Nutritional Guidelines WAYS TO PREVENT MALNUTRITION &

Food and Nutrition Research Institute MICRO DEFICIENCY

(FNRI) 1. Food-Based Strategies
- Philippine agency under DOST that a. Fortification - adding vitamins &
provides information and products to minerals to regular food
combat malnutrition in the country b. Dietary Approaches - sustainable
methods involving tackling social,
The Nutritional Guide Pyramid environmental, and cultural
- a framework created specifically to meet aspects
the needs of Filipino children c. Dietary Supplements - products
that contain vitamins to add
nutritional values to the diet
2. Public Health Approach
a. Includes education, disease
control, socioeconomic, and
environmental aspects

CONCEPT BEHIND THE FOOD PYRAMID

A. Eat the Right Food - for a person to
receive enough nutrients to meet our
daily needs, we must eat a variety of
foods.
B. Eat the Right Amount - eating too little
or too much leads to malnutrition, being
underweight, or overweight.
C. Healthy Eating Technique
a. Eat most GRAINS
b. Eat more Fruits and Vegetables
c. Eat moderately meat, fish, egg
(including alternatives), and milk
(including alternatives)
d. Eat less fat/oil, sugar, and salt
e. Drink adequate amount of fluids
everyday