPC)todeterminethe best optimum processing parameters.The physico-chemical, microbiological andsensory properties during processing andstorage were determined. Results showedthatthevitaminsAandCcontentsoftheRTDgreenmangojuicedrinkwereretainedafter10 months of storage. The polyethyleneterephthalate(PET)-bottlepackedjuiceshadsignificantlylowergeneralacceptabilitythanglassandfoil-packed.Thetypeofpackagingmaterialwasdeemedtosignificantlyaffectthe stability of juices, with the PET bottle-pack providing stability only for 5 monthscompared with the juices packed in glassbottle and foil pouch which were foundstablefor10months.

Thestudyrecommendsglassbottlesandfoilpouches as good packaging materials forthe RTD green mango juice. Public-privatepartnership is encouraged to acceleratetransferofthefoodfortificationtechnologytohelpreducetheprevalenceofmicronutrientmalnutritioninthecountry.


Determination of accurate energy needs isimportantforhealthplannersbecauseunderor over-estimation can lead to under- orovernutritionofthepopulation.TheInstituteundertook a study to determine the basal metabolic rate (BMR) of 35 selected Filipino adults by indirect calorimetry.Inthisstudy,theBMRwasmeasuredandcomparedwithcommonlyusedpredictiveequationssuchasFAO,Harris-Benedict,OxfordandMifflin-St.Jeor.

Skinfoldthicknessfortricepsandbicepswerehigher among female participants whilenutrient intake particularly energy, proteinand carbohydrate were higher for maleparticipants. The proportion of proteins,fats and carbohydrates was within therecommendedrangeofintakeforFilipinos.

BMRobtainedfromindirectcalorimetryweresignificantly higher for men (1271 + 200kcal)comparedtowomen(1153+199kcal).For both sexes, basal energy from indirectcalorimetrywas1204+205kcal.TheBMRdatameasuredfromReevuecalorimetrywassignificantly lower compared to the FAO,Harris-Benedict,OxfordandMifflin-St.Jeorequations.

Differences in BMR between the indirectcalorimetryweresignificantlyhigherby223+ 180 (95%Cl -285 to -161) using FAOequation,by191+166 (-95%Cl248 to-134)usingtheHarris-Benedictequation,by147+173(95%Cl-206to-87)forOxfordequation,andby107+174(-167to-48)usingtheMifflin-St.Jeorequation.

Theresultssuggestthatactualmeasurementof BMR is a better option if there is anavailable calorimetry machine to calculateBMR. If the option is to use the predictiveformula, theMifflin-St. Jeor formulawouldgiveacloservalueamongtheFilipinoadults.

“The BMR data measured from Reevue calorimetry were significantly lower compared to the FAO,

Harris-Benedict, Oxford and Mifflin-St. Jeor equations.”

TheReevuemetabolicanalyzerwasusedtomeasuretheBMRofparticipantswhowereinafastingstateanddidnotengageinanystrenuous physical activity in the previousday. The participants also had to avoidcaffeineandalcoholintakefourhourspriortoBMRdetermination.

Results showed that for anthropometry, themaleandfemaleparticipantsdidnotdifferintermsofBMIandwaistcircumferencebutwaist tohipratiowashigheramongmales.


Program Addressing Micronutrient Deficiencies

The school feeding program is one of themajor nutrition interventions to addressmalnutrition among children. Studies haveshown that this intervention improves schoolattendance and achievement levels ofchildren.TheFNRI-DOSTconductedastudytoevaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a pre-developed model on school-based supplementary feeding delivery system on the nutritional status of schoolchildren.

A totalof1009 schoolchildren6-12yearsintworandomlyselectedschoolsinTaclobanCityweregiven200mLready-to-drink(RTD)juice fortifiedwith iron,zinc, lysinevitaminsAandCfor120feedingdays.Hemoglobinstatus, weight and height measurementswerecollectedatbaselineandendline.Foodintake was assessed using a 24-hour foodrecallquestionnaireandgradesofchildrenwerecollectedfromclassrecordsofteachers.Pupil leaders were asked to claim their

class’allocationof the juice.Classadvisersaccomplishedattendancesheetswhichweresubmitted to feeding coordinators. Process,gapsorbarriersintheimplementationwerenoted.

Resultsshowedthatafter120feedingdays,mean hemoglobin level, weight and heightand school performance of schoolchildrensignificantly improved. The percentage ofchildrenwithanemiadecreasedsignificantlyfrom100percentto42.3percent.Theschoolsprovidedsafeandsecurestorageareasandpracticedfirstin,firstout(FIFO)policy.

Thestudyfurthershowsthattheestablishedmodelonsupplychainanddistributioncanbe implemented in supplementary feedingprograms. It can also be a venue to instillgood values and proper hygiene amongschoolchildrensuchassenseofresponsibility,prayingandhandwashing.


Consistent with the government’s policy ofprivate-public partnership, the FNRI andWisehill Business Corporation (Wisehill isthe management and consulting companyoverseeing the operation of Mister Donut)ventured into an agreement for thetechnology generation for the production of fortified donut.

Fourtypesofdonutpremixeswerefortifiedwithiron,vitaminAandiodineinlaboratoryscale at the Mister Donut Test Kitchenfollowing the Recommended Energy andNutrient Intakes (RENI) for adult Filipinosofthesenutrientsperservingsizeofdonut.Several types of fortificants were testedto determine the suitable fortificants forthe vehicle. Large scale production ofdonutmixeswasproducedatMisterDonutManufacturingPlantsinPasigandLasPiñasusingtheacceptableformula.

Resultsshowedthatiron,vitaminAandiodineweresubstantiallyretainedafterstorageofdonuts. There was no significant differenceobserved between the fortified andunfortified donuts in terms of appearance,color,odor,textureandgeneralacceptability.Packagingmaterials, nutrition facts,postersand billboards of the top ten variants offortifiedMisterDonutsweredeveloped.Thecountry’sfirstLusogDonutsmadefromVITADoughwaslaunchedinJuly2009andwascommerciallytestedfor1year.Theshelf-lifeofpremixeswas2monthswhenstoredundersimulatedmarketconditions.ThefortificationtechnologywastransferredtoMisterDonutSystemforcommercialization.

“Results showed that iron, vitamin A and iodine

were substantially retained after storage of donuts. There was no significant

difference observed between the fortified and unfortified donuts in terms

of appearance, color, odor, texture and general

acceptability.”


Program Addressing Overnutrition and Non-Communicable Diet-related Diseases (NCDs)

The Philippines is abundant in vegetableslikemalunggayorMoringa oleifera thatareinexpensivesourcesofvitamins,mineralsandantioxidants.TheFNRIearlierdevelopedandstandardized a method for the productionof malunggay leaves powder which wasshownstableforeightmonths.Aprojectwasconductedtoformulatepotentialfunctionalfood products using malunggay leaves powder.

Malunggayleavespowderwasincorporatedin four products which underwent trialformulations for optimization, consumeracceptability, determination of chemical,physico-chemical, microbiological andsensoryproperties,andshelf-lifeestimation.Thefourproductswereready-to-cook(RTC)veggie soup, RTC veggie sauce, breakfastcerealandveggiefishsausage.

Results showed that color was the limitingfactor in all the products developed.

Malunggay leaves powder imparted darkgreen color such that the most acceptableformulationwas theproductwithasensoryscoreof“likeslightly”to“likemoderately”.Based on the Recommended Energy andNutrient Intakes (RENI) for vitamin A andcalcium, the products may significantlycontribute to the requirements for thesenutrients for children aged 1-9 years andwomenaged19-49years.TheRTCveggiesoup, RTC veggie sauce, breakfast cerealswere stable up to four months of storageat room temperature. Veggie fish sausage,storedunderfrozenconditionswasstableuptothreemonths.

Scale-up production should be done todeterminetechnicalandcommercialviabilityofthefourproducts.Itisrecommendedthattheseproductsbepromotedtogovernmentinstitutions as well as to non-governmentorganizations for utilization in feedingprograms.


Development of food products using localsourcesoffructooligosacharides (FOS)suchas yacon, onions, garlic, tomato, lacatanand yellow ginger is encouraged for theproductionofpotentialfunctionalfoods.

Two methods of extraction procedures,namely ShiomiandSalamawerecomparedto determine which one is more applicable to the food samples being analyzed. Theresultsontheanalysisof11differentfoodsamples showed that although there wasno significant difference between the twomethodsintermsofcostofanalysisandruntime,theShiomimethodwasmoreefficientintermsofpercentagerecovery.FOScontentwas highest in yacon, followed by nativeonions, red onion, garlic, tomato, lacatanandyellowgingerwhile therewasnoFOSdetected in saba, white corn, brown sugarandbignayjuice.

“FOS content was highest in yacon, onions, red onion, garlic, tomato, lacatan and

yellow ginger...”

ThestudyrecommendstheuseoftheShiomimethod in the extraction of FOS in foodsamplesandsubsequentquantificationusingHigh Performance Liquid Chromatography(HPLC).ItalsosuggestsdevelopmentofnewfoodproductsutilizinggoodsourcesofFOSsuchasyacon,onions,garlic,tomato,lacatanandyellowginger.


Programs Addressing Food Quality and Safety

To ensure global competitiveness of localfoodproductsandtoavoiddetentionintheimportingcountry’sportofentry,onlyvalidand reliable data should be generatedby food testing laboratories. Total dietaryfiber(TDF)isamandatorynutritionlabelingrequirementinfoodsexportedabroad.TheFNRI assessed the performance of food testing laboratories in the conduct of TDF in wheat flour and produced reference materials (RMs) with assigned values fromProficiencyTest(PT)participants’results.

The organization of TDF Proficiency Test(PT)wasaccordingtoISO/IEC17043:2010Conformity Assessment – GeneralRequirements for Proficiency Testing andISO/IEC 13528:2005 Statistical Methodsfor Use in Proficiency Testing by Inter-Laboratory Comparisons which assisted indecision-making in all PT activities. A total

of 22 laboratories (6 DOST, 8 non-DOSTand8foreign)participatedintheanalysis.ParticipantsreportedawidevariationofTDFresultswith72.7percentofthemrecording“satisfactory” performance. The proficiencytest (PT)onTDFprovidedaneffective toolin assessing laboratory performance onTDF analysis, conducting investigative andcorrective action on unsatisfactory resultsto improve performance and confidence/credibility-buildingforlocallaboratories.

It is recommended that FNRI continuouslyorganize PTs on different food matriceson a regular basis and expand the scopeof componentsbeyondnutrition labeling toprovide readily available, accessible andaffordable analytical quality assurance(AQA) tools to monitor local food testinglaboratoryperformance.


Distribution of physical activity level of schoolchildren by Physical Activity Questionnaire(PAQ) and Heart Rate Monitor (HRM)

PAQ HRM TOTAL

Inactive Moderately active

Inactive 312 274 586

Moderately active

33 21 54

TOTAL 345 295 640

Comparison of HRM with PAQ Method

Sensitivity 90.4%

Specificity 7.1%

Positive Predictive Value 53.2%

Percent Agreement 52.0%

Program for Development of Tools and Standards

Putting priority to valid and reliableinstruments,astudywasdoneby theFNRI-DOST to validate the physical activity questionnaire (PAQ) in a physical activity intervention for schoolchildren. A totalof 640 schoolchildrenwere assessed usingthePAQmethodandtheheartratemonitor(HRM).ValiditywasassessedusingheartratemonitoringcriterionmeasurewhilesensitivityandspecificitywereappliedtovalidatethePAQ.

Results showed that thePAQsensitivitywas90.4percent,specificityof7.1percentanda positive predictive value (PPV) of 53.2percent. The percent agreement betweenHRM and PAQ is 52 percent.With a fewnumber of these false positives and largefalse negatives, a less active PAQ screentestisgoodatconfirmingthatachildislessactive.

“With a few number of these false positives and

large false negatives, a less active PAQ screen test is

good at confirming that a child is less active.”

Scoring system:

Heart Rate Monitor(beats per minute)

Physical Activity Questionnaire Method

(scores)

< 110 Less active110– 159 Moderately active>160 Active

1– 7 Less active8 – 14 Moderately active>14 Active


In response to the downward consumptionofcornandcornproductsandroots/tubers,andtoincreasedietarysourcesofenergyintheFilipinodiet, theFNRI-DOSTdevelopedand printed the 2011 FNRI Menu Guide Calendar featuring recipes that use thesefooditems.

Recipes were developed based on theresultsofaseriesoffocusgroupdiscussion(FGD)amongFNRIstaffwhichexploredandelicitedfeelingsaboutenergy-givingfoods.A two-series trial formulations and sensoryevaluation of 15 recipes were conducted.Estimated energy and nutrient contributionper servingof the recipeswere calculatedand photo documentation was carried out.The layout,coverand inside-pagesdesignsof thecalendarwere linedwith the theme,“Meeting the energy needs of the familythrough the consumption of rootcrops andcorn”, ina full-colorwall calendar.Articlesonthenutritionalandhealthbenefitsofcornandrootcropswerealsoincorporated.

The final output was a calendar for 2011that featured 12 recipes which werealso incorporated in twelve 7-day cyclemenus for normal, healthy individualswhileconsidering specialdietary concerns of theundernourished.Theprintingof1,000copieswasmadepossiblethroughfundingsupportofUNILEVERPhilippines.

“... the FNRI-DOST developed and printed the 2011 FNRI

Menu Guide Calendar featuring recipes that use corn, roots and tubers.”


Toestimateandevaluate theadequacyoffolatefromfoodofthepopulation,theFNRI-DOST developed a handbook on folate content of foods consumed by Filipinos.Thehandbookcanbeusedinstudiesregardingdiet-health-disease relationships especiallyamongwomenandolderpeople.

The handbook was developed from thedatabase of foods items consumed byFilipinos containing folate gathered fromvarioussources.Pre-testingoftheprototypewasconductedbythePhilippineInformationAgency (PIA) among nutrition researchers,nutritionist-dietitiansinhospitalsandnutritionprofessors who are potential users of thehandbook. A total of six hundred fortyfive (645) food itemswere included in thehandbook. The compiled data on folatefoundinthehandbookwere156fooditemsfromthePhilippineFoodCompositionTable(FCT) 1990, 149 contributed by 16 localfoodmanufacturers,andtheremaining340sourcedfromforeignFCTssuchasDenmark(2008),Finland(2009),NewZealand(2009),andUnitedStatesofAmerica(2009).

Thefinalhandbookis7”x10”insizeconsistingof 93 pages with International StandardBook Number (ISBN) 978-971-8769-26-3.The handbook is informative, easy to readandhandyandishopedtoservetheneedsofthefoodandnutritioncommunity.

“The handbook is informative, easy to read

and handy and is hoped to serve the needs of the food and nutrition community.”


Theincreasingprevalenceofchronicdiseasessuch as diabetes mellitus, cardiovasculardiseases and cancer have made peoplenowadaysconsciousofwhattoeatandhowit affects their lives. The use of glycemicindex (GI) of foods was introduced toprovideadditional informationaboutfoodstobeconsideredalongwiththeirnutritionalcomposition to assist in food choice. Theglycemicindexistheglucoseresponseofanindividualtofoodandcancontributeinthepropercontrolandmanagementofdiabetesmellitus.

TheFNRI-DOSTdevelopedahandbook on the glycemix index of carbohydrate foods commonly consumed in the Philippinesthatcanbeusedinplanningdietsforpeoplewith special needs, particularly in themanagementofcarbohydrateintake.Atotalof88foodswereincludedinthehandbook,

arranged according to the grouping ofthe FNRI-DOST Food Composition Tablesparticularly rice/rice products/noodles/bakery products, rootcrops, tubers andproducts, nuts and legumes, fruits andproducts,vegetables,andsugarsandsyrups.Thetablesgiveinformationontheavailablecarbohydrates ingrams, the serving size ingrams,thedietaryfibercontentingramsper100gram-sample (g/100g)aswellas theinulin,fructoseandfructo-oligisaccharideinparenthesisandbracketsunderthedietaryfibercolumn,theglycemicindex(GI)valuesanditsclassificationaslow,mediumandhigh.

The handbook will be a good guide fornutritionist-dietitians, people with diabetes,andthegeneralpopulationintherightchoicesof carbohydrate foods for maintenance ofhealth.


Nutritional Assessment and Monitoring

Data on zinc status worldwide is still verylimitedanditsprevalenceremainsunknowninmostpopulation.TheFNRI-DOSTundertookastudytodetermine serum zinc levels and magnitude of deficiencyamongpreschoolchildren,aged6monthsto5years,femaleadolescents, 13-19 years, elderly persons,60yearsandover,andpregnantwomen.

Serum zinc was determined by atomicabsorption spectrometry (AAS) andprevalence and magnitude of deficiencywasevaluatedusingthe2004InternationalZincNutritionConsultativeGroup(IZiNCG)’ssuggestedlowercut-offsandguidelinesforpublichealthconcern.

Results showed that the prevalence of zincdeficiency was 21.6 percent among thepreschoolchildren,20.6percentamongtheadolescentfemales,28.4percentamongtheelderly,and21.5percentamongpregnantwomen.Maleelderlyweremoreat-riskthantheirfemalecounterpartwithprevalenceoflow serum zinc levels of 33.6 percent and24.5percent,respectively.Thelowestmeanzincconcentration(75.13+1.70microgram/deciliter) was observed among pregnantwomen.Meanserumzinclevelsdecreaseandzincdeficiencyincreaseswiththeprogressionofgestationalperiod.

“Results showed that the prevalence of zinc deficiency was 21.6%

among preschool children 6 months – 5 years, 20.6% among adolescent females, 13-19 years, 28.4% among

the elderly, and 21.5% among pregnant women.”

Based on IZiNCG’s suggested guidelinesforzincaspublichealthconcern,zincstatusamongtheseselectedpopulationgroupswasgenerally of high magnitude with greaterthan20percentprevalencecut-off.Thestudyrecommendsthatmoreepidemiologicstudiesbe undertaken, particularly in assessingthe risk factors to the development of zincdeficiency, to produce a strong frameworkforapreventiveprogram.


In-depth and Correlation Studies

The status of consumption of rice, thePhilippines’mainstaplefood,servesas thebasisindrawinguppoliciesofitsproductionandimportation.TheFNRI-DOSTundertookan analysis of the consumption of rice and other staple foods among Filipino households from 1993 to 2008.

Atotalof4050householdsin1993and4880in2008wereincludedassamplehouseholdsusing multi-stage sampling design. Percapitaintakeofriceandotherstapleswereanalyzed, processed and evaluated usingthe Household Dietary Evaluation System(HDES).

Results showed that the mean per capitariceintakein1993was272gramsperdayand307gramsin2008showingthatriceisstillthemajorstapleofFilipinos.Percapitaintakeofmilledcornwas34gramsin1993and18gramsin2008.

Boththeincreaseinriceconsumptionandthedecrease in the intakeofmilled cornwerestatisticallysignificant.

“Results showed that the mean per capita rice intake in 1993 was 272 grams per day and 307 grams in 2008, showing that rice is still the major staple of Filipinos. Per capita intake of milled corn was 34 grams in 1993 and

18 grams in 2008.”

Regional consumption showed that CentralVisayas, Northern Mindanao, Davao andZamboanga Peninsula consume a mixtureof rice and corn. The data will serve asbasis in formulating programs and policiesthat address the demand for rice andsustainability for rice production throughresearchanddevelopment.


Recognizing the significant role of linkingresearch and policy, the FNRI-DOSTundertookan analysis of food and nutrition researches towards policy translation and advocacy. It consisted of two componentsspecifically, capabilitybuildingof technicalstaff through trainings on policy analysisandresearch,andtranslationandwritingofpolicystatements.Thepolicygapsidentifiedinthe2008NationalNutritionSurveywereanalyzedandreviewedforpolicytranslation.

Six policy statements were craftedparticularly on the following topics (a)undernutrition among young children, (b)infant and young child feeding practices,

Information and Communication Technology

Constant exposure to food and nutritioninformationdatadelivered through variousmeans of communication channels andstrategies is crucial. The FNRI-DOST andNestle Philippines, Inc. (NPI) embarkedin a partnership in the development, implementation and evaluation of the NutritionSchool.ph, an online school onnutritioninthePhilippines.

(c)nutritionallyat-riskpregnantwomenandlowbirthweightbabies,(d)householdfoodsecurity,(e)anemiaamongchildrenandtheirmothers,and(f)universalsaltiodization.

Thesetofpolicystatementswhichisthefirstoutput,willbedisseminatedtotheprospectivestakeholders at the local and nationallevels with the vision of further translationinto resolutions, memoranda, departmentordersandotherpolicydocuments.Thesetofpolicyresearchconceptproposals,whichis the second output, is envisioned to beimplementedaspartoftheresearchagendaoftheInstitute.


The school is a creative convergence ofeducation,nutritionandICT.Theschoolisforfreeandveersawayfromtheconventionallytediousclassroomortrainingenvironmentbyoffering an interactive setting that is bothinformativeandentertaining.Theprojecthadfour components particularly, developmentof themodules and othermulti-media andICT based packages, implementation, andmonitoringandevaluationofutilizationandstatusoftheschool.

There were six modules developednamely basic nutrition, nutrition in the lifecycle, nutrition and disease, foods, mealmanagement, and state of nutrition in thePhilippines.

A pretested on-line self-administeredquestionnairewasusedtoevaluatetheschool.Atotalof1,897onlineinvitationsweresenttoenrolleesofwhich134expressedinterestto join the study. Outof the134,only52respondentssubmittedandaccomplishedthequestionnairecompletely.

Evaluation results showed that, in terms ofcontent,theparticipantsfoundthelengthandamount of information just right, words orlanguagefamiliar,modulesunderstandable,examsrangingfromaveragetomoderatelydifficultandtheschoolitselfuseful.Intermsofperceivedeffects,nearlyallrespondents

thoughtthattheschoolwashelpfulinarrivingat healthy choices, aided in planning andpreparingmeals,guidedtheminmanagingcertain lifestyle diseases encouraged themtohaveregularphysicalactivityandmadethemawareofnutritionservices.

Afterthreeyearsofbeingavailableonline,the NutritionSchool.ph showed to be ausefulonlineeducational toolbasedon theexperiencesoftheusers.

“After three years of being available online, the NutritionSchool.ph showed

to be a useful online educational tool based

on the experiences of the users.”


Contract Researches on Food and NutritionIn 2010, 43 contract researches were entered into by the FNRI-DOST. With this number, 9 contract researches were funded by 5 private industries, 23 contract researches from 10 government agencies, 4 contract researches from 4 international funding agencies, 1 contract

Contract ResearchesName of

Business/ Organization

Contact Person Title/Description Start End Staff Responsible Funds(Php)

A. Private Industries

The Coca-Cola Export Corporation

Jose Bayani D. Baylon(02) [email protected]

Evaluating the effectiveness & efficiency of a school-based delivery of fortified juice drink

July 2009

Dec. 2010

Dr. Imelda A. [email protected]

700,000

The Coca- Cola Export Corporation

Jose Bayani D. Baylon(02) [email protected]

Feasibility study in the implementation of the PAG among elementary Children

Jan. 2010

Dec. 2012

Dr. Celeste C. [email protected]

1,481,000

San Pablo Manufacturing Corp.

Ms. Sally Faylon(02) 8911919

Technology generation and transfer of margarine fortified w/ vit. A & B, iron, iodine, omega 3 & fatty acids

Mar. 2010

On going

Ms. Marcela C. [email protected]

48,000

Nestle Phils, Inc.

Ms. Corazon V. Sager(02) 8980001

Nutrition School.phYear 3

Oct. 2007

Dec. 2010

Dr. Zenaida V. [email protected]

131,000

Wyeth Phils, Inc.

Jowena Lebranifacil(02) 884 6600(02) 843 0941

Assessment of food & nutrient of 1-3 year-old children

Oct. 2010

Feb. 2011

Ms. Adrienne [email protected]

430,000

Mang Kiko Catering Services

Mr. Reynaldo R. SyMs. Melissa N. Dizon(02) 853-1614

Evaluation of nutrient adequacy of meal at the Bureau of Corrections

April 2010

May 2010

Ms. Marrietta M. [email protected]

25,000

Mang Kiko Catering Services

Mr. Reynaldo R. SyMs. Melissa N. Dizon(02) 853-1614

Evaluation of nutrient adequacy of meal at the Bureau of Corrections

Oct. 2010

Nov. 2010

Ms. Marrietta M. [email protected]

33,000

Universal Robina Corporation (URC)

Ms. Nenita R. LicupGroup Manager,Beverage Packaging Dev. Tech. Dept.

The efficacy of a drink containing L-carnitine & complex carbohydrates or EGCG on the body composition

Oct. 2009

Feb. 2010

Dr. Trinidad P. [email protected]

891,000

Nestle Phils, Inc.

Ms. Babylyn Cayabyab(02) [email protected]

The efficacy of milk consumption among 6 year-old children

Oct. 2010

On going

Dr. Trinidad P. [email protected]. Imelda A. [email protected]

3,065,000

research from 1 non-government organization 5 contract researches from 4 academic institutions and 1 contract research from 1 professional organization. The contract researches generated a total of Php 50,255,677.78 for the Institute.


Name of Business/

Organization


Five N&I Food Corporation

Mr. Noel Y. Lim936 2588;355 7237

Technology generation for the production of nutritious instant rice meal

Jan. 2009

Dec. 2010

Joyce R. [email protected]

623,200.30

B. International Funding Agencies

World Health Organization

Dr. L.T. Cavalli Sforza(02) 338 - [email protected]

7th NNS Phils 2008: Serum zinc levels of various Filipino population groups

May 2010

Oct. 2010

Ms. Leah A. [email protected]

816,000

UNICEF Dr. Pura [email protected]

Modeling on the commercialization of iron fortified rice in selected districts of Zambales

Aug. 2010

Dec. 2010


2,472,000

Neys Van Hoogstraten Foundation, The Netherlands

Laila SchoutenExecutive Secretary+31 (0) 70-750-4808

Backyard home food production towards hunger mitigation and dietary modification

Oct. 2010

Mar. 2012

Ms. Julieta B. [email protected]

509,000

ILSI-JapanTAIYO-KAGAKUMAFF

Takashi Togami (ILSI- Japan)(03) [email protected]@dd.catv.ne.jp

Noboru Sakaguchi (Taiyu Kagaku)[email protected]

Hikotaka Hashimoto, Ph.D. (MAFF)[email protected]

Modeling on the commercialization of iron-fortified rice in selected districts in Zambales

Nov. 2010

Oct. 2011


1,298,000

Contract Researches (continuation)


Name of Business/

Organization


C. Government Agencies

DOST-GIA through PCHRD

Dr. Jaime C. [email protected]

Implementation of the project “7th NNS Philippines 2008: Reassessment of the prevalence of HPN, dyslipidemia, DM, & assessment of the prevalence of parasitological infestation”

2008 2010 Dr. Mario V. Capanzana [email protected]

96,610

DOST-GIA through PCIEERD

Engr. Raul [email protected]

Implementation of the project “Sustaining food product development of functional food

Dec. 2009

Dec. 2010

Ms. Rosemarie G. [email protected]

4,365,000



Establishment, implementation & maintenance systems in all RDIs and ROs: Project 4 – Upgrading of facilities of the DOST RDIs in support of R&D and S&T activities

Aug. 2007

Dec. 2010

Dr. Benjamin Molano 3,464,980.78

DOST-GIA throughMIRDC-DOST and PCHRD

Engr. Agustin M. [email protected]

Establishment, implementation & maintenance systems in all RDIs and ROs: Project 1 – Implementation and Maintenance of laboratory accreditation in all DOST laboratories in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025

2005 2010 Teresita R. [email protected]

1,559,768.00




Name of Business/

Organization


DOST-GIA through NRCP

Prof. Fortunato T. Dela [email protected]

Engaging industry partners in business opportunities

July 2010

Dec. 2010

Dr. Mario V. [email protected]

209,800

DOST-GIA throughDOST-SETUP

Dr. Carol [email protected]

Technical Assistance Program for MSMEs Development

Aug. 2010

Aug. 2011


2,398,444

DOST-GIA through PCHRD

Dr. Jaime C. [email protected]

Nutrition School on Camera

Aug. 2010

June 2011


984,055

DOST-HRDP Atty. Mario P. [email protected]

Capacity building on F&N policy research: from conceptualization to communicating recommendations

Aug. 2010

Dec. 2010


101,300



Combating double-burden malnutrition through industry driven R&D programs: Study 1. the effect of FNRI complementary food blend and snack foods on the NS of 6 months to 3 year old children in the DOST Sulong Pinoy Intervention Strategy

Study 2. Handbook on nutrient composition of selected Philippine vegetables & standardized recipes

Study 3. Development of potential functional food products

Study 4. Efficacy study on root crops as functional foods

Dec. 2010

Dec. 2010

Dec. 2009

Dec.2010

Nov. 2011

Nov. 2011

Dec. 2010

Nov.2011


Ms. Ennata M. Aveñ[email protected]

Ms. Marietta M. [email protected]



245,090

490,480

729,723

457,107

DOST-GIA through DOST-SETUP


Training workshop on Technology Needs Assessment for the DOST SET UP Implements

Nov. 2010

Dec. 2011


738,320


Name of Business/

Organization



Dr. Carol M. [email protected]

R&D Program for Brown Rice - Optimization, Functionality & Utilization in the Phil.: Proj.1. Optimization studies for the improvement of shelf life of brown rice

Dec. 16,

2010

Dec. 15,

2011


5,000


Dr. Carol M. [email protected]

R&D Program for Brown Rice - Optimization, Functionality & Utilization in the Phil.: Proj.2. Mineral bioavailability, dietary fiber & fermentability characteristics of optimization of brown rice and its developed products

Dec. 16,

2010

Dec. 15,

2011


3,000.00

UP-PGH Dr. Perpetua C. [email protected]

Urinary Iodine Excretion levels & thyroid function among pregnant women

Feb. 2010

Feb. 2010


37,000

Philippine Coconut Authority

Mr. Oscar Garin and Ms. Dina [email protected]

Glycemic index of pasteurized coco sap

June 2010

July 2010


150,000

DA-BAR Nicomedes P. [email protected]. Jude [email protected]

2008 NNS – Individual food consumption

Oct. 2008

May 2011

Ms Corazon M. Cerdeñ[email protected]

2,978,000

PCARRD-DOST Dr. Patricio S. [email protected]/[email protected]

Empowering stakeholders of the accelerated hunger mitigation program through nutrition communication & technology transfer

Aug. 2010

July 2013


876,000

DOH Dr. Yolanda [email protected]

7th NNS Phils. 2008 – Level of iodine in HH salt at the regional level & in selected provinces (Region VI)

Jan. 2009

Dec. 2010

Ms. Milagros C. [email protected]

1,000,000

PhilRice Dr. Sergio FranciscoMs. Alice Briones+639168918698

Consumption of rice & other staple foods among Filipino households

Oct. 2010

May 2010

Ms. Adrienne [email protected]

188,000



Name of Business/

Organization


DOST-GIA through TAPI

Prof. Fortunato T. Dela Peñ[email protected]

2010 Technology Fair Exhibit fabrication

July 2010

Dec. 2010


140,000

DOST-GIA throughPCIERD


Upgrading of facilities of the DOST RDIs in support of R&D and S&T services Y4

Aug. 2009

Dec. 2010

Dr. Benjamin [email protected]

2,975,000



Setting up of processing facilities for the production of flour made from root crops, cereals, legumes & vegetables

Aug. 2009

Aug. 2010

Dr. Benjamin [email protected]

10,641,000



Development of beverage products from yacon

Dec. 2008


35,000

DOST-GIA through PCIERD

Teresita R. [email protected]

Organization of Proficiency Test on total dietary fiber in wheat flour

Jan. 2010

Mar. 2010

Ms. Teresita R. Portugal [email protected]

310,230

D. AcademeUniversity of the Philippines Los Baños and PhilRice

Dr. Benjamin Juliano [email protected]. Angelina [email protected]

Glucose response & satiety study of several rice

Feb. 2010

July 2010

Dr. Trinidad P. [email protected]@yahoo.com

300,000

University of the Philippines Los Baños

Dr. Fe [email protected]

Breastmilk iron from iron supplemented mothers and serum ferritin levels of their breastfed infants

April 2010

Sept. 2011


189,000

University of the Philippines Los Baños and PhilRice

Dr. Benjamin Juliano [email protected]. Angelina [email protected]

Glycemic index of brown rice

Feb. 2010

July 2010


100,000

Ateneo de Manila University

Fr. Bienvenido Nebres, S.J.426 6001

Glycemic index of coconut water

Nov. 2010

Dec. 2010


150,000

Ateneo de Manila University

Fr. Bienvenido Nebres, S.J.426 6001

Glycemic index of formulated coco water drink

Dec. 2010

April 2011


150,000

E. Professional Organization

Multi-Sectoral Task Force

Dr. Dante D. [email protected]

7th NNS: Phil. ’08: Health Survey Component or NNHES II

May 2008

Apr. 2010


2,300,000



Patents and Publications

Intellectual Property Rights

Date Filed Title/Registry No. Type

A. Filed

May 21, 2010 Low-fat, Low sugar Ice Cream Utility Model

July 1, 2010 Instant Rice Meal Utility Model

B. Approved

Nov. 25, 2010 Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos (NGF) Jingle Entitled: Wastong Nutrisyon

Copyright


Scientific Papers Published

Title of Scientific PaperAuthor/s Publication

Name E-mail Address Tel. No. Name/Type of Journal

Date Published

Prevalence and Factors Associated with Riboflavin Deficiency Among Filipino Pregnant Women, 6th National Nutrition Survey

Michael SeraficoRevelita CheongMa. Isabel CabreraLeah PerlasJuanita Madriaga

[email protected] 837 2071 loc. 2281

PhilippineJournal ofNutrition

January toDecember2007

Prevalence and Correlates of Multiple Micronutrient Deficiencies Among Filipino Pregnant Women

Josefina DesnacidoRevelita CheongLeah PerlasJuanita MarcosJuanita Madriaga


PhilippineJournal ofNutrition

July toDecember2006

Folate Deficiency Among Filipino Pregnant Women, 6th National Nutrition Survey

Revelita I. CheongJosefina A. DesnacidoLeah A. PerlasJuanita A. MadriagaJuanita M. Marcos

[email protected] 837 2071 loc.

2281

The PhilippineJournal of NutritionVol. 53, No. 3-4

July toDecember2006

KINETI-KIDS: Its Fun to be Fit Program: Anthropometric Results

Consuelo L. OrenseCeleste C. Tanchoco, Dr.PHMildegarde C. Capistrano

[email protected]@fnri.dost.gov.ph

837 2071 loc. 2299

Journal of Nutritionist-Dietitians’Association of the Philippines (JNDAP)22(1&2): 5-12

2008

Nutrient Intake from Food Frequency Questionnaire Compared to 24-Hour Recall and Blood Lipids Among Individuals Aged 15 years old and Above

Consuelo L. OrenseCeleste C. Tanchoco, Dr.PHEvelyn O. dela CruzFelicidad V. Velandria

[email protected]@fnri.dost.gov.ph

837 2071 loc. 2299

JNDAP21(1&2): 19-27

2007

Effectiveness of the “Whiz Kids Through Fitness Program”

Rodolfo F. Florentino, MDCeleste C. Tanchoco, Dr.PHSanirose S. Orbeta, MSFAD,Consuelo L. OrenseGemma P. YuchingtatZenaida V. Narciso, Ph.D.Catherine C. LumbaMarilou R. Galang

[email protected] 8372071 loc. 2299

JNDAP21(1&2): 1-9

2007

Physical Fitness TestingComponent of KINETI-KIDS IProject in Public and Private Schools in Metro Manila

Michael Angelo G. LijaucoFerdinand A. BagunuMarietta P. RodriguezCeleste C. Tanchoco, Dr.PH


JNDAP22(1&2): 26-32

2008




Date Published

Physical Activity of Older Schoolchildren, 11-18 Years Old, in the City of Manila

Gemma P. YuchingtatCeleste C. Tanchoco,Dr.PHErmelita N. BautistaMildred T. AquinoConsuelo L. OrensePhilippine Association of the Study of Overweight and Obesity (PASOO)

[email protected]. 8372071 loc. 2299

JNDAP 20(1&2): 21-30

2006

Borg’s Category Ratio Scale as Proxy Indicator of Heart Rate among Filipino Elite Cyclists

Michael Angelo G. LijaucoConsuelo L. OrenseCeleste C. Tanchoco,Dr.PHLeonora N. Panlasigui,PhD


JNDAP88(2): 13-18

2009-2010

An Evaluation of the Implementation of Indicators for a Healthy Weight Promoting School among Selected Schools in Metro Manila

Merlyn G. Tajan,Celeste C. Tanchoco,Dr.PHErmelita N. Bautista


Journal of Philippine Medical Association

(2009-2010) 88(1):1-12

Formulation of Indicators for a Healthy Weight PromotingSchool

Merlyn G. Tajan,Celeste C. Tanchoco,Dr.PH Ermelita N. Bautista


JPMA (2009-2010) 88(1): 19-26

Physical Activity Assessment Using Heart Rate Monitor

Marietta P. RodriguezCeleste C. Tanchoco,Dr.PHFerdinand A. Bagunu


JNDAP22(1&2): 13-18

2008

Kineti-Kids Program: AnOverview

Celeste C. Tanchoco,Dr.PHMildegarde C. Capistrano


JNDAP 22(2): 1-4

2008

Kineti-Kids: A Fitness Program for Schoolchildren. The Physical Activity Component

Gemma P. YuchingtatCeleste C. Tanchoco,Dr.PHConsuelo L. OrenseArsenia J. CruzMilagros F. Villadolid


JNDAP 22(1-2): 18-25

January -December2008

Optimization of the Processing Parameters for the Production of Flour Made from Coconut Residue Using Response Surface Methodology

Rosemarie G. Garcia [email protected] 8391836 Journal of Nutrition

July 2010

The Potential Health Benefits of Legumes as a Good Source of Dietary Fiber

Trinidad P. TrinidadAida C. MallillinAnacleta S. LoyolaRosario S. SagumRosario R. Encabo


British Journal of Nutrition

2010

Glycemic Index of Commonly Consumed Carbohydrate Foods in the Philippines

Trinidad P. TrinidadAida C. MallillinRosario S. SagumRosario R. Encabo

[email protected] 837 2071 Journal of Functional Foods

2010

Scientific Papers Published (continuation)


Scientific Papers Published (continuation)



Date Published

Provision of Proficiency Test (PPT) Scheme on Proximate and Mineral Analysis: Philippine Experience

Teresita R. PortugalMildred A. UdarbeJulita G. ArdeñaLeah N. CastilloSheila T. Mendez

[email protected] 8372071 Journal of Food

Composition Analyses

2010

High Calcium Milk Prevents Overweight and Obesity Among post-menopausal Women

Imelda A. Agdepa, PhD [email protected] 8372071 Food and Nutrition Bulletin

2010

Modeling and Innovative Approaches to Nutrition Education as component to SAPREM (Sustainable Agriculture, Participatory Research and Extension Model)

Chona M. FernandezJose R. Medina, PhD

[email protected] 8372071 Philippine Journal of Nurition

2010

How Safe are our Streetfoods?

Mario V. Capanzana, PhDMa. Julia Golloso-Gubat

[email protected] 8372071 Philippine Journal of Nutrition

2010

New Technology and Health: Meeting Asia’s Nutrition and Food Safety Challenges

Mario V. Capanzana, PhDMa. Julia Golloso-Gubat

[email protected] 8372071 Philippine Journal of Nutrition

2010

Scientific Papers Presented (International)

Title of Paper Author/Presenter Place/Venue DatePresented

Bioavailability of Iron from Milk Fortified with Ferrous Sammonium Phospate in Healthy Young Children

Dr. Peter KastenmayerDr. Trinidad P. TrinidadDr. Richard Hurrell

Bioavailability 2010 Conference, Asilomar, Pacific Groove, California, USA

September 26-30, 2010

Dietary Fiber and Mineral Availability of Some Local Potential Functional Foods in the Philippines

Dr. Trinidad P. Trinidad Bioavailability 2010 Conference, Asilomar, Pacific Groove, California, USA


Comparative Efficacy of Ferrous Sulfate and Micronized Dispersible Ferric Pyrophosphate on Iron Status when Use as Fortificants in Rice

Dr. Imelda A. Agdepa Bioavailability 2010 Conference, Asilomar, Pacific Groove, California, USA


Awareness Campaign on the Nutrition and Health Benefits of Functional Foods

Dr. Zenaida V. NarcisoPoster Presentation

5th Asian Congress of DieteticsBangkok, Thailand

November 10-12, 2010

A Process Evaluation of a School-Based Intervention Program for Healthy Weight Management: Kineti-Kids

Dr. Celeste C.TanchocoPoster & Oral Presentations-Program

5th Asian Congress of DieteticsBangkok, Thailand

November 10-12, 2010


Title of Paper Author/Presenter

Place/Venue/Conference

Date Presented

State of Nutrition: Philippines, 2008 - Iodine Nutriture

Dr. Mario V. Capanzana Diamond Hotel, Roxas Blvd., Manila

January 23, 2010

MDG 1: Hunger Reduction: Are we in the right track? (Evidence from the NNS)

Dr. Jocelyn A. Juguan Traders Hotel, Manila February 2, 2010

7th National Nutrition Survey: 2008 Nutrition Situation in the Philippines Zamboanga Peninsula in Focus

Mrs. Corazon M. CerdeñaMrs. Ma. Lilibeth Patalen-DascoMs. Leah A. Perlas

Jepoy’s Grill, Pagadian City February 4, 2010

The State of the Nation’s Nutrition: 7th NNS: 2008

Dr. Mario V. Capanzana United Laboratories, Mandaluyong City

February 11, 2010

Salt Consumption in the Philippines Dr. Mario V. Capanzana Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila Hotel, Q.C.

February 13, 2010

Infant Feeding Dr. Celeste C. Tanchoco Windmills and Rainforest, Q.C.

February 15, 2010

Training of Trainers on the WHO-CGS for Nutritional Assessment of Schoolchildren (Regional Level)

Ms. Teresa S. Mendoza Ecotech Center, Cebu City February 16-17, 2010

7th National Nutrition Survey: 2008 Nutrition Situation in the Philippines Central Luzon in Focus

Dr. Mario V. Capanzana Social Action Center of Pampanga (SACOP), San Fernando, Pampanga

February 18, 2010

Training of Trainers on the WHO-CGS for Nutritional Assessment of Schoolchildren (Division Level)

Ms. Teresa S. Mendoza Development Academy of the Philippines, Tagaytay

February 22-23, 2010

Food Insecurity in the Philippines Dr. Jocelyn A. Juguan SEARCA, Los Baños, Laguna

February 26, 2010

7th National Nutrition Survey: 2008 Nutrition Situation in the Philippines Western Visayas in Focus

Dr. Jocelyn A. JuguanMs. Ma. Lilibeth Patalen-DascoCharmaine A. Duante

Iloilo Grande Hotel, Iloilo City

March 2, 2010


Ms. Teresa S. Mendoza Philippine Ports Authority, San Fabian, Pangasinan

March 2-3, 2010

Scientific Papers Presented (Local)

Title of Paper Author/Presenter Place/Venue DatePresented

Building Partnership for Better Health in Pacific Island Countries: The Opportunity for Rice Fortification

Dr. Mario V.Capanzana (Speaker)

Sydney, Australia December 3 to 4, 2010

Regional Consultation on Food-Based Dietary Guidelines for Countries in the South East Asia Region. Philippines: Country Update

Dr. Celeste C. Tanchoco New Delhi, India December 6-9, 2010

Scientific Papers Presented (International) (continuation)


Scientific Papers Presented (Local) (continuation)



Date Presented

7th National Nutrition Survey: 2008 Nutrition Situation in the Philippines Eastern Visayas in Focus

Dr. Mario V. Capanzana Hotel Alejandro, Tacloban City, Leyte

March 4, 2010

7th National Nutrition Survey: 2008 Nutrition Situation in the Philippines Cagayan Valley in Focus

Ms. Ma. Lilibeth Patalen-DascoMs. Adrienne S. Constantino

Ivory Hotel and Convention Center, Tuguegarao City

March 8, 2010


Ms. Teresa S. Mendoza Ecotech Center, Cebu City March 9-10, 2010

7th National Nutrition Survey: 2008 Nutrition Situation in the Philippines Region X in Focus

Ms. Adrienne S. ConstantinoMs. Charmaine A. Duante

D’ Budgetel, Cagayan de Oro City

March 11, 2010

Nutritional and Health Benefits of Rootcrops

Dr. Trinidad P. Trinidad Philippine Rootcrops, Baybay Leyte

March 15-16, 2010

7th National Nutrition Survey: 2008 Nutrition Situation in the Philippines Bicol Region in Focus

Dr. Mario V. Capanzana Kanzo Hall and Restaurant, Legaspi City

March 16, 2010


Ms. Teresa S. Mendoza Ecotech Center, Cebu City March 16-17, 2010

Talk on Role of Glutamate on Health and Nutrition (organized by Ajinomoto)

Dr. Celeste C. Tanchoco Taal Vista Hotel,Tagaytay City

March 23, 2010

The State of the Nation’s Nutrition: 7th NNS: 2008

Dr. Mario V. Capanzana Nestle Philippines, Makati City

March 26, 2010

How to Maintain a Balance Diet and Daily Recommended Consumption Amounts of Different Foods

Dr. Celeste C. Tanchoco Pearl Garden Hotel(organized byTCCEC)

March 27, 2010

7th National Nutrition Survey: 2008 Nutrition Situation in the Philippines Ilocos Region in Focus

Dr. Mario V. Capanzana ORT Connubity Multipurpose Coop, San Fernando City, La Union

March 30, 2010

Understanding Nutrion and Health through Biochemistry

Dr. Trinidad P. Trinidad 25th Chemistry Congress, Subic, Zambales

April 8-10, 2010

Nutrional and Dietary Supplements in Sports: The Biochemist Point of View

Dr. Trinidad P. Trinidad Recent Advances in Sports Nutrition, St. Luke’s Hospital, Global City

April 28, 2010

Facts about MSG - Role of Glutamatein Health and Nutrition

Dr. Celeste C. Tanchoco Visayas Ave.,Quezon City

April 28, 2010

Orientation Seminar on the “WHO Child Growth”

Ms. Teresa S. Mendoza Ermita, Manila May 6, 2010

Training of Trainers on Micronutrient Program and Growth Assessment

Ms. Teresa S. Mendoza Department of Health, Baguio City

May 17-20, 2010




Date Presented

You Are What You Eat Dr. Trinidad P. Trinidad Centro Escolar University, Manila

May 27, 2010

7th National Nutrition Survey: Biochemical Survey Component: Vitamin A Nutriture

Ms. Leah A. Perlas FNRI July 6-7, 2010

Prevalence of Selected Risk Factors to NCD’s: Part II

Ms. Charmaine A. Duante

FNRI July 6-7, 2010

7th National Nutrition Survey: Government Program Participation Survey Component

Ms. Milagros C. Chavez FNRI July 6-7, 2010

7th National Nutrition Survey: Dietary Survey Component: Infant Feeding Practices of Filipino Children

Ms. Mildred O. Guirindola

FNRI July 6-7, 2010

Food and Nutrient Intakes of Filipino Across Population Groups

Ms. Marina B. Vargas FNRI July 6-7, 2010

The Food and Nutrient Intake of Filipino Households

Ms. Adrienne S. Constantino

FNRI July 6-7, 2010

34th FNRI Annual Seminar Series on Completed Researches“Bone Strength in Pre-MenopausalWomen with Diabetes

Ms. Marietta P. Rodriguez FNRI Auditorium July 6, 2010

34th FNRI Annual Seminar Series on Completed Researches“Kineti-Kids II: Evaluation of the Use of Workbook as a Complementary Education Strategy in Selected Schools Nationwide

Ms. Consuelo L. Orense FNRI Training Room July 7, 2010

Comparison of Energy Expenditure for Selected Physical Activities of Female Older Persons Using International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), Factorial Method and Doubly-labeled Water Technique)

Ms. Marilou L. Madrid FNRI Training Room July 7, 2010

Infant and Young Children Feeding Practice in the Philippines: 2008

Dr. Mario V. Capanzana EDSA Shangri-La Hotel, Mandaluyong City

July 8-9, 2010

7th National Nutrition Survey Highlights in the Nutritional Status of Infants

Dr. Jocelyn A. Juguan Philippine Women’s University, Manila

July 21, 2010

FNRI Proficiency Test (PT) Programs Towards Sustainable Accreditation of Chemical Food Testing Laboratories

Ms. Teresita R. Portugal Golden Prince Hotel,Cebu City

July 28, 2010

Glycemic Index of Coconut Products Dr. Trinidad P. Trinidad National Coconut Week, Megamall, Mandaluyong

August 15, 2010

7th National Nutrition: Anthropometric Survey Component

Dr. Jocelyn A. Juguan Institute of Human Nutrition and Food, UPLB

August 23, 2010

Renal Total Nutrition Therapy for Clinical Professionals

Dr. Celeste C. Tanchoco Crown Regency Hotel and Towers, Cebu

August 25, 2010

School-based Obesity Program:Whiz Kids and Kineti-Kids

Dr. Celeste C. Tanchoco Crowne Plaza Hotel, Ortigas, Pasig

September 4, 2010





Date Presented

Lifestyle Modification: Nutrition inthe Life Stages (Recent Trends in Docomentation and Charting)

Dr. Celeste C. Tanchoco Cebu City September 16, 2010

Results of the 7th National Nutrition Survey Based on WHO-Child Growth Standards & Growth Reference 2007: Anthropometric Component

Ms. Ma. Lilibeth Patalen-Dasco

NEDA, Pasig City September 20, 2010


Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition, 2008-2010: The National Nutrition Survey: Iron Deficiency Anemia: Case of Cagayan Valley in Focus

Ms. Ma. Lilibeth Patalen-Dasco

Tuguegarao City September 22, 2010

Updates on Nutrition Research andDevelopment

Dr. Celeste C. Tanchoco FNRI Training Room September 24, 2010

7th NNS: It’s Implications to the Achievement of Nutrition Goals

Dr. Mario V. Capanzana SMX, Pasay CityNNC National Convention of D/CN PCs

October 6-7, 2010

Water, Fluids and Hydration Dr. Celeste C. Tanchoco Westown Hotel, Iloilo City October 7, 2010

Documentation and Charting Dr. Celeste C. Tanchoco Pearl Mont Inn, Cagayan de Oro City

October 14-15, 2010


Dr. Jocelyn A. Juguan Davao City October 20-21, 2010

Salt Consumption in the Philippines Dr. Mario V. Capanzana Ateneo School of Medicine

October 26, 2010

Diabetes Association ScientificSessions and Advances in Perinatal and Pediatric NutritionConference

Dr. Celeste C. Tanchoco FNRI Training Room October 29, 2010

Orientation Seminar on the “Current Nutrition Situation of the Country and the Use of the WHO CGS for Nutritional Assessment of School Children

Ms. Teresa S. Mendoza ChildFund Japan Philippine Office, Ermita, Manila

November 5, 2010


Dr. Jocelyn A. Juguan Cebu City November 10-11, 2010

Current Nutritional and Health Status of Filipino Infants and Young Children and Health Policy and Action Plans in the Philippines

Ms. Mildred O. Guirindola

Mandarin Oriental, Makati City

November 16, 2010

Forum on the “Adoption of WHO-CGS in Assessing Nutritional Status of Children

Ms. Teresa S. Mendoza New Horizon Hotel, Mandaluyong City

November 18, 2010

Nutrition Situation in CALABARZON Ms. Ma. Adrienne S. Constantino

Fernando Generics Hall, Quirino Gen. Hospital

December 7, 2010

7th NNS: It’s Implications to the Achievement of Nutrition Goals (Luzon Regions)

Dr. Mario V. Capanzana SMX, Mall of Asia, Pasay City

December 8, 2010

Nutrition Situation in MIMAROPA Ms. Eva A. Goyena Barrio Fiesta, San Juan City

December 10, 2010


Information and Communication Technology

To better serve the Institute’s clientele, the FNRI continued to strengthen the ties in improving its ICT infrastructure. The Institute’s ICT projects aim to contribute to the promotion of the country’s capabilities in this field and help make the country a world-class provider of ICT products and services.

For 2010, implementation of six (6) ICT projects was sustained. These are the FNRI website, the NutritionSchool.ph, e-Nutrition, e-Library, TACIS (Tests, Analysis and Calibration Information System), and e-NGAS.

“The FNRI website had a total of 3,094,754 hits from January to end of December

2010”

The FNRI website had a total of 3,094,754 hits from January to end of December 2010. This is more than 100% increase from 2009’s registered hits of the website. The increase in the number of clients visiting the website hits could still be attributed to the initial highlights of the 7th NNS, e-Digest, interactive pyramids, among other nutrition information presented in a dynamic and attractive package.

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“From its launching in October 2007 to the first quarter of 2010, the school

had a total of 5,764 graduates, with 3,774 given on-

line certificates. The school also had a total of 1,618,886

hits with an average time on site of four

minutes and 26 seconds.”

From its launching in October 2007 to the first quarter of 2010, the school had a total of 5,764 graduates, with 3,774 given on-line certificates. The school also had a total of 1,618,886 hits with an average time on site of four minutes and 26 seconds.

Now on its third year, the NutritionSchool.ph, a creative convergence of nutrition education, communication and ICT, continued to soar high as it virtually facilitates message delivery to all interested individuals.


The e-Nutrition is an automated knowledge center in nutrition for the electronic dissemination and utilization of data from nutrition surveys and other nutrition-related indicators.

The Philippine e-Lib project is one of the e-Government funded projects through the Information Technology and e-Commerce Council (ITECC) now Commission on Information and Communication Technology (CICT). The FNRI is one of the contributors to the e-Lib project. It contributed 5, 370 bibliographic records and installed two (2) kiosks to enable clients to access the e-Lib website. A series of orientation on e-Lib was conducted among the FNRI staff.

The TACIS project of the Institute is an interactive information system to enhance the operational capability of the FNRI-DOST testing and analysis services. In 2010, features of TACIS were updated to include: (1) Computerization of clients’ request on testing analysis and calibration services conducted by the implementing agencies; (2) Provision of electronic payment; (3) Automatic generation of results; (4) Automatic generation of test reports/certificates; (5) Online release of test reports/certificates; and (6) Online tracking of clients’ requests at each stage thereby making real-time request status possible.


Technology Transfer Services

With the enactment of Republic Act No. 10055, entitled “An Act Providing the

Framework and Support System for the Ownership, Management, Use, and Commercialization of Intellectual Property Generated from Research and Development Funded by Government and for Other Purposes” also known as the “Philippine Technology Transfer Act (TTA) of 2009” in the early months of 2010, it is expected that the process of technology commercialization will be hastened, while broadening the scope of protection for Intellectual Property (IP) rights in the government’s R&D institutions (RDIs). It is envisioned that this new law on technology transfer, will revolutionize the commercialization of technologies generated by research and funded by taxpayers’ money. The TTA seeks to promote the commercialization of intellectual property (IP) technology and knowledge

resulting from R&D to ultimately benefit national development. To achieve this, the TTA addresses issues on ownership of intellectual property in RDIs, rights and responsibilities of government funding agencies and RDIs, management of IPs derived from R&D performed by government RDIs through their own budget, revenue sharing and commercialization by private companies.

The new law is designed to help take technologies to market, to prevent the “brain drain” of science and technology professionals out of the Philippines, and to encourage students to pursue R&D studies.

In response to the TTA of 2009, the FNRI-DOST hastened the process of technology commercialization and broadened the scope of protection for Intellectual Property (IP) rights and licensing agreements in 2010.

MFO 2:


Commercialized Technologies

In 2010, six technologies were transferred to 12 entrepreneurs and companies geographically situated at the NCR, Regions IVA, VII, IX, XI, XII and CARAGA. The activity was still made possible through the FNRI technology transfer program, contract research and accelerated program for the commercialization of veggie bread and noodles in the regions.

The Accelerated Program for the Commercialization of the Veggie Noodle/Bread Technologies was a response to the need to find supplements to address the rising cost of flour. It also addressed the nutritionally disadvantaged consumers in the region. The program was made possible through DOST-GIA and TAPI-DOST.

The FNRI veggie noodles technologies included squash, saluyot and seaweeds canton, squash and seaweed miki, and squash and seaweed instant noodles in cups. On the other hand, the FNRI veggie bread technology included pandesal, loaf, buns made of squash.


Region Name of Beneficiary Technology

NCR Poc and Poc CorporationMakati City

Mapagmahal FoodsLas Piñas City

Rice Soy Snack Complementary Food

Instant Kalamansi Extract

IV-A Sentrong Pamilihan ng Quezon Farmers Marketing CorporationQuezon

Canton Noodles with Squash

VII Jalreen’s BakeshopCatamboan, Lazi, Siquijor

Veggie Bread

IX Darling Mae Noodle FactoryMalayag, Zamboanga City

Veggie Noodle

XI Bread NetDavao City

Barangay PandesalTagum City

Yummy BreadDavao Oriental

Crystal Waters Filtration & Purification SystemTagum City, Davao Del Norte

Veggie Bread

Veggie Bread

Veggie Bread

Iodine-Rich Drinking Water

XII Ace Resto & BakeshopMidsayap, North Cotabato

Veggie Bread

CARAGA Sheila’s BakeshopSurigao Del Sur

Irriberri’s BakeshopSurigao Del Sur

Veggie Bread

Veggie Bread

Technology Adopters


Title of Training/Lecture VenueNo. of

ParticipantsInclusive

DateConducted

Funding Source

Meal Management and Food Handling for Sacred Heart College Support Staff

Sacred Heart CollegeLucena City, Quezon

27 March 13, 2010

March 14, 2010

Sacred HeartCollege

Meal Management and Food Handling for Street Food Vendors

Maharlika Hotel, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental

30 March 24, 2010

March 25, 2010

DOSTRegion 6

Orientation-Seminar on the Use of the WHO Child Growth Standard (CGS)

FNRI Training RoomTaguig City, Manila

80 May 6, 2010 May 6, 2010 GF-FNTU, 7th

NSS Project

Training on Good Manufacturing Practice

ORICH International Traders, Inc. UPS-IV Industrial Park, Parañaque City

18 June 18, 2010 June 18, 2010 ORICH International Traders, Inc.

Food Handling and Meal Management for Small Scale Canteen Operators

Don Pablo L. Sim Memorial CenterRosales, Pangasinan

30 June 21, 2010 June 22, 2010 SET-UP

Technical Training

The FNRI conducted a total of 12 activities related to technical trainings and fora which benefitted 420 participants. Participants included college support staff, vendors, canteen operators, restaurant owners, caterers and food handlers.

Technical Training Forum


Title of Training/Lecture VenueNo. of

ParticipantsInclusive

DateConducted

Funding Source

Meal Management Food Safety for SMEs, Hotel and Restaurant Owners, Caterers and Food Handlers

King’s Hall Provincial CapitolIsulan, Sultan Kudarat

45 July 21, 2010 July 21, 2010 DOST-GIASET-UP

Understanding Food Labels for Small and Medium Enterprise

South Cotabato Productivity and Technology CenterKoronadal, Cotabato

47 July 14, 2010 July 14, 2010 DOST-GIASET-UP

Understanding Food Labels for Small and Medium Enterprise

Molave HotelTagum City, Davao del Norte

20 August 31, 2010

August 31, 2010

DOST-GIASET-UP

Meal Management and Food Handling for Small Scale Canteen Operators

Naval State UniversityNaval, BiliranLeyte

29 September 7, 2010

September 8,2010

DOST-GIASET-UP

Meal Management and Food Handling for Streetfood Vendors

Dep.Ed. Conference HallApokon, Tagum CityDavao del Norte

24 September 14,2010

September 15,2010

DOST-GIASET-UP

Forum on Understanding Food Fortification

Puerto Princesa ColiseumPuerto Princesa CityPalawan


September 15, 2010

DOST-GIASET-UP

Forum on Understanding Nutrition Labels

Puerto Princesa ColiseumPuerto Princesa CityPalawan


September 17, 2010

DOST-GIASET-UP

Technical Training Forum (continuation)

Quality Science & Technology Services

In 2010, the Institute rendered various S&T services to relevant stakeholders. These

included laboratory and testing services and consultancy services, information and communication technology (ICT) and S&T promotion initiatives.

MFO 3:


Technical Services on Food and Nutrition

Laboratory Services

In 2010, the Institute was able to analyze 650 food and water samples and serve 275 clients such as food manufactures, students, professional, and businessmen, among others. These laboratory services generated and income of Php 1.2 million.

Consultancy Services

The FNRI rendered consultancy services on R&D and S&T activities to various clients.

Library Services

In 2010, around 989 walk-in-clients and 2,200 via internet from various government agencies, private companies, Nutrition Research Information Network (NUTRINET) member-agencies, food industries, media partners, universities and colleges availed of library services. The Institute was able to acquire 30 books, scientific journals, thesis and dissertion.


Science and Technology Promotion Services

Food and Nutrition Promotion Networking

For 2010, the FNRI continued to implement food and nutrition promotion networking that enhances awareness in food and nutrition that will lead to the improvement of the nutritional health of the Filipino population and at the same time provided economic opportunities to stakeholders. The following activities were successfully conducted in the area of food & nutrition (F&N) promotion.

Media mileage

No. of Exposures Mileage (Php)

A. Television

GMA 7 16 P6,852,100.00

ABS-CBN 2 12 16,157,224.00

DZMM 630 kHz/teleradyo

10 3,673,800.00

NBN 4 4 1,425,000.00

NET 25 4 200,000.00

QTV 11 1 125,000.00

TV Subtotal 47 P28,433,124.00

B. Radio

DZMM 10 P3,673,800.00DZAS 702kHz 2 50,000.00

DZRB Radyo ng Bayan 738 kHz

2 98,000.00

DZAR 1 93,600.00

DZBB 1 210,000.00

DZEM 1 100,800.00

DZIQ 990 kHz 1 330,000.00

Radio Subtotal 18 P4,556,200.00

“For 2010, the FNRI media mileage was higher than

that of 2009.”

For 2010, the FNRI media mileage was higher than that of 2009. FNRI was able to gain quad-media mileage of Php 42,084,112.46, of which Php 32,989,324.00 was from broadcast exposure from television and radio and Php 9,094,788.46 was from print media and internet posting.


D. Internet

Samito Jalbuena 2 P100,000.00

PINAS News Online 2 100,000.00

[email protected] 1 57,960.00

balita.ph 1 50,000.00agribusinessweek.com 1 50,000.00

businessmirror.com.ph 3 150,000.00

diaryongtagalog.com 6 300,000.00fnri.gov.ph 2 100,000.00foodrecap.net 1 50,000.00

hatawtabloid.com 1 50,000.00herword.com 1 50,000.00inquirer.net 1 50,000.00journal.com.ph 1 50,000.00malaya.com.ph 2 100,000.00

mb.com.ph 21 1,083,075.00mommywrites.blogspot.com

1 50,000.00

philstar.com 17 824,150.00pinasglobal.com 6 315,000.00pna.gov.ph 2 100,000.00positivenewsmedia.com 1 50,000.00rmnnews 1 50,000.00sirearevalo.com 1 50,000.00yfittopostblog.com 1 50,000.00

Internet Sub-Total 75 P3,830,185.00

OVERALL QUADMEDIA MILEAGE

P42,084,118.56

C. Print

Business Mirror 22 P731,270.25Business Mirror Supplement

26 1,560,000.00

COOK magazine 2 132,000.00Malaya 6 63,461.00

Manila Bulletin 40 1,009,241.68

Manila Standard TODAY 1 12,435.00

Mindanao Newsbits 1 50,000.00

People’s Journal 5 92,666.00

Phil. News Agency 1 50,000.00

PhilHealth in WV Visayas Newsbits

1 100,000.00

Philippine Daily Inquirer 5 306,606.07

PINAS News 2 7,496.00

Tempo 1 7,628.00The Manila Times 3 33,416.56The Philippine STAR 19 1,108,389.00

Print Subtotal 135 P5,264,609.56

Media mileage (continuation) Media mileage (continuation)


Type of Service Number

Speaker/ Resource Person/ Lecturer 81

Trainer/Demonstrator 10

Presenter 32

Facilitator/Moderator/Emcee 16

Nutrition Counselor 6

Consultations 6

TOTAL 151

The Institute also developed 138 print and broadcast releases which were distributed to various media outfits nationwide for publication and airing. FNRI coordinated 48 broadcast and personal interviews and developed 31 information, education, communication (IEC) materials and 6 videos. There were 25,005 of these IEC materials distributed to various stakeholders.

In 2010, the FNRI embarked on using television to disseminate food, nutrition and health information to the public. A nutrition school on television dubbed as Nutrisyon Is Kool started its production phase as one of the segments of Rx Nutrisyon at Kalusugan Program. It is the first known nutrition school on Philippine television. The Nutrisyon Is Kool is a fifteen minute module in nutrition to be aired at IBC 13. The first episode will be aired on January 3, 2011 at 1:30-2:00 p.m. and every Mondays and Fridays thereafter.

FNRI technical staff served as resource persons, speakers, lecturers, presenters, judges, facilitators and trainers in numerous conventions, conferences, seminars and trainings organized and conducted by private institutions, other government agencies and

Promotion services rendered


National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) Celebration

The technology fair, which was part of the NSTW celebration, was held last July 19-20, 2010, this time at the Manila Hotel. Bearing the theme, Filipinnovation: The Way Forward, the fair showcased all the research outputs and technologies of all DOST agencies and stakeholders.

After the opening ceremonies of the NSTW celebration, a forum dubbed as “Engaging Industry Partners in Business Opportunities” was held to showcase the DOST’s innovative partnerships with technology adopters through testimonies of beneficiaries of R&D outputs and S&T services.

The FNRI participated in five S&T regional fairs to promote FNRI new services and mature technologies which are ready for commercialization. The FNRI was able to participate in regional fairs held in Baguio City, Isabela, Palawan, Dumaguete City and Cagayan de Oro City.

“The FNRI participated in five S&T regional fairs to

promote FNRI new services and mature technologies

which are ready for commercialization.”

The month of July is always a busy month for the Department of Science and Technology and the Food and Nutrition Research Institute. This is because this is the time of the year that the whole DOST celebrates its National

Science and Technology Week (NSTW) and the S&T Regional Fairs. Nutrition Month is also celebrated during the month of July and the FNRI Annual Seminar Series falls in July.


Nutrition Communication Network (NUTRICOMNET)

A total of 11 monitoring meetings and media fora were conducted for the period of September to December 2010 in six regional and 5 provincial NUTRICOMNET areas. Around 79 media releases were developed for distribution to tri-media partners in NUTRICOMNET areas. NUTRICOMNET which stands for Nutrition Communication Network is composed provincial and regional media men and information officers of various agencies and institutions involved in food, nutrition and health promotion.

“NUTRICOMNET which stands for Nutrition Communication

Network is composed of provincial and

regional media men and information

officers of various agencies and

institutions involved in food, nutrition and health promotion.”


Nutrition Research Information Network (NUTRINET)

The Nutrition Research Information Network (NUTRINET), a consortium of libraries of government and private research and development and academic institutions specifically dedicated to food, health, nutrition, and related information conducted its annual seminar and Nutrifair last June 16-17, 2010 at Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Training Institute (DA-ATI).

The NUTRINET seminar focused on the theme “Achieving Food Security Amidst Climate Change through Nutrition and Agricultural Information”. The theme posed an immense challenge to NUTRINET in sharing information resources to assist stakeholders in coping the effects of global warming on agricultural productivity and proper nutrition. Four topics were featured particularly related to the theme namely food security preparedness, nutrition and food security, environmental and global climate change and livelihood seminar and demonstration on vinegar and malunggay-based processing.

A total of 223 participants attended the seminar consisting of city, municipality and barangay health workers, food technologists, teachers, barangay nutrition scholars, barangay officials, nutritionist-dietitians, students and the staff and employees of NUTRINET member agencies.


FNRI Seminar Series

The 36th FNRI Seminar Series was held last July 6-7, 2010 at the Institute’s ground in Bicutan, Taguig City with the theme “Pagkaing Tama at Sapat, Para sa Kalusugan ng Lahat” This activity was in cooperation with the Philippine Society of Nutritionist-Dietitians (PSND), Inc. Researches on food and nutrition, as well as science and technology activities undertaken by the FNRI were featured through oral and poster presentations. The dietary, biochemical and health components of the National Nutrition Survey (NNS) were also presented.

The usual non-technical session was also showcaswed in the second day with an entertainment program featuring Mr. Wan Lu, a renowned ventriloquist. He was the first winner of Talentadong Pinoy in ABC 5. Wan Lu put up a 30-minute puppet show together with his impressive muppet characters. The FNRI puppet videos were also launched on the second day. The puppet videos are good strategies to educate the stakeholders on specific nutrition messages and provide unique opportunities to encourage people to practice good nutrition and healthy lifestyle.

There were 1,200 registered participants consisting of nutritionist-dietitians, health workers, public health practitioners, college students, members of the academe and research organizations, nutrition allies in the medical field, and media practitioners.


S&T Sulong Pinoy Program

The “S&T Based Interventions to Address Malnutrition” or the Sulong PINOY program is the DOST’s response to address the persistent problem of malnutrition among 0-5 year-old children in the country and to meet our Millenium Development Goal of halving between 1990 and 2015, the proportion of 0-5 year-old children who are underweight-for-age.

The S&T Sulong PINOY program aims to reduce the prevalence of undernutrition among 6 month to 35 month-old children through the production and technology transfer of complementary food blends and snack food, DOST PINOY (Package for the Improvement and Nutrition of Young Children): A Nutrition Intervention Strategy and R&D on multi-nutrient growth mix.

The DOST PINOY package is comprised of 120-day feeding of children with FNRI-DOST developed complementary food blends and snack curls complemented rich in protein and energy with nutrition education among mothers and caregivers.

For 2010, provincial and municipal orientation meetings and coordination were conducted in four provinces (Antique, Occidental Mindoro, Leyte and Iloilo) which are identified as nutrionally depressed based on the 2008 National Nutrition Survey of the FNRI-DOST.


Siglang Pinoy

The FNRI partnered with the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCARRD) for a project on the improvement of health and nutritional status of the population through socio-economic development project titled “Empowering Stakeholders of the Hunger Mitigation Program through Nutrition Communication and Technology Transfer”. The project has been dubbed as Siglang Pinoy in the six project sites in food-poor provinces of the country.

The team conducted a series of project briefings in 5 areas namely Labo, Camarines Norte; Uson, Masbate; Maitum, Sarangani; Kiamba, Sarangani; and Iligan City where the Consortium Directors (CD), DOST Regional Directors (RD), Regional Nutrition Program Coordinators (RNPCs) and Local Chief Executives (LCEs) of the province and municipal teams were met.

The team also completed conceptualizing the design and layout of various IEC packages on smoking, alcohol drinking and physical activity.

Baseline instuments for farmers, farmers’ wives and caregiver of preschool children were developed, revised and pretested already.

The Nutrition School on the Air (NSA) Manual of Scripts, Season I Filipino version was also developed.


Launching of SupeRice

The FNRI launched the SupeRice, an iron fortified rice which was originally marketed in Bataan and now is being promoted in the districts of Zambales. SupeRice is an iron-fortified rice that promises to make people livelier, brighter, and stronger. This was developed by the FNRI-DOST and the DOST’s answer to the burden of malnutrition that weighs down a segment of the country’s population, especially young children. SupeRice contains 6 mg iron per 100 gram rice. A day’s intake of about 4 to 6 cups of cooked SupeRice already meets the daily iron requirement of the body.

“SupeRice is an iron-fortified rice

that promises to make people

livelier, brighter, and stronger.”


Seminar on the 7th NNS Anthropometric Survey Results of Children Using the World Health Organization-Child Growth Standards (WHO-CGS)

The FNRI released and presented the 7th NNS anthropometric survey results of children (0-19 years old) using the WHO-CGS in a public forum held at the New Horizon Hotel, Boni Avenue, EDSA, Mandaluyong City, on November 18, 2010.

The forum was attended by the different stakeholders and users of the data from government and non-government organizations, private sectors and academe.

The new WHO-CGS is considered to be the growth chart of the 21st century and as very useful in the conduct of growth monitoring and promotion (GMP) and Operation Timbang activities in the country as well as other assessment studies.

“the new WHO-CGS is considered to be the growth chart of the

21st century...”


FNRI transitions to ISO 9001:2008

An encouraging start of the second quarter of 2010 was the Institute’s transition and accreditation to ISO 9001:2008 which it received last April 5, 2010 from the Certification International Philippines, Incorporated (CIPI).

ISO 9001:2008 is now firmly established as the globally implemented standard for providing assurance about the ability to satisfy quality requirement and to enhance customer satisfaction in supplier-customer relationships.

With this accreditation, the FNRI is committed to provide quality public service to clients’ needs.

“With the ISO 9001:2008

accreditation, the FNRI is committed to provide quality public

service to clients’ needs.”


S & T Capacity Building Services

Scientific Linkages and International Cooperation

Recognizing the importance of scientific linkages and international cooperation, the FNRI continued to establish, forge and strengthen partnerships with both foreign and local agencies/institutions and individuals in its food and nutrition projects and activities.

In 2010, 47 linkages were forged, 7 of them international, and 40 within the country.

International Linkages

Institution/Agency Collaborative Project

Mahidol University,Institute of Nutrition,Bangkok, Thailand

Food Composition

Department of Food Science,University of Campinas,Campinas Brazil

Food Composition Data Generation

Dan Tholen Statistical ConsultingMichigan, US

Proficiency Test

World Health Organization 7th NNS Phils 2008: Serum zinc levels of various Filipino population groups

UNICEF Modeling on the commercialization of iron fortified rice in selected districts of Zambales

Neys Van Hoogstraten Foundation,The Netherlands

Backyard home food production towards hunger mitigation and dietary modification

ILSI-JapanTAIYO-KAGAKUMAFF

Modeling on the commercialization of iron-fortified rice in selected districts in Zambales


Local Linkages

Institutional/Agency Collaborative Project

Wyeth Philippines, Inc. Assessment of Food and Nutrient Intake of 1-3 year-old Children

Philippine Rice Research Institute

Consumption of Rice and Other Staple Foods Among Filipino Households: 1993 and 2008

Unilever Foods Philippines Development and Printing of 2011 Menu Guide Calendar

Del Monte Philippines Development and Printing of 2011 Recipe Calendar - Affordable Nutrition for School Children

Robinsons Supermarket Development and Printing of FNRI Desk Calendar

Robinsons Supermarket Development and Printing of Nutrition Flyers - Meat and Vegetables

Department of Science and Technology

Nutrition School On Camera (Nutrisyon Is Kool)

Nestle Philippines Nutritionschool.ph

The Coca-Cola Export Corporation

Evaluating the effectiveness & efficiency of a school-based delivery of fortified juice drink

The Coca Cola Export Corporation

Feasibility study in the implementation of the PAG among elementary Children

San Pablo Manufacturing Corp.

Technology generation and transfer of margarine fortified w/ vit. A & B, iron, iodine, omega 3 & fatty acids

Nestle Philippines, Inc. Nutrition School.ph Year 3

Nestle Philippines, Inc. The efficacy of milk consumption among 6 y/o children

Five N&I Food Corporation Technology generation for the production of nutritious instant rice meal

DOST-GIA through PCHRD Implementation of the project “7th NNS: Philippines 2008 Reassessment of the prevalence of HPN, dyslipidemia, DM, & assessment of the prevalence of parasitological infestation”

DOST-GIA Implementation of the project “Sustaining food product development of functional food

DOST-GIA Organization of Proficiency Test (PT) on Total Dietary Fiber (TDF) in Wheat Flour

DOST-GIA Establishment, implementation & maintenance systems in all RDIs and ROs: Project 4 – Upgrading of facilities of the DOST RDIs in support of R&D and S&T activities

MIRDC-DOST Establishment, implementation & maintenance systems in all RDIs and ROs: Project 1 – Implementation and Maintenance of laboratory accreditation in all DOST laboratories in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025



DOST-GIA Engaging industry partners in business opportunities

DOST-SETUP Technical assistance program for MSMEs development

DOST-GIA Nutrition school on camera

DOST-HRDP Capacity building on F&N policy research: from conceptualization to communicating recommendations

DOST-GIA Combating double-burden malnutrition through industry-driven R&D programs:

Project 1. The effect of FNRI complementary food blend and snack foods on the NS of 6 months to 3 year old children in the DOST Pinoy intervention strategy

Project 2. Handbook on nutrient composition of selected Philippine vegetables & standardized recipes

Project 3. Development of potential functional food products

Project 4. Efficacy study on root crops as functional foods

DOST-GIA Training-workshop on technology needs assessment for the DOST SET UP implements

DOST-GIA R&D program for brown rice - optimization, functionality & utilization in the Phil.: Proj.1. Optimization studies for the improvement of shelf life of brown rice

DOST-GIA R&D program for brown rice - optimization, functionality & utilization in the Phil.: Proj.2. Mineral bioavailability, dietary fiber & fermentability characteristics of optimization of brown rice and its developed products

UP-PGH Urinary iodine excretion levels & thyroid function among pregnant women

Philippine Coconut Authority Glycemic index of pasteurized coco sap

DA-BAR 2008 NNS – Individual food consumption

PCARRD-DOST Empowering stakeholders of the accelerated hunger mitigation program through nutrition communication & technology transfer

DOH (Region VI) 7th NNS Phils. 2008 – Level of iodine in HH salt at the regional level & in selected provinces

Consumption of rice & other staple foods among Filipino households

UNICEF (Central Luzon) 2010 Technology fair exhibit fabrication

PhilRice Upgrading of facilities of the DOST RDIs in support of R&D and S&T services Y4

Local Linkages (continuation)



DOST-GIA Setting up of processing facilities for the production of flour made from root crops, cereals, legumes & vegetables

University of the PhilippinesLos Baños and PhilRice

Glucose response & satiety study of several rice

University of the PhilippinesLos Baños

Breastmilk iron from iron supplemented mothers and serum ferritin levels of their breastfeed infants

University of the Philippines Los Baños and PhilRice

Glycemic index of brown rice

Ateneo de Manila University Glycemic index of coconut water

Ateneo de Manila University Glycemic index of formulated coco water drink

Multi-Sectoral Task Force 7th NNS: Phil. ’08: Health Survey Component

Evaluation of nutrient adequacy of meal at the bureau of corrections

The efficacy of a drink cont. L-carnitine & complex CHO or EGCG on the body comp.

Development of beverage products from yacon

Sulong FNRI

Evaluation of nutrient adequacy of meal at the bureau of corrections

Hemoglobin levels of selected SC of Zambales

GMP seminar

Local Linkages (continuation)


In 2010, a total of 32 on the job trainees (OJT) from various colleges and universities were accepted and trained by the Institute in the fields of food, nutrition, information technology and office management.

On-the-Job Training

School No. Duration

Adamson University 2 April 16 - May 28, 2010

(240 hours per student)

Bicol University (Tabaco Campus) 2 April 15 - June 3, 2010

(240 hours per stuent)

University of Sto. Tomas 3 April 13 - May 25, 2010


Bicol University (Legaspi Campus) 2 April 15 - June 3, 2010


Polytechnic University of the Philippines 4 February 1 - March 28, 2010


University of the Philippines Los Baños 7 April 19 - May 14, 2010


Taguig City University 12 November 22 - May 1, 2010


TOTAL NO. 32


Financial and Human Resource Management

Financial and Human Resource Management from the General Appropriations Act

59%31%

10%

PS MOOE CO

Expenditure by Expense Class 2010 Expenditure by Major Final Output 2010

52%

16%

32%

MFO1 R&D on Food and Nutrition

MFO2 Technology Transfer Services

MFO3 Science & Technology Services

020406080

100120140160180200

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

PS MOOE CO TOTAL

Budget Trends by Expense Class 2001 - 2010

In M

illio

n Pe

sos


Resource Generation

Breakdown of Cash and Non-cash Resources GeneratedA. Cash – Php183,690,049.57

Release for current operating requirements from DBM based on GAA CY 2010 (includes revalidation of reverted NCAs during the year)

P104,244,362.00

Release for payment of terminal leave and other payables from DBM 2,045,141.00

DOST Sub-Allotment for current year DOST-GIA Projects 16,378,677.78

Release for project implementation from government agencies 42,353,545.55

Release for project implementation from NGOs and local private companies 13,093,653.45

Release for project implementation from international organizations and companies 5,319,367.79

Proceeds from sale of bid documents, trainings and seminars 255,302.00

TOTAL P183,690,049.57

B. Non-Cash - Php 1,235,800.00

Unilever Philippines P300,000.00

- Printing of 2011 Menu Guide Calendar

The Coca-Cola Export Corporation (TCCEC) 138,800.00

- Printing of 2010 FNRI Digest

The Del Monte Philippines 713,000.00

- Printing of Wall CalendarRobinson’s Supermarket 84,000.00

- Printing of Desk Calendar- Printing of Nutrition Flyers- Printing of Recipe Book

TOTAL 1,235,800.00

Cash and Non-Cash Resources Generated in 2010

In M

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n Pe

sos

183.7

1.2

0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

180

200

Cash

Non-Cash


Human Resources Management

4%

32%

53%

10%

1%

with PhD

M/MS/MA

BS/BA

Post High School

High School andBelow

Profile of FNRI personnel by educational attainment

Educational Attainment

25%

75%

MaleFemale

Profile of FNRI personnel by sex

Sex

Profile of FNRI personnel by age group

20

14

23

36

7

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

40

21-3031-4041-5051-60>60

Age Group

Perc

enta

ge


The Institute continued to build and upgrade staff capabilities through study grants in both degree and non-degree programs. Self-financed studies were also encouraged.

Under degree programs, a total of 10 staff completed Masteral degrees. A total of 5

staff are currently pursuing their Ph.D. degrees while 5 are completing their Master of Science degrees.

A total of 238 personnel attended local conventions, conferences, seminars, workshops, trainings and other non-degree courses.

Formal Training Programs Attended by FNRI Staff

Doctoral Degree

On-going

Marie T. Bugas PhD Human Nutrition University of the Philippines Los Baños

Julieta B. Dorado PhD Sociology University of the Philippines Diliman

Milflor S. Gonzales PhD Communication University of the Philippines Diliman

Masteral Degree

Completed Phoebe Z. Trio MS Quality in Analytical Laboratories University of Algarve, Portugal & University of Bergen, Norway

Michael E. Serafico MS Chemistry University of Santo Tomas

Jeffrey Y. De Leon Master in Information Technology University of the Philippines Los Baños

Glenda P. Azana Master in Applied Nutrition University of the Philippines Los Baños

Victor Franco J. Alfonso, Jr. Master in Information Technology University of the Philippines Los Baños

Ma. Anna Rita M. Ramirez PhD Nutrition University of the Philippines Diliman

Marina B. Vargas PhD Human Nutrition University of the Philippines Los Baños

Annie Lyn D. Bacani Master in Information Technology University of the Philippines Los Baños

Donn C. Romasanta Master in Information Technology University of the Philippines Los Baños

Myrna A. Sobrevega Master in Information Technology University of the Philippines Los Baños

Rosemarie J. Dumag MS Chemistry University of Santo Tomas

Charlie E. Adona Master in Technology Management University of the Philippines Diliman


Non-Formal International Training Programs & Conferences Attended by FNRI staff

On-going

Trinidad T. Arcangel MS Chemistry University of Santo Tomas

Nelisa P. Cortez Master in Public Administration Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Ulpiano A. Florida MPM Technolgy-Based Enterprise Development Ateneo de Manila University

Cristina G. Malabad MS Public Health Nutrition University of the Philippines Manila

Ma. Sheryl C. Velasco Master in Public Administration Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Title Participants Date Place Organizer

1st International Congress on Abdominal Obesity

Dr. Imelda Angeles-Agdeppa

January 28 to 30, 2010

Hongkong, China

International Chair on Cardiometabolic Risk

Patent Analysis Workshop for Certified PatentAnalysts

Mr. Benjamin T. Molano

February 28 to March 11, 2010

ITRI College Hsinchu,Taiwan

Engineering R&D forTechnology

Training Courses on Proficiency Testing Provider (PTP) and Reference Material Producer (ISO 17043:2010, ISO 13528:2005, ISO Guide 35:2009, ISO Guide 34:2009)

Ms. Teresita R. Portugal

March 11 to 26, 2010

Asia Hotel, Bangkok,Thailand

Thailang Bureau of Accreditation (BLA), Ministry of Science & Technology

Climate Change TechnicalExpert Forum

Dr. Mario V.Capanzana

April 7 to 8, 2010

Dusit Thani, Makati City

Department of Science & Technology & PCIERD

Product Development & Quality Assurance of Selected Agro - Industrial Products

Ms. Ma. Julia G. Gubat May 17 toJune 19, 2010

Thailand Thailand International Cooperation & Dev’t Agency/Kasetsart University

Nestle Healthy Kids Global Programme: Partnership Day 2010


May 26, 2010 The Grange, St. Paul HotelLondon, UK

Nestle Inc., &International Business Leadership Forum

Creating Shared ValueForum: Business GlobalDevelopment 2010-2020


May 27, 2010 Mermaid Conference Center,London, UK

Nestle Inc., &International Business Leadership Forum

Scaling Up NutritionInvestments in East Asia and Pacific (EAP) - Consultation Meeting


June 9 to 11, 2010

Mulia Hotel and Resort, Bali, Indonesia

World Bank


Non-Formal Local Training Programs Attended by FNRI staff

Topic

Number ofConventions/Conferences/

Trainings/Seminar/WorkshopsParticipated

Number of FNRI Staff Attended

Nutrition, Dietetics and Health 37 152

Chemistry, Food Processing, Food Safety, Food Labelling and Quality Assurance 6 15

Laboratory Standards and Measurement Techniques 7 22

Communication and Information Technology 13 20

Hunger, Poverty and Human Development 6 7

Policy and Development Planning 3 4

Statistics 3 8

Administrative (e.g. ISO, 5S, Anti-Red Tape, Records and Information Management) 3 6

Others (e.g. Climate change, energy solutions) 9 18

TOTAL 87 252

Title Participants Date Place Organizer

10th Science Council of Asia Dr. Mario V.CapanzanaMr. Michael E. Serafico

June 13 to 16, 2010

SofitelPhilippine Plaza,Philippines

Science Council of Japan National Research Council of the Philippines

New Innovative VegetableProteins with US Dry BeanApplication - Short Course

Ms. Wenefrida N. Lainez

July 6 to 7, 2010

Bangkok,Thailand

US Dry Bean Council Northern Crops Institute, North Dakota State University USDA

Short Course on Rights Based Approach to Food & Nutrition Security

Ms. Chona F. Patalen September 13 to 24, 2010

Hof VanWageningen Hotel, Netherlands

Wageningen URCentre for Development Innovation

The 5th Asian Congress of Diabe-tes (ACD)

Dr. Celeste C. TanchocoDr. Zenaida V.Narciso

November 10 to 12, 2010

ImperialQueen’s Park Hotel,Bangkok,Thailand

Thai DieteticAssociation; Asian Federation of Dietetic Association

Non-Formal International Training Programs & Conferences Attended by FNRI staff (continuation)


In-house Training Organized and Attended by FNRI Staff

Title Date Venue Participants

FNRI Planning Workshop January 20-22, 2010 Silang, Cavite 69

Procurement Training February 4, 2010 FNRI 5

Seminar on the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act 9184

February 4, 2010 FNRI 30

Training on Puppetry March 5, 2010 FNRI Training Room 21

Voters Education and Election Forum: Echo April 26, 2010 FNRI Training Room 5

Orientation on GAD Concepts and Gender Responsive Planning and Budgeting Exercises

April 27-28, 2010 FNRI Auditorium &FNRI Training Room

250

Orientation Seminar on the Use of WHO-CGS May 6, 2010 FNRI Training Room 80

Demo on Fruit Preservation May 14, 2010 FNRI Training Room 50

Seminar on Research Methods May 20, 2010 FNRI 29

Writer’s Pool Seminar Workshop on Improving the Chance of Getting Your Media Release Published or Aired

May 28, 2010 FNRI Training Room 24

Lecture on DNA Isolation and Demo on Real-Time PCR

June 2, 2010 LNS-NRDD 12

NRDD Proposal Presentation June 8, 2010 FNRI Training Room 25

Food Tech/Chem Presentation June 10, 2010 FNRI Meeting Rm 25

Physical Fitness Testing Seminar-Workshop June 11, 2010 FNRI Training Room 30

TDSTSD Continuing Education on Scopus June 11, 2010 FNRI Library 32

Fitness Testing Seminar/ Workshop June 11, 2010 FNRI Training Room 30

36th FNRI Seminar Series July 6 - 7, 2010 FNRI 250

Engaging Industry Partners in Business Opportunities

July 19, 2010 Manila Hotel 270

Seminar on Sensory Evaluation July 28, 2010 FNRI Training Room 28

Understanding SciNet, Integrated Library Managment System and Enhancing the FNRI Library System through the Development of a Web-Based FNRI Library Service System

August 4, 2010 FNRI Library 25

Image Building & Crisis Communication Seminar- Workshop

August 16, 2010 FNRI Training Room 28

Writeshop on Writing a Scientific Paper for a Referred Journal


Lecture/Workshop on Measurement Uncertainty in Routine Chemical Analysis



Title Date Venue Participants

Writing a Publishable Paper and Publishing in a Journal

August 25-27, 2010 Kimberly Hotel, Tagaytay City

16

Review on Dietary Requirements and Estimation of Usual Inakte


Training in the Estimation of Usual Dietary Intake and Its Implication to the Philippine Food and Nutrition Programs

September 6-8, 2010 FNRI Training Room 20

Intellectual Property Rights (IP) Awareness Seminar

September 20-21, 2010 FNRI Training Room 50

Echo Seminar I: Updates on Nutrition Research and Development

September 24, 2010 FNRI Training Room 61

Seminar-Writeshop on Module Development for the Project Sulong Pinoy Programs Toward Community Level Food and Nutrition Empowerment”

September 27-29, 2010 Hotel Kimberly, Tagaytay City

20

Training on the Use of Single Screw Extruder October 7, 2010 Pilot Plant 4

Post-Proficiency Test (PT) Seminar-Workshop for the PCIERD Project Organization of Proficiency Test on Total Dietary Fiber in Wheat Flour

October 12, 2010 FNRI Meeting Room 52

Capacity Building on Food and Nutrition Policy Research From Conceptualization to Communicating Recommendations

October 26-28, 2010 FNRI Training Room 36

Echo Seminar on 5S and Visual Controls & RA 9740: Basic Archives Management

October 29, 2010 FNRI Training Room 24

Echo Seminar II: Updates on Nutrition Research and Development

October 29, 2010 FNRI Training Room 38

Generation and Compilation of Data for the Food Composition Tables

November 10, 2010 FNRI Training Room 37

Echo Seminar on Conflict Management & Administrative Discipline

November 12, 2010 FNRI Meeting Room 25

Adoption of WHO-CGS in Assessing Nutritional Status of Children

November 18, 2010 New Horizon Hotel,Mandaluyong City

40

Echo Seminar on Laws & Rules in Government Expenditure

November 19, 2010 FNRI Meeting Room 46

Hands-On Training on Use of Mixolab December 1-3, 2010 Pilot Plant 9

Echo Seminar III: NRDD Continuing Education Program

December 14, 2010 FNRI Meeting Room 61

Enhancing Customer Service in Government Office

December 21, 2010 FNRI Library 20

Principles of Design/Intro to Adobe InDesign December 21, 2010 FNRI Library 20

In-house Training Organized and Attended by FNRI Staff (continuation)


Awards and Recognition

The FNRI Program Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE) Committee during its 2010 FNRI Christmas Party recognized FNRI staff for their outstanding performance. The following awards given to deserving FNRI staff were agency-wide and division level model employee awards, most prolific writer award, innovator’s award and scholastic achievement award. FNRI also gave recognition to its employees who had perfect attendance and who served the Institute for a considerable length of time.

Agency-wide Model Employee Award

Division Level Model Employee Award

Division Name of Awardee/Level

Nutritional Assessment and Monitoring Division (NAMD) Ma. Lilibeth P. Dasco/Level II

Technology Diffusion and Science &Technology Services Division (TDSTSD)

Divorah V. Aguila/Level II

Nutrition Research and Development Division (NRDD) Michael E. Serafico/Level II

Food Research and Development Group (FRDG) Rosemarie G. Garcia/Level IIFiloteo D. Ponte/Level I

Office of the Director/Finance and Administrative Division (OD/FAD)

Teresa S. Mendoza/Level IIMaria Fe R. Mandapat/Level I

Filiteo D. PonteLevel I

Rosemarie G. GarciaLevel II


Most Prolific Writer Award

Popular Writer Award (Print Media) Charina A. Javier

Technical Writer Award (Scientific Journal) Refereed

1. Merlyn G. Tajan, Dr. Celeste C. Tanchoco, Ermelita N. Bautista. Formulation of Indicators for a Healthy Weight Promoting School. Journal of the Philippine Medical Association on 2009-2010, Vol. 88, No. 1, pages 19-25

2. Merlyn G. Tajan, Dr. Celeste C. Tanchoco, Ermelita N. Bautista. An Evaluation of the Implementation of Indicators for a Healthy Weight Promoting School Among Selected Schools in Metro Manila. Journal of the Philippine Medical Association on 2009-2010, Vol. 88, No. 1, pages 1-12

3. Trinidad P. Trinidad, Aida C. Mallillin, Rosario S. Sagum, Rosario R. Encabo.Glycemic Index of Commonly Consumed Carbohydrate Foods in the Philippines. Journal of Functional Foods Vol. 2, on 2010 pages 271-274

4. Teresita R. Portugal, Mildred A. Udarbe, Julita G. Ardeña, Leah N. Castillo Sheila T. Mendez. Provision of Proficiency Test (PT) Scheme on Proximate and Mineral Analyses: Philippine Experience. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis on 2010

5. Josefina A. Desnacido, Revelita L. Cheong, Leah A. Perlas, Juanita A. Marcos, Juanita R. Madriaga. Prevelence and Correlates of Multiple Micronutrient Deficiencies Among Filipino Pregnant Women. Philippine Journal of Nutrition, Vol. 53, Nos. 3-4 on July-December 2006, pages 13-24

6. Michael E. Serafico, Revelita L. Cheong, Ma. Isabel Z. Cabrera, Leah A. Perlas, Juanita R. Madriaga. Prevalence and Factors Associated with Riboflavin Deficiency Among Filipino Pregnant Women, 6th National Nutrition Survey. Philippine Journal of Nutrition, Vol. 54, Nos. 1-4 on January-December 2007, pages 11-21

7. Revelita L. Cheong, Josefina A Desnacido, Leah A. Perlas, Juanita R. Madriaga, Juanita M. Marcos. Folate Deficiency Among Filipino Pregnant Women, 6th National Nutrition Survey. Philippine Journal of Nutrition, Vol. 53, Nos. 3-4 on July-December 2006, pages 1-12

8. Imelda-Angeles-Agdeppa, Mario V. Capanzana, Julie Li-Yu, Linda M. Schollum, Marlena C. Kruger. High-calcium Milk Prevents Overweight and Obesity Among Postmenopausal Women. Food and Nutrition Bulletin, Vol. 31, No. 3, The United Nations University, page 381-390 on 2010

9. Dr. Mario V. Capanzana, Rosemarie G. Garcia. Optimization of the Processing Parameters for the Production of Flour Made From Coconut Meat Residue Using Respone Surface Methodology. Philippine Journal of Nutrition, Vol. 53, Nos. 3-4 on July-December 2006, pages 45-56

10. Chona M. Fernandez, Dr. Jose R. Medina. Modeling an Innovative Approach to Nutrition Education as a Component of Sustainable Agriculture Participatory Reseach and Extension Model (SAPREM). Philippine Journal of Nutrition, Vol. 54, Nos. 1-4 on January-December, pages 22-40

11. Dr. Mario V. Capanzana, Maria Julia Golloso-Gubat. New Technology and Health: Meeting Asia’s Nutrition and Food Safety Challenges. Philippine Journal of Nutrition. Vol. 54, Nos. 1-4 on January-December, pages 60-69


12. Dr. Mario V. Capanzana, Maria Julia Golloso-Gubat. How Safe Are Our Street Foods? Philippine Journal of Nutrition, Vol. 54, Nos. 1-4 on January-December 2007 pages 70-78

13. Michael Angelo G. Lijauco, Consuelo L. Orense, Dr. Celeste C. Tanchoco, Dr. Leonora N. Panlasigui. Borg’s Category Ratio Scale as Proxy Indicator of Heart Rate Among Filipino Elite Cyclists. Journal of the Philippine Medical Association on 2009-2010, Vol. 88, No. 1, pages 13-18

14. Consuelo L. Orense, Dr. Celeste C. Tanchoco, Mildegarde C. Capistrano. KINETI-KIDS: Its Fun to be Fit Program: ANTHROPOMETRIC RESULTS. Journal of the Nutritionist-Dietitians’ Association of the Philippines, Vol. 22, Nos. 1-2 on January-December 2008, pages 5-12

15. Michael Angelo G. Lijauco, Ferdinand A. Bagunu, Marietta P. Rodriguez, Dr. Celeste C. Tanchoco, Evelyn O. dela Cruz, Consuelo L. Orense. Physical Fitness Testing Component of KINETI-KIDS I Project in Public and Private Schools in Metro Manila. Journal of the Nutritionist-Dietitians’ Association of the Philippines on January-December 2008, Vol. 22, Nos. 1-2, pages 26-32

16. Dr. Celeste C. Tanchoco, Mildegarde C. Capistrano. KINETI-KIDS Program: an Overview. Journal of the Nutritionist-Dietitians’ Association of the Philippines on January-December 2008, Vol. 22, Nos.1-2, pages 1-4

17. Gemma P. Yuchingtat, Dr. Celeste C. Tanchoco, Consuelo L. Orense, Arsenia J. Cruz, Milagros F. Villadolid. KINETI-KIDS: A Fitness Program for Schoolchildren The Physical Activity Component. Journal of the Nutritionist-Dietitians’ Association of the Philippines on January-December 2008, Vol. 22, 1-2, pages 18

18. Marietta P. Rodriguez, Dr. Celeste C. Tanchoco, Ferdinand A. Bagunu. Physical Activity Assessment Using Heart Rate Among Schoolchildren of the KINETI-KIDS Program. Journal of the Nutritionist-Dietitians’ Association of the Philippines on January-December 2008, Vol. 22, Nos. 1-2, pages 13-18

19. Consuelo L. Orense, Dr. Celeste C. Tanchoco, Evelyn O. Dela Cruz, Felicidad V. Velandria. Nutrient Intake from Food Frequency Questionnaire Compared to 24-Hour Recall and Blood Lipid Among Individuals Aged 15 Year and Above. Journal of the Nutritionist-Dietitians’ Association of the Philippines on January-December 2007, Vol. 21, Nos. 1-2, pages 19

20. Dr. Rodolfo F. Florentino, Dr. Celeste C. Tanchoco, Sanirose S. Orbeta, Consuelo L. Orense, Gemma P. Yuchingtat, Dr. Zenaida V. Narciso, Catherine C. Lumba, Marilou R. Galang. Effectiveness of the Whiz Kids Through Fitness Program. Journal of the Nutritionist-Dietitians’ Association of the Philippines on January-December 2007, Vol. 21, Nos. 1-2, pages 1-9

21. Gemma P. Yuchingtat, Dr. Celeste C. Tanchoco, Ermelita N. Bautista, Mildred T. Aquino, Consuelo L. Orense and the Philippine Association. Journal of the Nutritionist-Dietitians’ Association of the Philippines on January-December 2006, Vol. 20, Nos. 1-2, pages 21-30


Scholastic Achievement Award

Victor Franco J. Alfonso, Jr.Master in Information TechnologyUniversity of Philippines Los Baños, Laguna

Annie Lyn D. BacaniMaster in Information TechnologyUniversity of Philippines Los Baños, Laguna

Jeffrey Y. De LeonMaster in Information TechnologyUniversity of Philippines Los Baños, Laguna

Donn C. RomasantaMaster in Information TechnologyUniversity of Philippines Los Baños, Laguna

Myrna A. SobrevegaMaster in Information TechnologyUniversity of Philippines Los Baños, Laguna

Rosemarie J. DumagMaster in Science in ChemistryUniversity of Sto. Tomas

Michael E. SeraficoMaster in Science in ChemistryUniversity of Sto. Tomas

Phoebe Z. TrioMaster in Analytical LaboratoryUniversity of Bergen, Norway and University of Algarve, Portugal

Outstanding Research Poster

The FNRI was awarded the Outstanding Research Poster for the 7th National Nutrition Survey during the University of the Philippines Manila-National Institute of Health (UPM-NIH) and the 8th University Science and Technology Week Celebration last February 11-12, 2010.


Poster Competition Winners (36th Seminar Series)

R&D Category

First PrizeDevelopment of Recipes Utilizing Malunggay Leaves Powder and Yacon Tubers

Marietta M. Bumanglang Ma. Julia G. Gubat Cecilia S. Salen Estrellita M. Pamaran Filoteo D. Ponte Celestina P. Ponte

Second PrizeDevelopment of Beverage Products From Yacon (Smallanthus Sonchifolius)

Rosemarie R. Garcia Ma.Elena G. Fernandez Dahlia A. Diaz Honeylet S. Ochangco Alex M. Palompo

Third PrizeGlycemic Index of Commonly Consumed Carbohydrate Foods in the Philippines

Trinidad P. Trinidad, PhD Aida C. Mallillin Rosario S. Sagum, PhD Rosario R. Encabo

S&T Category

First PrizeValidation of a Method For Fluctooligosaccharides Analysis in Juice

Rosemarie R. Garcia Dahlia A. Diaz Mark Pretzel P. Zumaraga

Second Prize2008 Ecological Footprints of the National Capital Region Households: Bridging the Gap Between Nutrition and Environment

Michael E. Serafico Marilen M. Espinoza Celeste C. Tanchoco, DrPH Leah A. Perlas

Third PrizeGeneration of Secondary Database of Food Sources of Folate Consumed by Filipinos

Ma. Jovina A. Sandoval Michael E. Serafico Revelita L. Cheong Celeste C. Tanchoco, DrPH


Infrastructure Development

• Installation of overhead spotlight rack at the auditorium

• Installation of 75 KVA Generator Set near the pilot plant

• Renovation of the NPDS laboratory and staff rooms

• Upgrading of the BASL general laboratory

• Renovation of the Biochemical Staff Room and Iron Laboratory

• Installation of gas line for five different gases


Under this program, the FNRI Building was upgraded to include the replacement of the entire FNRI roof including gutters and water proofing, replacement of all dilapidated ceilings with fiber-cement boards, installation of the fiberglass fume exhaust dock, plumbing works, installation of electrical fixtures repair of comfort rooms and repainting of the lobby. Particularly the following jobs were completed:

• Renovation of the FNRI training room• Renovation of the FNRI Dormitory• Construction of the Business

Development Unit (BDU) office• Repair the radioisotope laboratory

and Nutrient Availability room


Future Directions

Food and nutrition remain as the most essential basic needs of humans. This is why the FNRI

continues to uncover the issues and concerns around these topics while finding ways to address them.

First of its commitments for 2011 is to push forward S&T-based interventions for malnourished children which is one of DOST’s Priority Programs. These will include development of a model for PINOY (or Package for the Improvement of Nutrition of Young Children). Here, FNRI-developed complementary and snack foods will be promoted together with FNRI-packaged nutrition information, education and communication (IEC) materials. The institute will also continue empowering communities through nutrition education, training and technology transfer in its project more commonly known as “Siglang Pinoy” Project. R&D projects on brown rice will be done to include process optimization to improve shelf-life and determining mineral bioavailability, dietary fiber and fermentability characteristics as evidence of its health benefits. Likewise, an advocacy on changing the Filipino mindset that includes cinema plugs and radio info bits, puppet videos on nutrition and participation in the Oh My Gulay! Campaign to increase vegetable consumption will be launched and implemented.

The survey in the updating of nutritional status of the Filipino population will also be conducted, an essential undertaking in keeping track of the Philippines’ progress in the achievement of its targets for the Millennium Development Goals.

Other priority programs that will take full swing on 2011 are the R&D on coco sap sugar and syrup, setting of R&D agenda for nutrigenomics and resource generation for the sustainability of the Food Analytical Service Laboratory and

Biochemical Assessment Service Laboratory ISO 17025 Accreditations.

Thus for research and development, the FNRI-DOST has laid out its plan for the studies on nutrigenomics, food safety, tools and standards and in-depth studies on nutritional assessment and monitoring. The FNRI is extensively enhancing skills in the conduct of nutrigenomics research while a line-up of studies on this field has been conceptualized, one of which will be implemented in 2011. Studies on artificial sweeteners and updating of the Food Composition Tables (FCT) are on their way to ensure food safety and provide information of nutritional quality of foods, respectively. To keep up with the changing lifestyles, and the changing nutritional and health needs of people, the Recommended Energy and Nutrient Intakes (RENI) will be updated, along with a study on the effect of exercise on basal metabolic rate (BMR) among selected Filipino adults. To increase fruit and vegetable consumption and production, local level policy advocacy will be conducted in selected communities in the country.

For technology transfer services, technical assistance under the SETUP and licensing agreements will be continued in line with the Nationwide Technology Transfer and Commercialization Program.

The upgrading of the FNRI building (Phase 2) and other facilities will be continued as part of the objective towards ISO 14001 on designing and implementing an effective environmental management that reflect the best organizational practices and comply with the requirements in addressing occupational health hazards as well as sustain the accreditations FOR ISO 9001:2008 on quality management systems and ISO/IEC 17025 for its laboratories.


FNRI Management Committee

Mario V. Capanzana, PhDDirector

Ferdinand B. Oamar, DPAOfficer-in-Charge,

Office of the Deputy Director(OIC-ODD) from December 1, 2010

to Present & Chief AdministrativeOfficer, Finance & Admininstrative

Division (FAD)

Celeste C. Tanchoco, DrPHOIC-ODD from September 1, 2010 to

November 30, 2010, Scientist III & Chief Science Research Specialist,

Nutrition and FoodR&D Division (NFRDD)

Zenaida V. Narciso, PhDOIC-ODD from January 1,2010 to

August 31, 2010 &Chief Science Research Specialist,

Technology Diffusion andS&T Services Division (TDSTSD)

Corazon M. Cerdeña, MScChief Science Research Specialist,

Nutritional Assessment andMonitoring Division (NAMD)

Teresa S. Mendoza, MSPHPlanning Officer IV

Secretariat, MANCOM

Cynthia S. NonesSenior Science Research Specialist

& FANEA President

Teresita R. PortugalOfficer-in-Charge from January to

September 2010 & Supervising ScienceResearch Specialist, Food Quality and

Safety Section (FQSS)& Food Analytical

Service Laboratory (FASL)

Joyce R. TobiasOfficer-in-Charge from October to

December 2010 & Supervising ScienceResearch Specialist, Nutrition and Food

Research & Development Section(NFRDS)

Organizational Structure

Production Staff

Zenaida V. Narciso, PhDChief Research Science Specialist,

TDSTSD

Editor

Maria Idelia G. Glorioso, MSc

Maria Idelia G. Glorioso, MSc

Divorah V. Aguila, MSc

Charina A. Javier

Senior Science Research Specialist

Senior Science Research Specialist

Science Research Specialist I


Production Coordinator

Writers

Creative Artists

Romeo R. Artuz

Jund Rian A. Doringo

Richard B. Magno

Artist-Illustrator II

Compositors/Typesetters

Erlinda V. IlaoScience Research Analyst

Proofreaders


Nutrition Communication Aide

Circulation Manager

Advisers

Mario V. Capanzana, PhD

Celeste C. Tanchoco, DrPH

Corazon M. Cerdeña, MSc

Teresa S. Mendoza, MSPH

Ferdinand B. Oamar, DPA

Director

Scientist III & Chief ResearchScience Specialist, NFRDD

Chief Research ScienceSpecialist, NAMD

OIC - Office of the Deputy Director &Chief Administrative Officer

Planning Officer IV

Office of the Director

Office of the Deputy Director

Nutritional Assessment & Monitoring

Division

Nutrition and Food R&DDivision

TechnologyDiffusion and S&T Services

Division

Finance andAdministrative

Division

As per EO 366, approved implementation date, November 13, 2009

Jund Rian A. DoringoScience Research Specialist I

Jund Rian A. DoringoScience Research Specialist I

Joyce R. TobiasOfficer-in-Charge from October to

December 2010 & Supervising ScienceResearch Specialist, Nutrition and Food

Research & Development Section(NFRDS)

Anna Clarisa DG. DulayProject Assistant I


Food and Nutrition Research InstituteDepartment of Science and Technnology

Gen. Santos Avenue, Bicutan, Taguig CityTel. No. 837 2071 to 82 loc. 2296Fax No. 837 3164Email: [email protected], [email protected]://www.fnri.dost.gov.ph

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