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Philippine Health Research Ethics Review Board awards FNRI-DOST Institutional Ethics Review Committee Level 3 Accreditation

The Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRIDOST) is guided by its mission to provide accurate data, correct information, and innovative technologies to fight malnutrition. In fulfillment of this mission, the FNRI created its own Research Ethics Committee under the name FNRI Institutional Ethics Research Committee (FIERC). It was registered with the Philippine Ethics Research Committee on December 3, 2007 with registration number Reg. No. 07-021.

FNRI-DOST celebrates 2016 NSTW with the theme, “A Day at the FNRI for every Juan and Juana”

 The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) celebrated the 2016 National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) on July 25-29, 2016 with the theme “Juan Science, One Nation”. The NSTW celebration aimed to off er the public various learning experiences through numerous exhibits, lay fora and activities that highlighted the importance of science and technology in the improvement and development of our country.

FNRI-DOST hosts successful back-to-back APEC workshops on Policy Translation and Nutrigenomics in Manila and Tagaytay, Philippines

 The Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology hosted successful back-to-back workshops in Manila on June 8-10, 2016 and in Tagaytay City on June 15-16, 2016. The two workshops are part of the Philippine commitment to support the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation’s (APEC) initiatives toward innovation driven development to promote regional science and technology collaboration. Cross-fora cooperation and coordination for Policy Partnership on Science, Technology and Innovation (PPSTI) is likewise given importance.

FNRI-DOST and Unilever Philippines partner in promoting Pinggang Pinoy for Adults

 The Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) recently partnered with Unilever Philippines in promoting Pinggang Pinoy for Adults through a Cooking Challenge. The memorandum of agreement (MOA) signing was held on May 25, 2016 at the FNRI Executive Conference Room.

Pinggang Pinoy "Healthy food plate for Filipino adults"

 A new, easy-to-understand food guide that uses a familiar food plate model to convey the right food group proportions on a per-meal basis to meet the body's energy and nutrient needs of adults. Pinggang Pinoy serves as visual tool to help Filipinos adopt healthy eating habits at meal times by delivering effective dietary and healthy lifestyle messages.

1st DOST Technology Transfer Day features FNRI-DOST technologies

On April 27, 2016 the 1st DOST Technology Transfer Day was held at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, CCP Complex, Pasay City. The whole day event brought together the different stakeholders in research and development that led to the forging of partnerships between industry players and the technology generators.

FNRI-DOST launches Pinggang Pinoy for different population groups

The FNRI-DOST launched the Pinggang Pinoy for the different population groups during the 61st Annual Convention of the Nutritionist-Dietitians’ Association of the Philippines (NDAP). The launching was held on February 24, 2016 during the NDAP fellowship night at the Royal Garden Hall and Convention Center, General Luna Street, Iloilo City.

ORLICO Food Corporation soon brings iron fortified rice (IFR) technology to Region VIII

ORLICO Food Corporation soon brings iron fortified rice (IFR) technology to Region VIII ORLICO Food Corporation is a private company with strong sense of corporate social responsibility whose aims are to go beyond regulatory compliance and engage in actions that further social good, beyond the interest of the firm. ORLICO vows to help address one of the country’s pressing problem, malnutrition, especially in Region 8, where the owners’ home town, Tacloban City, belongs.

FNRI Awards the 2015 Model Employees, Prolific Writers, Innovators and Academic Achievers

 On December 18, 2015 at the FNRI Christmas Party, the FNRI Program Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (PRAISE) Committee recognized distinguished FNRI staff for their outstanding performance for 2015. The FNRI conferred awards to its model employees, most prolific writer, innovators, and scholastic achievers. The Agency-wide Level I (Non-Supervisory) FNRI Model Employee was given to Maymia J. Tumimbang, while the Level II (Supervisory) FNRI Model Employee was awarded to Divorah V. Aguila. Both are from the Management and Information System Unit. Ms. Tumimbang was recognized for her exemplary performance in the packaging and implementation of ISSP and ICT equipment plan of the Institute, thus ensuring a 4.327 million worth of ICT equipment while Ms. Aguila for her exemplary performance in the harmonization of all ICT projects of the Institute through the iFNRI Program with the end view of improved service delivery to benefit the various clients of FNRI.

FNRI launches the Philippine Dietary Reference Intakes (PDRI) 2015

The Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) launches the PDRI 2015 during the opening ceremony of the 41st FNRI Seminar Series on July 1, 2015 at the FNRI Auditorium. The 2015 PDRI adopts the multi-level approach for setting nutrient reference values to meet the needs of various stakeholders for appropriate nutrient reference values.

FNRI-DOST and Goldilocks Bakeshop, Inc. advocate healthy eating through Pinggang Pinoy

From Left: Ms. Katrina Aynrand C. Aseoche, Goldilocks Marketing Officer, Ms. Ma. Rosario C. Caluya, Goldilocks Marketing Director, DOST Secretary Mario G. Montejo, Dr. Mario V. Capanzana, FNRI-DOST

The Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology and Goldilocks Bakeshop, Inc partnered in promoting the Pinggang Pinoy through the development of Sarap Pinggang Pinoy Meals. The launching of FNRI/DOST- Goldilocks Bakeshop, Inc. partnership for Sarap Pinggang Pinoy Meals was held on July 25, 2015 during the Health and Nutrition Cluster Forum, National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) at SMX, Mall of Asia.

DOST Pinoy Malnutrition Reduction Program

The Malnutrition Reduction Program (MRP) of the DOST-FNRI addresses the undernutrition problem among young children. The DOST PINOY strategy under the MRP is a package of intervention which involves direct feeding of rice-mongo based complementary foods for 6 months to below 3 years old children and nutrition education among mothers and caregivers. The complementary food technology and the intervention strategy is being rolled-out to the countryside as part of the solutions to the malnutrition problem among our Filipino young children.

FNRI advocacy initiatives yield prospective adoptors in Negros

The Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science Technology (FNRIDOST) conducted a series of successful advocacy meetings on DOST PINOY intervention strategy and stabilized brown rice among stakeholders in Bayawan and Dumaguete City on January 29 and 30, 2015.

The advocacy meetings were organized by the Technology Trasnfer and Commercialization Section (TTCS) headed by Engr. Rosemarie G. Garcia of the Technology Diffusion and S&T Services Division (TDSTSD) of the FNRI. This is in coordination with the DOST-Negros Oriental office.

The DOST PINOY intervention strategy is one of the two components of the Malnutrition Reduction Program (MRP). The acronym PINOY stands for the Package for the improvement of Nutrition of Young Children. This intervention strategy is a combination of 120 days feeding of complementary food blend developed by the FNRI among 6 to 36 months old malnourished children and conduct of nutrition education during mothers/caregivers of the malnourished children using the DOST PINOY modules.

FNRI gains partnership from study missions

The Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI,DOST) conducted two study missions that examined best practices and mechanisms of operations of similar scientifi c research and development (R&D) institutions in South East Asia and the American Region. These missions were funded through the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA). These were part of the DOST project Capacity Building for Science, Technology and Innovation Towards Self-sustaining R&D Institutes.

Dr. Mario V. Capanzana, FNRI Director and Ms. Teresa S. Mendoza, FNRI Planning Offi cer conducted these missions. Study Mission 1 was held on May to June 2014 in major institutions of Japan and Korea. Mission 2 was held in three key cities of Canada on January 2015.

In the first mission, the FNRI team visited 10 institutions in Korea and Japan. In Korea, these were: the Korea Food Research Institute (KFRI), Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Korea University of Science and Technology (KUST), Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS), and Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). In Japan, the institutions included the National Food Research Institute (NFRI), International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI), Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Japan Science and Technology Agency (JSTA), and the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS).

More Pinoy eat less - FNRI Survey

National Nutrition Summit Part 2 at the Dusit Thani Hotel, Manila on December 10, 2014.

The latest Food Consumption Survey (FCS) by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) in 2013 showed that 69.3 percent or about 7 in 10 Filipino households do not meet their dietary energy requirement. This was 2.4 percent higher than the 2008 survey results, as presented during the National Nutrition Summit Part 2, Dusit Thani Hotel, Manila last December 10, 2014.

The FCS is one of the components of the 8th National Nutrition Survey done every five years. The survey assesses the current food consumption situation and energy and nutrient intakes of Filipinos.
The mean one-day per capita or average daily individual food intake was 855 grams. This comprised mostly of rice, fish and vegetables. Over the last 10 years, the mean one-day per capita food intake has been on a down trend from 886 grams in 2003 to 855 grams in 2013.

FNRI presents 2014 Recommended Energy and Nutrient Intakes

The Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) presented the 2014 Recommended Energy and Nutrient Intake for Filipinos (RENI) during the Stakeholders' Conference at the Traders Hotel Manila on October 3, 2014.

The conference presented the updated and revised RENI generated feedback from concerned sectors on the changes in the levels of nutrients needed to remain healthy.

FNRI-DOST bags Hall of Fame Award as Most Outstanding Accounting Office

 The Accounting Section of the FNRI-DOST bagged the most coveted award as one of the most outstanding accounting offices in the country for three consecutive years. This places the Institute in the roster of Hall of Famers. 

FNRI-DOST conducts training for Saudi nationals

(Seated from left: Dr. Mario V. Capanzana, FNRI Director, Antonio Kosca of the Meralco Foundation Inc. Technological Institute, Imelda Taganas of the Office of TESDA Director General, Eric Aquino of the Department of Foreign Affairs, and Felicidad B. Zurbano of TESDA's National TVET Trainers Academy; Standing from left: Engr. Hammad Abdulaziz A. AlHammad, Dr. Abdulaziz Abdulrahman M. AlQarzaee, Saeed Rafea AlShehri, Majed Saeed M. Bayounis, Omar Abdulallah M. AlMarzoqi, Faiz Abdulhameed S. Matlagito, Khaled Saleh A. AlKarawi,and Saleh Awedh B. AlRasheedi.)

The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) forged a partnership with the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST). The collaboration provided food safety capability building activities to the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC) teachers and trainers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

More infants are getting exclusive breastfeeding – FNRI

About five in every 10 or (52.3 percent) of infants aged 0-5 months were exclusively breastfed, according to the 2013 National Nutrition Survey (NNS). This was an increase from 46.7 percent in the 2011 survey. The NNS is done by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) every five years.

This was reported during the National Breastfeeding Month culmination activity of the Department of Health by Dr. Cecilia Cristina Acuin, Chief Science Research Specialist of the Nutritional Assessment Management Division of FNRI. The event was held on August 26, 2014.
The Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) component of the 2013 NNS also revealed that 77.1 percent of infants were breastfed within an hour after delivery.

40th FNRI Seminar Series highlights nutrition in emergencies

The FNRI successfully conducted the 40th Seminar Series on July 3-4, 2014 at the FNRI Building in Bicutan, Taguig City. The FSS adopted this year's Nutrition Month Theme, "Kalamidad Paghandaan: Gutom at Malnutrisyon Agapan!"

Attending the gathering were 845 nutritionist-dietitians, nutrition action o cers, food industry professionals, barangay nutrition scholars, food technologists, local government health workers and students. In his message, DOST Secretary Mario G. Montejo mentioned the e orts by the DOST in giving warning and assisting in disaster rehabilitation. These e orts include improving the nutritional status of a ected communities in the regions a ected by natural and man- made calamities.

Lutong FNRI: Mga Katutubong Gulay

Lutong FNRI: Brown Rice Recipes

The DOST, through the FNRI, is leading research and development on brown rice to determine the various aspects of improving the stability and shelf-life of brown rice. With this, brown rice can be stored at a longer period with no significant changes in nutrient composition and sensory qualities.

Related to this, the FNRI-DOST has successfully determined in 2012 the optimum conditions for extending the shelf-life of brown rice so that it can now be stored from 5-9 months instead of only 1-4 months. But with the S&T solution being offered by the FNRI-DOST, our rice producers may soon be more confident in supplying brown rice in the market knowing it can last longer, compete with other types of rice and cost-efficient to produce.
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