FNRI Researchand Devt Projects 2002-2013

LIST OF COMMON DATA FIELDS FOR THE NATIONAL R&D INFORMATION SYSTEMNote: Highlighted columns are part of the DBM requirements

Ranking Program Title Project Title Project Objectives Project Description

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1/1/2001 12/1/2002

Food Fortificatio 4/1/2000 12/1/2002

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Food Fortification

Triple Fortification of Soy Sauce (Laboratory Scale)

To determine the feasibility of fortifying soy sauce with vitamin A, iron and iodine; To standardize the method / technique of fortifying soy sauce; To evaluate the quality of the fortified product, and; To transfer the fortification technology to a soy sauce manufacturer.

Micronutrient deficiency: Vitamin A Deficiency (VAD), Iron Deficiency disorders (IDD), Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) is still prevalent among the Filipinos according to the recently conducted 5th National Nutrition Survey conducted by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology. Food-based intervention is an effective and more sustained strategy to prevent and control micronutrient malnutrition.

Food Industry; General Public

Fortification of Rice/Corn Starch Noodles with Vitamin A, Iron and/or Iodine

To standardize the method/technique of fortifying rice/corn starch noodle; To evaluate the quality and to conduct the storage study of the fortified noodles.

Noodles in general, is one category of commonly consumed food by Filipinos, particularly children and lactating women (FNRI, 1998). Rice noodles or "Bihon", first class, contain 5% protein, 0.6% carbohydrates, 0.2% crude fiber, 0.4% ash and 12.4% water. It has a minimal amount of vitamins and minerals (FNRI, 1997). Improving the nutrient content of "Bihon", particularly vitamin A, iron and iodine level will benefit majority of the noodle eating Filipinos.




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Food Fortification

Simple Technology for Water Iodination

To standardize method of iodine analysis in iodinated water; Evaluate the methods of addition of potassium iodate solutions in the drinking water and determine the quality of the potassium iodate solutions; and Determine the stability of iodine solutions in different packaging materials and iodinated water using different types of water collected as stored in different types of containers at different conditions.

Based on the data from the national nutrition surveys of the Food and Nutrition Research Institute, the prevalence of micronutrient malnutrition such as Vitamin A deficiency, iron-deficiency, anemia and iodine deficiency disorder continues to be of important public health concern. Food fortification or addition of micronutrient to food, to increase nutrient availability is an effective strategy to improve the nutrient intake of the population for prevention and control of micronutrient malnutrition.




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1/1/2000 12/31/2002Food Fortification

Iron Absorption and Effectiveness Study of Fortified Foods

To determine the iron absorption and effectiveness of non-fortified foods.

Foods fortified with different iron fortificants will be analyzed from iron, zinc and calcium using the atomic absorption spectrophotometry; phytic, tannic and ascorbic acid using AOAC methods and iron availability by in-vitro method. The two test foods with the highest available iron will be validated by in-vitro method using radioisotope technique. The test foods with the highest iron absorption will be tested for its effectiveness using stable isotope technique.


Food Fortification

Cost Benefit Analysis of Vitamin A, Iron and Iodine-Fortified Foods




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Food Fortification

The Effect of Vitamin A-fortified Cooking Oil Intake in the Serum Retinol Level of 4-6 Year Old Children

To determine the effect of vitamin A-fortified cooking oil intake on the vitamin A nutriture of 4 to 6 year-old children.

The study employed an experimental design with one experimental and two control groups. The experimental group consisted of subjects who consumed vitamin A-fortified cooking oil which was provided for free for six months. Control 1 consisted of subjects who consumed unfortified cooking oil which was also provided for free through the project.


Functional Food Products

Beta Carotene-Rich Juice

To develop functional food products utilizing available materials containing functional ingredients such as carotenoids and fiber which are known to prevent and decrease the risk of human cancer.

The concept that food components play important role in the maintenance and improvement of human well-being and health and in the reduction of major diseases, has become popular to consumers. Diet is believed to play an important role in the four major diseases of our society - cardiovascular diseases, cancer, hypertension and obesity.




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Low-Fat Foods 1/1/2002 3/1/2003Functional Food Product Development

To develop low fat food products in order to provide consumers food products low in fat in their diet which help prevent obesity and cardiovascular diseases.

The concept that food components play important role in the maintenance and improvement of human well-being and health and in the reduction of major diseases, has become popular to consumers. Diet is believed to play an important role in the four major disease of our society - cardiovascular diseases, cancer, hypertension and obesity.


Functional Foods from Soybeans

To develop functional food products utilizing soybean and soybean products.

As new frontiers in the fields of food and nutrition have been explored, bioactive chemicals such as phytochemicals have been found in dietary sources like soybeans which provide health benefits. Soybeans have been studied to have high concentrations of isoflavones which help prevent breast, colon and prostate cancers, heart diseases, osteoporosis and menopausal problems.




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Assessment of Functional Properties of Cereals, Legumes, Oilseeds and Rootcrops

The project aims to generate baseline information of functional properties of different food ingredients needed for the formulation of functional food products.

The project includes the determination of the functional properties of cereals, legumes, oilseeds and rootcrops and identification of the commonly used cereals and legumes in the country. It will also undertake standardization of standard procedures on the analysis of functional properties applicable for cereals and legumes.


Nutritional and Health Benefits of Coconut Flour

To determine the nutritional and health benefits of coconut fiber.

Coconut can be a good source of dietary fiber and may contribute in the proper control and management of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus and cancer.




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12/31/2001Package-Product Compatibility R and D (High-Fiber Cookies, Beta-Carotene Juice, and Low-Fat Foods)


Development of High-Fiber, Low Calorie Functional Food Products

The project aims to characterize the dietary fiber (soluble and insoluble) content of selected agricultural food product for functional food product development.




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Nutritional Food Product Development

Nutritional Food Product Development and Improvement Project: Spaghetti Noodles and Fresh "Miki" made from Saluyot/Squash

Noodle manufacture is a sustainable food industry today. It occupies an important role in the dietary pattern of Filipinos including the Asians as well. Noodles are generally served as part of the menu or snackfood item. A national survey revealed low-income families consumer regularly noodles three times a week (Marero et. Al., 1994; Galvez et. Al., ). In view of the popularity of these products, various types of noodles are available in the market made from semolina, rice flour, wheat flour, mongo or cassava starch.




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Food for Disaster/Emergency Feeding

1) To develop a ready-to-eat rice, vacuum fried/freeze dried fruits and vegetables and energy drink designed for emergency feeding; To standardize formulations and methods of preparations; 3) To conduct shelf-life studies in appropriate packaging materials; 4) To evaluate the quality (physico-chemical, microbiological and nutritional composition of the products; and 5) To conduct pilot scale production studies and to prepare product information sheets.

The geographical location and physical environment of the Philippines has made the country prone to various kinds of calamities such as typhoon, floods, drought, earthquake, volcanic eruptions and landslides. During the present times, the occurrence of man-made emergency situations such as fire, chemical leaks, civil unrest and war tend to increase.




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Upgrading of Street Food Vending System

The project is conducted in a pilot streetfood vending site in Taguig, Metro Manila to upgrade the streetfood vending business in the municipality enhancement of streetfood vendors capabilities through training and infrastructure establishment/improvement. Specifically, it aims to provide training courses and consultations on nutrition, food and sanitation and hygiene and transfer of food technologies to health extension workers.




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9/1/2002 5/1/2003Nutritional Assessment and Monitoring

An Analysis of the Nutritional Status of Rural Households in the Philippines

This project aims to provide access to the 1993 Food Consumption Data at the household level for selected variables/information; present the nutritional of rural households by major source of livelihood in GIS format; and to analyze the relationship between nutritional status of rural households and type of agricultural enterprise.

A stratified two-stage sampling design as adopted in the earlier FNRI surveys was employed in the 4th NNS. These were 76 provinces then in all regions of the country including 8 clusters of cities and municipalities in Metro Manila were covered with a total of 160 strata. Stratification was done by region, province and urban/rural classification. The barangay and household served respectively as the primary and secondary sampling units.




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2/1/2003 8/1/2003

1/1/2002 3/1/2005

Nutritional Assessment and Monitoring

Baseline Food Consumption Survey for Evaluating the Impact of Food Fortification Program in the Philippines

This project aims to provide current data and related information to evaluate the status/improvement/effectiveness of the food fortification program in the Philippines.

A stratified two-stage design will be employed. Stratification will be done with provinces as strata, and barangays households as the primary and secondary sampling units, respectively. Six hundred (600) barangays and 10 households per barangay will be covered. About 6,432 0-4 year-old children and 2,232 pregnant and lactating women from sample households will be included in the survey.

food Industry; General Public

Strategic Programs Addressing Normal, Under- and Over-Nourished Individuals

Availability, Access and Perception of Nutrition Programs Among Selected Urban Poor and Indigenous Upland Farming Households

This project aims to characterize the availability, accessibility, acceptability and affordability of nutrition programs among the poor and to ascertain constraints, thereof; and to collate information on impact evaluation of use and effect of twice and thrice yearly dosing schedule of Vitamin A supplementation program on preschool children.

Desk review and analysis of results of studies on 2x and 3x yearly dosing of vitamin A will be done. Topics for literature search through the internet and hard literature are vitamin A supplementation program; vitamin A supplementation outreach; nutritional status; and vitamin a intake from various sources.




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12/1/2002 12/31/2004 Filipino adults

1/1/2002 6/1/2004 Filipino adults


Other Strategic R&D Programs

Validation of Short Dietary Method for Epidemiologic Studies: Phase I. Validity of Nutrient Intakes from FFQ versus 24-hour Recall and Blood Lipid

This project aims to determine the validity of nutrient intake among adult subjects taken by food frequency and 24-hour recall method within their blood lipid profile.

This study will use food intake and biochemical data from the CVD study in Bicol conducted in 1996. Data on food intake using food frequency and 24 hour recall were taken from 1484 adult subjects by means of interview. Blood lipid profile was also determined on a subsample of subjects aged 30 years and over.


Correlation Analysis of Risk Factors to Diet-related Non-Communicable Diseases

This project aims to determine the relationship of non-nutritional , nutritional factors and lifestyle habits with android obesity, hypertension, diabetes and atherosclerosis.


Assessment of Physical Activity by Questionnaire Method: Phase I. Development and Validation of Questionnaire

This study aims to design the effectiveness of questionnaire method in assessing the physical activity of Filipino adults.



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1/1/2002 6/1/2004

1/1/2003 9/1/2006


Determination of Basic Metabolic Rate (BMR) Using FAO/WHO/UNU Method

This project aims to determine the applicability if the FAO/WHO/UNU Method for the estimation of BMR; to determine the BMR by age group and sex using weight; and to compare BMR results of previous local and those with foreign studies

Using previous local data and height and weight data of the 5th NNS, BMR will be determined using the FAO/WHO/UNU Method. Likewise, comparison with actual BMR results of previous data will be done.

E. Strategic Programs Addressing Normal, Under- and Over-Nourished Individuals

Effectiveness of the " Whiz Kids Through Fitness Program"

The project is an evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Whiz Kids through Fitness Program Among Grades 1-3 School children in St. Scholastica's College, Manila.

The evaluation will consist of three parts: a) Process evaluation; b) Evaluation of Physical Activity Component; and c) Evaluation of the Nutrition Education Component. The effectiveness of the program will be assessed based on the a) health and nutritional well-being of the school children after the program and b) nutrition knowledge and practice of school children and parents after the program.

Program Implemen-tors



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1/1/2003 1/1/2003

1/1/2003 6/1/2003


Sixth National Nutrition Survey, Philippines: Clinical Phase

It aims to assess the prevalence of lifestyle and nutrition-related risk factors and diseases among Filipinos 2 years and above and aid in the development of health policies and programs for the prevention and control of lifestyle- and nutrition-related diseases.

This phase of the survey, designated as the National Health Survey, will focus on the prevalence of nutrition, as well as lifestyle-related conditions or risk factors that are associated with chronic degenerative diseases such as overweight and obesity, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dypslipidemia, dementia and osteopporosis.



Profile of Some Filipino Menopausal Women

The study aims to investigate the profile of some Filipino menopausal women. Specifically, it determines the demographic characteristics and reproductive status of menopausal women; to examine their lifestyle characteristics; and to determine their metabolic profile.

This study will be a part of the 5NNS,employing a two-stage sampling design. All provinces will be covered except Basilan and Lanao del Sur, of the 15 regions. Out of the 4,541 subjects, randomly selected, 985 menopausal women will be taken as subjects for the study.

Filipino Menopausal Women



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5/1/2002 6/1/2005


Effect of Egg Consumption on Lipid Profile among Selected 30-60 Year-old Healthy Filipino Adults

This study will determine the effect of regular consumption on egg on serum cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL cholesterol and HDL-cholesterol among healthy Filipino adults.

The study will help resolve the issues on the effect of egg consumption on human health, particularly on lipid profile among healthy individuals. Results of this study may also erase negative perceptions about egg, which is a very cheap source of protein and also of high biological value. Further, of economic significance, the poultry and egg producers will also benefit from the study.

Nutritional and Functional Food Product Development Program as Alternative Solution/Remedy to Alleviate Other Nutritional Problems

Therapeutic Effects of MCT in the Management of Diarrhea: A Case Study

This study aims to determine the effect of MCT oil supplementation on the duration and episodes of diarrheal attacks; and determine the effects of MCT-supplemented and non-MCT-supplemented diets on the clinical manifestations of the patients.

The study will employ a before and after experimental design to determine the therapeutic effects of MCT oil in the management of diarrhea. Twenty children aged 3-6 years old suffering from diarrhea at the Pedia Ward of the UP-PGH Medical Center will be recruited as subjects. The subjects will be randomly assigned to either the MCT-supplemented a or non-MCT supplemented diet. Supplementation will last for a week..

Program Implemen-tors/



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1/1/2003 12/1/2005

7/1/2002 6/1/2003 General Public

Programs for Development of Tools and Standards Used for Nutritional Assessment

Translation of the Recommended Energy and Nutrient Intakes (RENIs) 2002 to Foods/Food Groups/Dietary Patterns

This project aims to translate the nutrient-based Recommended Energy and Nutrient Intakes (RENIs) to foods. It will involve the following methods: 1) Development of a methodology for translating nutrient-based recommendations into foods/dietary patterns. 2) Validation and testing of menu patterns developed . 3) Preparation and development of handbook

Program Implemen-tors / Children aged 3-6 years old

Functional Food Product Development

Nutritional and Health Benefits of Local Rootcrops and Legumes: Phase I. Effect of Local Rootcrop on Mineral Availability

The study will be conducted in 10 samples of different variety of legumes and 6 local rootcrops. 1 20-g freeze-dried sample in duplicate of the test foods will be used in the study. The availability of iron, calcium and zinc will be determined from the test foods using an in-vitro method simulating conditions that prevail in the small intestine and colon.

This study aims to determine the effect of local rootcrops and legumes on mineral availability.



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7/1/2003 6/1/2004

10/1/2002 9/1/2003


Nutritional and Health Benefits of Local Rootcrops and Legumes: Phase II. Determination of the Glycemic Index of Different Local Rootcrops and Legumes in Normal and Diabetic Subjects

This project aims to determine the glycemic index of different local rootcrops and legumes in normal and diabetic patients.

Diabetic patients


The Glycemic Index of Local Rootcrops and Sunfiber Products in Normal and Diabetic Patients

This project aims to determine the glycemic index of some local rootcrops and sunfiber products in normal and diabetic subjects.

Ten normal and ten diabetic subjects will be recruited to be physically examined by a doctor and chosen based on a certain criteria. The subjects will be studied by a randomized cross-over design. They will told to fast overnight (10-12 hours) prior to taking in the test food. A fasting finger-prick blood sample will be collected before consumption of the test food. Test food are five (5) local rootcrops; sweet potato, yam, taro (gabi), tugi and cassava, white bread.

Diabetic patients



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1/1/2002 3/1/2005 0

4/1/2002 12/1/2003


Sixth National Nutrition Survey, Philippines: Biochemical Phase: National Anemia Survey. The Role of Vitamin A and Folate Deficiencies and Infection on the Anemia Problem among Filipinos

This study aims to re-assess the vitamin A deficiency of preschool children, pregnant and lactating women through plasma retinol levels and re-assess the iodine deficiency of children 6-12 years through urinary iodine levels.

Blood samples will be taken from pre-school children aged 6 months to 5 years, pregnant and lactating women of selected households in the sample barangays. These will be analyzed for plasma retinol. In the field and while in transit to FNRI, plasma will be kept frozen in dry ice or liquid nitrogen tanks (Dewar). At FNRI, the blood samples will be stored at -20 C until analyzed by HPLC. (Furr et. Al., 1992).

Food Fortification

Triple Fortification of Soy Sauce (Pilot Scale)

This project aims to develop a fortification technology for soy sauce.

1) Initial visit to the plant site and familiarization with the process flow and production equipment. 2) Product development and laboratory scale will be done at the FNRI food laboratory and subsequent pilot plant scale production and standardization will be done at the SAFI Plant. 3) The effects of storage time on the quality of the fortified soy sauce will be monitored. The storage study will be conducted for a period of one year for the actual temperature.

Food Industry: General Public



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10/1/2001 6/1/2005Food Fortification

Improvement of the Technology for Iron-Fortified Rice (Storage Study of Extruded Iron-Fortified Rice Premix and Enriched Rice)

This project aims to develop a technology for the production of low-cost iron-fortified rice.

The project will involve the following phases: Phase 1 - Development of Fortification Technique for Rice Grain.Phase 2 - Physico-chemical, Nutritional and Sensory Evaluation.Phase 3 - Shelf-life Studies.Phase 4 - Pilot Plant Production and Consumer Evaluation.Phase 5 - Establishment of Standards and Specifications.Phase 6 - Technology Transfer and Commercialization




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1/1/2002 12/1/2004

1/1/2002 12/1/2003

Food Fortification

Technology Generation of Fortified Margarine with Vitamin A, B1, Iron and Iodine and Omega -3 and -6 Fatty Acids

This project aims to a generate a technology of fortified margarine with vitamins A and B1, iron, iodine and omega -3 and -6 fatty acids.

The project will involve the following activities: 1) Trial fortification. 2) Storage Study. 3) Technology Transfer


Food Fortification

Production and Evaluation of Vitamin A-Fortified Sugar

This project aims to produce vitamin A-premix and vitamin A-fortified sugar at Victoria's Milling Plant.

Activities inlcude:1) Assessment of the Infrastructure of the Victoria's Milling Plant. 2)Training of VICMICO Personnel. 3) Production Trials. 4) Evaluation of Premix and Vitamin A-fortified sugar produced at VICMICO




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1/1/2003 12/1/2005

1/1/2002 3/1/2003

Food Fortification Program to Combat Micronutrient Deficiencies

Evaluation of Iodine Content: Cooked Food

Specifically, the project aims: 1) to determine/select method of iodine analysis to be used in iodized salt and cooked and processed food containing iodized salt; 2) to determine the iodine content of boiled, fried, baked foods and other processed foods using iodized salt; and 3) to evaluate the color and sensory acceptability of cooked and processed foods containing iodized salt.

The project will be subdivided into 2 parts as follows: Part 1 - Cooked Foods. Phase I - Determination/Selection of Analytical Method. Titration Method.Ceric Reduction Method (Auto Analyzer II Method).hase II - Preparation of Food Using Different Method of Cooking. Boiled Food. Fried Food. Phase III - Evaluation of Cooked Food Containing Iodized Salt. Physical Evaluation. Sensory Evaluation. Part II Phase I - Evaluation of Processed Food with Iodized Salt



Development of Functional Foods: Low-fat Ice Cream

This project aims to develop functional food products utilizing available materials containing functional ingredient such as carotenoids and fiber which are known to prevent and decrease the risk of human cancer. The project also aims to develop a product that is low in fat to prevent cardiovascular disease, hypertension and obesity.

Development of product concept through literature review and brainstorming and focus group discussions. Product and process development




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10/1/2002 3/1/2005

1/1/2002 1/3/1990

4/1/2002 6/1/2004


Development of Functional Foods: Low-Fat, High-Fiber Sausage

The main objective of the project is to develop a low-fat, high-fiber sausage

This project aims to develop functional foods utilizing available materials containing functional ingredients such as carotenoids and fiber which are known to prevent and decrease the risk of human cancer. The project also aims to develop a product that is low in fat to prevent cardiovascular disease, hypertension and obesity. Development of Product Concept. Product/process development.



Development of Noodle and Pasta Products with Seaweeds and Squash: Spaghetti Noodles with Seaweeds

1) Product idea Generation 2) Product/Process Development 3) Consumer Testing 4) Pilot-Scale Production and Cost Analysis 5) Preparation of Specification for Patent/Utility Model Applications

This project aims to develop nutritious noodles utilizing indigenous raw materials in accordance with consumer needs and wants.



Development of Noodle and Pasta Products with Seaweeds and Squash: Canton Noodles with Seaweeds

To develop noodle made from seaweeds and squash

This project aims to develop nutritious noodle utilizing indigenous raw materials in accordance with consumer needs and wants.




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4/1/2002 6/30/2004

1/1/2003 6/1/2003


Development of Noodle and Pasta Products with Seaweeds and Squash: Fresh Miki with Squash


Product Idea Generation. Product/Process Development. Pilot Scale Production and Cost Analysis. Preparation of Specification for Patent/UM Application



Validation of Arm Span and Knee Height as Proxy Indicators for Height Among Normal and Mobility-Impaired or handicapped Male Children

This study aims to validate the use of arm span and knee height as proxy indicators to height among normal and handicapped and mobility-impaired Filipino male children aged 0-19 years old.

Using standard anthropometric procedures, measurements of height, arm span, knee height and weight will be taken among these handicapped and mobility-impaired children in pediatric wards and out-patient department of Phil. Orthopedic Hospitals,. Jose reyes Memorial Medical Center, Santo Tomas University and NOH Hospital for Crippled Children and Lourdes School of Mandaluyong. Statistical analysis will be performed using Stata Version 6.

Normal & Handi-capped Male Children 0 to 19 year s old



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1/1/2003 12/1/2003

4/1/2003 12/1/2003


Evaluation of the National Milk Feeding Program in Three Provinces in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao: Phase 1. Community-based Milk Feeding Program

This project aims to evaluate the impact and cost0benefit of the national Milk Feeding Program (NMFP) on program beneficiaries in three province in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

The research will use the experimental design in combination with a pre- and post assessment of the milk feeding program. Impact of the Milk Feeding program conducted by DA-NDA over a period of 120 days (given 5 days a week) will be measured among 360 program beneficiaries of a community-based feeding programs in identified provinces in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao that will commence feeding activities by February 2003.

Children & Parents


The Existence of Dual Forms of Malnutrition in Selected Filipino Families with Preschool Children: A Case Study

This project aims to: 1) determine the prevalence of dual forms of malnutrition in one family by measuring the father, mother, and their children aged 2-5 years and characterize its distribution among family members 2) identify possible factors that may influence the existence of dual forms of malnutrition in selected families 3) to determine the prevalence of hypertension and iron deficiency anemia in and among mother-pairs.

Selected Filipino Families w/ Pres-school Children



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7/1/2002 9/1/2005 General PublicStrategic Programs Addressing Normal, Under- and Over-Nourished Individuals

Determination of Serving Portion Size of Commonly Eaten Foods

This project aims: 1) test methodologies in determining serving portion sizes of cereal and cereal products; 2) create database on serving portions of cereal and cereal products; 3) determine the average portion sizes of cereal and cereal products; and 4) validate the serving portion size of cereal and cereal products through visualization.

The actual data collection of weights and measures per serving portion/observations will be made primarily from hospitals, franchised foods and consolidation of weights and culled data from above mentioned sources. The food items will include both cooked and processed cereals and cereal products. Mean value of portion sizes of the selected food items will then be calculated by taking the average portion sizes of food items. Existence of significant differences will likewise be tested.



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7/1/2002 12/31/2004Institutional Food Management Program

Determination of Serving Portion Size of Commonly Eaten Foods and Metro Manila Food Service Establishments Verification: Study 2. Food Service Establishments

The project objectives are 1. to test methodologies in determining serving portion sizes of cereal and cereal products, 2. create database on serving portions of cereal and cereal products, 3. determine the average portion sizes and validate the serving through visualization.

Gathering of serving portion sizes data from published sources, both local and foreign handbook, manuals etc. will be undertaken, reviewed and identified to serve as reference in the determination serving portion size of commonly eaten foods.




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1/1/2003 12/31/2003

1/1/2003 12/1/2004

Institutional Food Management Program

Development of a Recipe Handbook Utilizing Locally-Available Vegetables



Effectiveness of the " Whiz Kids Through Fitness Program" Among Grades 1-3 in St. Scholastica's College, Manila. Part 3. Nutrition Education Component

This part of the study aims to evaluate the nutrition education component of the Whiz Kids.

Pre-tested self-administered questionnaires will be used on the children and parents before, at the middle and after the program. The questionnaire will include nutrition knowledge and practices covered by the nutrition education modules as 24-hour food recall. The pre-tested questionnaire for teachers will be administered after the program is implemented and will cover questions on the impact of the program on their eating habits.

Children & Parents



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1/1/2003 12/1/2003 SMEs

4/1/2003 12/31/2004

1/1/2002 9/30/2004

Food Quality and Safety

Technology Improvement of the Lahar Minicolumn Field Test Kit for Aflatoxin in Food and Feed Corn Kit for Commercialization

This project aims to improve and apply the lahar mincolumn field test kit for aflatoxin in corn and its food and feed products.


Iron and Zinc Absorption from Brown Rice/Brown Rice-Based Meal and Milled Rice/Milled Rice-Based Meal of the Same Variety

This project aims to determine iron and zinc absorption from brown rice/brown rice-based meal and milled rice/milled rice-based meal of the same variety in humans.

Small Medium Entrepreneurs

Food Fortification

Development of Blenderized food (Storage Study)

The project aims to determine the feasibility of developing an instant tube feeding formula.

The need to develop a locally formulated tube feeding formula from indigenous sources that is easy to prepare with minimal use of equipment, cheaper and microbiologically safe becomes an urgent concern in the light of ever increasing prices of commercially available tube feeding formulas.




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6/1/2003 12/1/2004


Institutional Food Management Program

Establishment of School/Community-based Supplementary Feeding: Metro Manila

This project aims to: 1)Establish supplementary feeding centers to promote growth and nutritional rehabilitation among nutritionally-at-risk public pre-school and school children in schools and in communities; 2) Test systems for the provision of supplementary foods to beneficiaries in schools and communities; and3) To foster convergence of commitments among schools and communities stakeholders

School children/ Stake- holders


Development of Functional Foods: Low-Fat, Low-Sugar Ice Cream

This project aims to develop functional foods utilizing available materials containing functional ingredients such as carotenoids and fiber which are known to prevent and decrease the risk of human cancer. The project also aims to develop a product that is low in fat to prevent cardiovascular disease, hypertension and obesity.

Development of Product Concept. Product/process development



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7/1/2003 12/31/2003

10/1/2003 2/1/2004 General Public


Nutritional and Health Benefits of Local Rootcrops and Legumes: Mineral Availability from Local Legumes

Rootcrops can be a good source of dietary fiber and may contribute in the proper control and management of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus and cancer. The study aims to determine the effect of local root crops flour products on mineral availability. The results of this investigation can be a scientific basis in the development and production of functional foods and increase production and export of reootcrops and its products.


Formative Research on Meat and Egg Consumption

This project aims to build a qualitative information base for a communication campaign to promote the consumption of meat, egg and related products.

Three provinces each from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao were covered in the study. From each province, one municipality with an urban and rural barangay was chosen. Selection of the provinces considered the presence of animal production program by the Department of Agriculture or by commercial producers.



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1/1/2004 9/1/2005


Analysis of the 1993 Food Consumption Survey and 2000 Family Income and Expenditure Survey Data for Food Poverty Estimation


Physical Activity Assessment of Older School Children

The study will assess the physical activity of older school children, 10-18 years of age, using a structured questionnaire. Levels of moderate to vigorous activities will likewise be assessed using a scoring system.

A pre-tested physical activity structured questionnaire will be administered among Grades 4-6 school children and 1st to 4th year High School students in private and public schools in Manila. The self-report questionnaire will assess levels of moderate to vigorous physical activity. Each of them will be converted to a 5-point scale, with a higher score indicating higher levels of activities.

School children/ Stake- holders



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1/1/2004 6/1/2007

1/1/2005 12/1/2007 General Public

A. Nutrition Surveys: Tracking the Progress of MDGs, MTPDP and MTPPAN

2005 Updating of the Nutritional Status of Filipino Children

1. ) To assess and update the nutritional status of 0 – 19 year-old Filipino children and adolescents, pregnant women and lactating mothers, at the national level and in CPC VI areas; 2. To assess the country’s progress towards Universal Salt Iodization; 3. To examine the association of iodine intake, particularly from iodized salt and processed foods, and iodine status among children and lactating women.

The proposed Survey is a follow-up to the 2003 National Nutrition Survey, and specifically will re-assess the nutritional status of Filipino children aged 0-19 years, as well as provide updates on the progress of the country’s efforts towards Universal Salt Iodization.

Filipino Children

F. Information and Communications Technology Program

Establishment of Philippine Knowledge Center on Food and Nutrition (Development of an Electronic Information System for the Electronic Dissemination and Utilization of Nutrition Survey Data: Phase I: NNS Results)

This project aims to establish the Philippine's knowledge Center in Nutrition that will facilitate dissemination and utilization of nutrition data inputs.

A series of testing, debugging and revision of the IS would then follow, with the developers working closely with FNRI team. This will be done until a working system is produced.



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1/1/2004 6/1/2004Nutritional Assessment and Monitoring

Correlational Analysis of Children's Nutritional Status, Dietary Intake and Psychosocial Development and the Pregnant and Lactating Mother's Dietary Intake and Caregiving Practices

This project aims to provide and analysis of incidence of poor nutritional status, poor dietary intake and poor psychosocial development among children, as well as incidence of poor dietary intake among pregnant and lactating women, in ECD and non-ECD areas.

Study 1 - In-depth Study on the Psychosocial Development of Preschoolers in the ECD and selected non ECD areas. Study 2 - Correlates of Feeding Practices of Young Children in ECD Provinces. Study 3 - Determinants of Nutritional Status of Children in the ECD and Selected Non-ECD Areas. Study 4 - An Exploratory Study of the Determination of the Dietary Intake of Pregnant and Lactating Mothers in ECD and Selected Non-ECD Areas



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1/1/2004 12/1/2005 General Public

1/1/2004 12/1/2005


Nutritional and Health Benefits of Local Rootcrops and Legumes: Phase III. Determination of the Cholesterol-Lowering Effect of Local Rootcrops and Legumes in Humans with Moderately-raised Cholesterol Levels

This project aims to determine the effect of local rootcrops and legumes on serum cholesterol levels of human subjects with moderately raised serum cholesterol.

The study will be conducted in 20 moderately raised cholesterol subjects on a 32-week period (7.5 months) consisting of eight 2-week experimental period in a randomized cross-over design, separated by a seven 2-week wash-out period. The subjects will undergo physical examination by a medical doctor and a 3-day dietary food recall, physical activity and smoking habits will be determined.


Development of Noodle and Pasta Products with Seaweeds and Squash: Fresh Miki with Lato


Raw materials sourcing, Develop experimental design, Conduct trial formulation of the prototype product, Conduct nutritional evaluation, physico-chemical and microbial analyses and sensory evaluation of the most acceptable formulation, Standardization of the most acceptable formulation and method of preparation



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1/1/2002 12/1/2004

1/1/2004 12/1/2005


Sixth National Nutrition Survey: Anthropometric Survey

This project aims to assess and update the nutritional status of Filipino households and selected population groups in consonance with the country's long term plan of monitoring changes of the situation.

The 6th NNS utilized the sampling frame developed by the National Statistics Office for the 2003 Family Income and Expenditure Survey (FIES) to cover the sub-sample of the total sample size for the 2003 FIES, to permit generation of national estimates for the nutrition variables. While the household is the final stage sampling unit, all the members of each sample household are included in the individual level.

Program Implemen- tors

Food Fortification

Effects of Iodized Salt on the Quality of Selected Processed Food

This project aims to determine the effect of iodized salt on the quality of selected food products, such as nitrite-cured meat, dried fish, pickled vegetables and naturally fermented fish (anchovies) and small shrimps (alamang).

Preparation/Processing Of Processed Food Products. Determination of the Quality of Processed Foods. Storage Study



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1/1/2002 12/1/2005

3/1/2004 12/1/2004


Sixth National Nutrition Survey: Food Consumption Survey


The 6th NNS utilized the sampling frame developed by the National Statistics Office for the 2003 Family Income and Expenditure Survey (FIES) to cover the sub-sample of the total sample size for the 2003 FIES, to permit generation of national estimates for the nutrition variables. While the household is the final stage sampling unit, all the members of each sample household are included in the individual level.



Iron and Calcium Availability From Foods With and Without Vinegar

Specifically, the project aims to determine the total iron and calcium content of foods with and without vinegar; andto determine the dialyzable iron and calcium content of foods with and without vinegar as a measure of iron and calcium availability

The project aims to determine the availability of iron and calcium from foods with and without vinegar that can be potentially absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract.




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7/1/2004 12/1/2006 Food IndustryB. Nutritional and Functional Food Product Development Program as Alternative Solution/Remedy to Alleviate Other Nutritional Problems

Development of Functional Foods: Meatless Sausage

This project aims to develop functional foods utilizing available materials containing functional ingredients such as carotenoids and fiber which are known to prevent and decrease the risk of human cancer. The project also aims to develop a product that is low in fat to prevent cardiovascular disease, hypertension and obesity.

The concept that food components play an important role in the maintenance and improvement of human well-being and health an in the reduction of major diseases has become popular to consumers. Diet is believed to play an important role in the four major diseases of the society- CVD, cancer, hypertension and obesity. There is a growing awareness of the value-adding and market potential for functional foods. Thus, functional foods was targetted by the food industry as a potential areas for product development for the global market.



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7/1/2004 12/1/2007

7/1/2004 12/1/2007

C. Programs for Development of Tools and Standards

Body Composition, Nutritional Status and Energy Expenditure of the Filipino Elderly

To obtain data and evaluate total energy expenditure (TEE), dietary intake, body composition and basal metabolic rate of older persons. TEE will be determined using and comparing two methods; the Douglas Bag and Doubly Labeled water methods. Likewise, activity profile and food intake will be determined.

The study will focus on older persons. Total energy expenditure will be measured using two methods: the traditional indirect calorimetry and the doubly labeled water method using stable isotopes. Likewise, body composition and nutritional status of the older persons will be determined.

Filipino Elderly


Body Image Satisfaction, Dietary Intakes and Health Outcomes in Urban Filipino Women

The project aims to assess the relationship of body image satisfaction, eating attitudes and motivations and exposure to mass media with dietary intakes and health outcomes among urban adult women.

The study will cover the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Kineti-kids project in 2 private and 2 public schools in the City of Manila and which has three components: Nutrition Education, Physical Activity and Nutrition Promotion.



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7/1/2004 12/1/2004

5/1/2004 6/1/2005


Body Image Satisfaction, Dietary Intakes and Health Outcomes in Urban Filipino Women

The project aims to assess the relationship of body image satisfaction, eating attitudes and motivations and exposure to mass media with dietary intakes and health outcomes among urban adult women.

The sample will consists of 300 adult women chosen randomly from an urban poor community in Metro Manila (from classes C, D, and E, as specified by the funding institution). Weight, height and blood pressure will be measured. A pre-tested, self-administered questionnaire will be used to determine body image satisfaction, eating attitudes, motivations for eating and exposure to mass media. Two non-consecutive 24-hour food recalls will be obtained from the women.

Urban Filipino Women


Efficacy of Selected Iron Fortification for Rice in Improving Iron Status of School Children

The project aims to evaluate the efficacy of selected alternatives of iron fortificants that could be used in rice to improve the iron status of school-aged aged 7-9 years old.

The study will be conducted in a randomly selected public school in Pasig, a pre-selected division in Metro Manila. About 600 - 700 (based on anemia prevalence of 35%) children aged 7-9 years old with consent will be measured for HB levels in order to identify anemic children, who will subjects in the intervention study. Should the sample size of anemic children for the intervention study is not yet met, more children will be measured. Weight and height will also be collected.



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2/1/2005 7/1/2006


. Nutritional and Functional Food Product Development Program as Alternative Solution/Remedy to Alleviate Other Nutritional Problems

Development of Functional Food Products from Coconut Flour

This project aims to develop functional food products with optimum coconut flour content.

Coconut flour has been found to be a promising ingredient in the development of functional food products. Its optimum utilization in the formulation of bakery, snack food and meat products would mean additional income to coconut planters and coconut milk users. Its high dietary fiber content could play a significant role in the maintenance and improvement of human health and in the reduction of major diet and life-style related diseases- CVD, diabetes, hypertension and obesity.

Coconut Planters


Improvement of Ready-to-Serve Ethnic Food Mixes (Pinakbet, Kare-kare, Putsero, Sinigang)

The project aims to facilitate the technology commercialization/diffusion of ready-to-serve ethnic food mixes.

Product reformulation and process standardization (ready-to-serve ethnic pinakbet, putsero, sinigang and kare-kare vegetable mix). trial formulations- determination of process schedules- commercial sterility testing



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1/1/2005 12/1/2009

6/1/2005 9/30/2006 School children

F. Information and Communications Technology Program

Test Analysis and Calibration Information System (TACIS): Organization of Laboratory Operation and Management through Information Management System

The project also aims to rebuild the Food Composition Tables (FCT) as reference database for the nutrient content of food that are essential in the conduct of R&D and S&T activities and services in the Institute.

It aims to generate an information management system that will serve as a tool in the conduct of laboratory operations and ISO implementation of the Food Analytical Service Laboratory (FASL) harnessing the latest IC technologies in the market, as well as to create an information management system that will provide assistance to internal and external laboratory users and its client. The scope of the project includes the three (3) laboratory units of the FASL namely Nutrient, Microbiology and Mycotoxin laboratories.


A. Food Fortification Program to Combat Micronutrient Deficiencies

The Effects of Fortified Health Drink on the Nutritional And Iron Status of School-aged Children

This project aims to determine the efficacy of a new fortified health drink in improving the nutritional status of underweight, normal, anemic and non-anemic school-aged children.

The study site will be purposely selected from among the divisions of public elementary schools in the National Capital Region with high prevalence of anemia and underweight. One public elementary school will be randomly chosen. All children aged 7-9 years old will be invited to participate in the study.



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3/1/2005 9/1/2008

4/1/2005 12/1/2005

A. Nutrition Surveys: Development of cost-effective, sustainable nutrition intervention programs/models

Turning the Corner in the Prevention of Vitamin A Deficiency in Highly Affected Areas in the Philippines

This project aims to investigate the effect of high dose Vitamin A supplementation (200,000 Ius) every 3 months scheme and consumption of vitamin A-fortified cooking oil on the extent of vitamin A deficiency level and iron status among 1-5 years old children in areas where there are high levels of vitamin A deficiency.

This is an effectiveness study of VAC supplementation over a 2-year period, building on the process of intervening between regular VAC supplementation program, plus promoting the consumption of vitamin A fortfified foods, and tracking changes in mean serum retinol levels of 300 subjects (1-5 year old children).



Sixth National Nutrition Survey: In-depth and Correlational Analysis of NNS Data A. Anthropometry and Food Consumption Data


The 6th NNS utilized the sampling frame developed by the National Statistics Office for the 2003 Family Income and Expenditure Survey (FIES) to cover the sub-sample of the total sample size for the 2003 FIES, to permit generation of national estimates for the nutrition variables. While the household is the final stage sampling unit, all the members of each sample household are included in the individual level. Post-stratification by age and sex will be done to provide estimates of malnutrition prevalence for various population groups.

Program Planners/ Policy Makers



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5/1/2005 12/30/2006

1/1/2011 12/1/2012

A. Food Fortification Program to Combat Micronutrient Deficiencies

Production and Quality Assurance of Iodized Salt

The objective of the study is to give importance to quality control at the production site in order to deliver correct level of iodine to conform to the IRR of the ASIN law. Providing accurate data on iodine to the consumers could serve as basis for a well-defined iodization program in the country.

This project aims to determine the stability of iodine in iodized salt and assess the contaminants present in iodized salt.

Nutrition Surveys: Tracking the Progress of MDGs, MTPDP and MTPPAN

2011 Updating of the Nutritional Status of Filipino Children and Other Population Groups

To provide a continuing flow of updated information on the nutritional status of Filipino children and other population groups for timely application in policy decisions, human development planning, and urgent action programs at the national and sub-national levels.

Theproject provides an update of the nutritional status of the Filipino children, 0-10 years old, and other population groups, as commitment of the Food and Nutrition Research Institute, being the country's lead government agency in food and nutrition research, through its mandate to periodically monitor the nutritional status of the Filipino citizenry. The data to be collected are weight and height measurements following standard procedures, face-to-face interview on socio-economic




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10/1/2005 9/1/2006

4/1/2005 12/1/2006

5/1/2005 9/1/2007


Sixth National Nutrition Survey: In-depth and Correlational Analysis of NNS Data


Programs for Development of Tools and Standards

Comparison of Riboflavin Intake of Pregnant Women with Normal EGR-AC to 2002 RNI

The project aims to assess the adequacy of the current recommended riboflavin intake for pregnant women to the intake of women with adequate status based on EGR-AC. It also aims to assess the prevalence of riboflavin deficiency among pregnant women.

The study will involve analysis of blood samples for EGR activity and food and energy and riboflavin intakes of Filipino pregnant women (about 580) who participated in the FNRI's National Nutrition Survey will be analyzed for EGR activity. Food/nutrient intake data (using 2-day 24-hour recall) will be requested from the NAMD. The adequacy of the intakes for energy, riboflavin and other nutrients of pregnant women will be evaluated using the 2002 Philippine RENI.



Technology Generation for the Production of Fortified Health Drink Beverage

This project aims to develop a technology for the production of health drink/beverage with protein/amino acid, energy, vitamin A and C, zinc, iron and iodine.

The project will involve a laboratory scale preparation, pilot scale production and storage study, consumer testing and efficacy study.




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6/1/2005 6/30/2006

4/1/2005 6/30/2006

1/1/2006 12/30/2006


The Efficacy of Multi-micronutrient – fortified Milk and Biscuits in Improving the Nutritional Status and School Performance of School-aged Children

This study aims to determine the nutritional benefits of fortified milk and biscuits given to school-aged children. Specifically, it aims to determine the efficacy of a multi-micronutrient fortified milk and fortified biscuits in improving the nutritional status and school performance of underweight anemic school-aged children; and to determine the effects of fortified milk and fortified biscuits on the nutritional status and school performance of normal non-anemic school-aged children.


Nutritional and Functional Food Product Development Program as Alternative Solution/Remedy to Alleviate Other Nutritional

Nutritional, Physico-Chemical and Sensory Evaluation of Meat of Philippine Native Chicken Strain "Darag"

This project aims to determine the physico-chemical, nutritional and sensory qualities of meat from a Philippine native chicken strain "Darag".



Evaluation of Iodine in Cooked Food: Confirmation of the Methods of Analysis

This study aims to confirm the results of iodine analysis of food cooked in different methods.

Policy Makers/ Program Planners



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1/1/2006 6/1/2007

3/1/2006 8/1/2006


Effect of Coconut-oil derived virgin oil (VCNO) on the Endurance Performance of Some Selected Young Filipino Elite Cyclists

This project aims to determine the efficacy of VCO in the endurance performance of some selected Filipino young elite cyclists.

Policy Makers/ & Develop-ment Planners


Standardization of Egg-based Recipes

This project aims to develop a compilation of recipes utilizing eggs.

Specifically: 1. To standardize fifty recipes utilizing eggs; 2. To conduct sensory evaluation; 3. To determine the nutrient composition per serving portion of fifty recipes; 4. To translate recipes into Filipino




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1/1/2006 12/1/2006

4/1/2006 12/1/2007


Development of FNRI Menu Guide Calendar, S 2007

This project aims to develop a suitable, simple research-based nutrition tool for use by the community, extension workers, health educators and homemakers; to increase awareness and knowledge of the benefits and consequences of the use and consumption of fortified foods; to promote the use and consumption of fortified foods; and to print and disseminate the FNRI Menu Guide Calendar 2007.



Mineral Availability and Energy, Protein and Vitamin Content of Typical Filipino Sample Menu with Reference to the RENI Standards

The project aims to measure the mineral availability, energy, protein vitamins C and A contents of Filipino sample menu designed to meet the 2002 RENI for energy and nutrients.



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1/1/2006 12/1/2006 General Public

1/1/2006 12/1/2006 Policy Makers

Program to Address the Increasing Incidence of Food-borne Diseases and Demand for Quality and Safe Food, Food Product and Water

Generation of Food Composition Data of Commonly Consumed Food

Specifically: 1. To analyze moisture, fat, protein, ash, fatty acids, cholesterol, sugar, iron, calcium, zinc, sodium, potassium, iodine, dietary fiber, vitamin A and beta-carotene content of commonly consumed foods using validated methods and quality measures; 2. To collate and compile data for the revision of Food Composition Table, 1997.

The project aims to fill the gap in composition and update the data of the Philippine Food Composition Table.


Development of Method and Analysis of Histamine in Marine Foods

The project aims to develop histamine analytical method and analyze histamine in marine foods.



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1/1/2006 12/1/2006

5/1/2006 10/1/2007


Regional Pilot Study on Free Glutamate

The project aims to determine the usage and potential/actual exposure of consumers to total glutamate in foods and foods products.


Correlates of Body Image Satisfaction Among Economically Depressed Urban Filipino Women

This project aims to assess the relationship of body image satisfaction with dietary intake, health outcomes (hemoglobin levels), and BMI and socio-demographic factors (age, income and education) among economically depressed urban Filipino women.

Depressed Urban Filipino Women


Supplementary Feeding of School-age Children Utilizing FNRI-Developed Products: Its Effect on Nutritional Status and Cost Effectiveness

The project aims to determine improvement in nutritional status of school-aged children given nutrient-rich food products.

School Aged Children



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6/1/2006 12/1/2007 Scholl Children


1/1/2006 4/1/2006


Changes in Bone Mineral Content and Biomarkers of Bone Turnover in Filipino children Fed with Milk

The project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a school-based milk-feeding program among Grade 1 pupils of Taguig City as measured by bone mineral content (BMC) and biomarkers (BM) of bone turnover using isotopic techniques.


Formative Research on Vegetable Consumption

The project aims to build a qualitative information base for a promotional and educational campaign to promote the consumption of vegetables and related products.


Monitoring the Implementation of the School Nutrition Program Among School-Aged Children

This project aims to conduct an intensive surveillance on the implementation of the School Nutrition Program.

It will involve field visits and spot monitoring to validate reports. Information gathered is vital in designing/operational flow of future projects.




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1/1/2006 12/1/2006

1/1/2006 12/1/2006


Sixth NNS: Zinc and Folate Status of Pregnant Women

This projects aims to assess the folate and zinc status of Filipino pregnant women covered by the 6th NNS.

Specifically, the projects aims to: 1) To determine the national estimates for folate and zinc deficiency among pregnant women by trimester of pregnancy; 2) To assess and compare the red blood cell and serum folate and zinc levels by trimester of pregnancy; 3) To relate the use of supplements, age, parity, age of gestation, education, frequency of abortion, and other factors to folate and zinc status among pregnant women



Sixth NNS: Zinc Status of Filipino Preschool Children

Specifically, the projects aims: 1) To determine plasma zinc and prevalence of zinc deficiency among Filipino pre-school children; 2) To conduct correlation analysis of plasma zinc levels with age, sex, height, weight, presence of anemia and infection and socio-economic status.

This project aims to assess the prevalence of zinc deficiency among Filipino preschool children and establish patterns of zinc deficiency and risk factors.

Program Implemen- tors/ Policy Makers



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1/1/2006 6/1/2007Nutrition Surveys: Tracking the Progress of MDGs, MTPDP and MTPPAN

Disparities in Nutritional Status, Food Intake and Nutrient Adequacy Across Income and Selected Population Groups: Disparities in Nutritional Status, Food Intake and Nutrient Adequacy among Children in Male-vs.-Female Household Groups

Specifically by looking at: 1. the disparities in household food intake and nutrient adequacy and the nutritional status of children between income and occupational groups and between male- and female-headed households; and 2. the gap in the household food intake and nutrient adequacy and the nutritional status of children between the lowest and the highest / worse-off and better-off classes in terms of income, occupational class, or sex.

The study will examine equity in food and nutrition.

Female Household Groups



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1/1/2006 6/1/2007

3/1/2006 6/1/2007

Nutrition Surveys: Development of cost-effective, sustainable nutrition intervention programs/models

Development of cost-effective, sustainable nutrition intervention Programs/Models A. The effect of Vitamin A Supplementation on Preschool Children's Vitamin A Status: B. Vit A and Iron Intake with and without fortification

1) To examine the serum retinol of preschool children and the prevalence of vitamin A deficiency by period or number of months after the administration of vitamin A supplements and geographical group, under existing conditions of the preschool child’s nutritional status, vitamin A intake, presence of infections, and the month of data collection; 2a) To compare the current vitamin A and iron intake in households and among preschool children with the vitamin A and iron intake of the same assuming non-fortification of food products with iron and/or vitamin A; 2b) To compare the current vitamin A and iron intake in households and among preschool children

The studies will examine the country’s vitamin A supplementation and food fortification programs, obtaining indications of impact from the 6th NNS data.

Pre-school children

Nutrition Surveys: Development of cost-effective, sustainable nutrition intervention programs/models

Process Evaluation of the enhanced Vitamin A Supplementation Program

This project aims to examine the national vitamin A supplementation program protocol in the municipalities of Abuyog and Alangalang vis-à-vis an enhanced VAS program and measure the cost-effectiveness of the two strategies in improving vitamin A status.

Program Implementors/ Policy Makers



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4/1/2006 12/1/2007

10/1/2006 12/1/2007

In-depth and Correlation Studies of the Nutrition Surveys

Determinants of underweight, stunting, wasting among children

The study will identify the correlates of underweight, stunting and wasting among Filipino children 0 – 5 years of age, from among the variables included in the 6th NNS, including the child’s dietary intake, health status, age, gender, birth weight, and birth order; maternal and paternal characteristics such as nutritional status, age, education, physiological status and working status; household characteristics such as economic status using income and proxy indicators of income, household size, water and sanitation, and access to services.

GO's/ NGO;s/ Policy Makers/ & Develop-ment Planners


Determinants of undernutrition: Maternal employment and infant feeding pattern in Philippine Households

This project aims to examine the effects of maternal employment on the feeding pattern of infants and young children with focus on breastfeeding.




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1/1/2006 12/1/2006

4/1/2006 6/1/2007


Determinants of multiple micronutrient deficiencies among Pregnant Women, Preschool children and school children

This project aims to examine the determinants of multiple micronutrient deficiencies (Anemia, VAD and IDD) among Filipino preschool children, pregnant and lactating women.



Assessing the double burden of malnutrition: Correlation of stunting/CED and metabolic syndrome among adults

This study addresses the increasing concern for increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases and role of nutrition. Firstly, the study will contribute to an increased understanding of the Barker's Hypothesis that chronic diseases in later life such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and hypertension may have their origin in fetal undernutrition, which may be manifested in adult stunting.




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4/1/2006 12/1/2006

1/1/2006 12/1/2006


Assessing the double burden of malnutrition: Correlation analysis of coconut oil intake and other risk factors of NCD

This study aims: 1) To examine the association of dietary factors, particularly coconut oil intake on the lipid profile of some adult Filipinos; 2) To assess the diet composition of Filipino adults and correlate the prevalence of obesity, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and diabetes.



Establishing a System for Local-Level Assessment and Monitoring of Nutritional Status

The project aims to: 1) To identify and develop the modules for the Conduct of Local Nutrition Surveys;2) To develop the Protocol/Operational Framework/ Proposal Package for LGUs for the Conduct of Local Nutrition Surveys; 3) To develop Guidelines and Manuals of Instructions for the components for the Conduct of Local Nutrition Surveys.

Program Implemen- tors/ Policy Makers



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1/1/2006 12/1/2007

4/1/2006 12/1/2006

10/1/2006 6/1/2008 General Public


Harmonizing Methodologies for Estimating Food Insecurity, Hunger and Poverty: Validation of Dietary Diversity Score as Indicator of Energy & Nutrient Adequacy

i) To test the usefulness of a simple dietary diversity score as a predictor of nutrient adequacy among Filipino children 2-5 years of age ; ii) To identify those food groups which are least consumed or “weak” in the diet in order to identify food needs based on food groups

Filipino children 2-5 years old


Technology Generation for the Production on Chocolate Crinkles Fortified with Iron

This project aims to generate a technology for the production of fortified chocolate crinkles:



Development of a Model Corporate Wellness Program

This project aims to develop a model corporate wellness program through lifestyle modification to reduce risk factors to lifestyle diseases particularly metabolic syndrome.



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2/1/2010 6/30/2010

4/1/2007 12/1/2008


Standardization of Small/Medium Level Technology for the Production of Micronutrient Premix Rice Using Nano Particle Fortificant: Iron and Zinc

To standardize small/medium level technology for the production of iron and zinc and combined zinc-iron rice premix. Specific Objective: 1. To conduct standardization runs on the production of iron and zinc and combined zinc-iron rice premix.2. To determine the physico-chemical analysis of premixes and the fortified rice3. To determine the shelf life of the premixes

The project involves the standardization of technology for small and medium scale production of iron and zinc rice premix and combined zinc-iron premix from nano particle foritificant using less expensive but sophisticated equipment to make premix technology available for the small and medium entrepreneurs.

Small Medium Entrepre- neurs


Characterization of Yacon Grown in the Philippines

This project aims to characterize yacon in terms of its chemical composition, physico-chemical, microbiological, sensory and functional properties.

Food Industry" General Public



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1/1/2007 12/1/2009 General PublicProgram Addressing Nutritional Concern: Over -nutrition/NCDs

Glycemic Index of Commonly-consumed Carbohydrate-rich foods in the Philippines

This project aims to determine the glycemic index (GI) of commonly consumed carbohydrate-rich foods in the Philippines and to prepare a GI handbook of foods tested, previous GI published studies and all GI of foods from contract services.



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1/1/2007 12/1/2007Programs for Development of Tools and Standards

Visualization of RENI-adequate One-day Menus into Nutrition Tools

This project will develop a user-friendly tool that will visualize RENI-adequate one-day menus. The selected one-day menus will be cooked for photo-shooting. The service of a food stylist, graphic artist and photographer will be needed on the creative part of the project. The tool will translate one of the FNRI's foremost function which is develop tools for the improvement of the nutritional status of different population groups, in a manner that it will be easily understood and accepted by health and nutrition workers and households of all sectors in our country.

Program Implemen-tors/ Policy Makers



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1/1/2007 12/1/2008 General Public

11/1/2006 6/1/2008 General Public


Development and Printing of 2008 FNRI Calendar: Healthy Menu Guide for Today's Lifestyle

This project aims to:1) Develop a suitable, simple research-based nutrition tool for use by the community, extension workers, health educators and homemakers2) Increase awareness, knowledge and promotion of healthy diet, among others as one of the key components of a healthy lifestyle3) Print and disseminate the FNRI Menu Guide Calendar


Study on the Level of Nitrate and Nitrite in Foods Commonly Consumed by Filipinos

This project aims to determine the level of nitrate and nitrite in foods commonly consumed in the Philippines. Specifically it aims to: 1. To determine the levels of nitrate and nitrite in the identified commonly consumed foods2. To evaluate total exposure to nitrate and nitrite using the data obtained



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1/1/2011 12/1/2011 General Public

1/1/2007 6/1/2008


Generation and Compilation of Food Composition of Commonly Consumed Foods in the Philippines

General Objective:1) To bridge the gaps in the composition of foods, expand the coverage of health-related food components, and update the Philippine Food Composition tables2) To collate and compile direct and indirect food composition data3) To prepare a supplement to the 1997 Philippine FCT


Effect of Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) on Lipid Profile of Sprague-Dawley Rats: Dose-response Study

This project aims to determine the serum and liver lipid profile of normal rats fed with varying amount of virgin coconut oil and coconut oil.

An increasing recognition of the health-supporting functions of the fatty acids found in coconut especially VCO. Because of the many testimonials on its effect in lowering/maintaining serum cholesterol level. Since there is still no scientific studies as to how VCO is required to attain its optimum effectiveness, results of this study will be use to validate health claims and safety levels of the VCO intake.



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4/1/2006 6/1/2007

Small Area Estimation 1/1/2007 12/1/2007


Harmonizing Methodologies for Estimating Food Insecurity, Hunger and Poverty: Establishing the reliability of estimating usual intakes from 2-day non-consecutive food recall

This project aims:1) To determine the usual food and nutrient intakes of children, 6 mos.-5 years old, pregnant women and lactating mothers based from 2 –day non-consecutive food recalls2) To determine the reliability of the 2-day non-consecutive food recalls in estimating usual food and nutrient intakes of children, 6 mos. To 5 years old, pregnant and lactating mothers.

This study validates dietary diversity score as an indicator of micronutrient adequacy of the diet of Filipino children 2-5 years of age. The results of this study will aid in the development and promotion of rapid assessment tools for measuring diversity of the diet and further understanding of the utility of a measure of dietary diversity as part of a set of indicators used to monitor food and nutrition security.



General Objective: To estimate the prevalence of protein-energy malnutrition as well as nutrition-related information in the provinces of the country using the 2003 National Nutrition Surveys.

The need and urgency for a sub-national and even sub-regional data for local level planning and evaluation of programs need not be overemphasized. This type of data is frequently not readily available, hence, the need to provide data at a level of disaggregation for local level program and policy development is very important.




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1/1/2007 9/1/2007In-depth and Correlation Studies of the Nutrition Surveys

Assessing the double burden of malnutrition: Co-existence of under- and over-nutrition by population/income groups

To identify and enumerate households experiencing co-existence of underweight children with overweight/obese adult and to determine the association of selected socio-demographic characteristics of households experiencing co-existence of underweight children with overweight/obese adult.

This project aims to assess the prevalence of and factors related to coexisting child undernutrition and adult overweight/obesity in households.




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1/1/2007 6/1/2007 In-depth and Correlation Studies of the Nutrition Surveys

Nutritional Status of Super Regions

This project aims to provide information on the nutritional status of 0-10 year-old children, 11-19 year-old adolescents and pregnant and lactating mothers in each Super regions.

The concept of the Super Regions is part of the government's direction to spur economic development in the countryside. The 5 Super regions are: 1. North Luzon Agribusiness Quadrangle, 2. Metro Luzon Urban Beltway, 3. Central Philippines, 4. Mindanao, and 5. Cyber Corridor. These grouping will boost the economic and market potentials beyond what each region can generate, with economies of scale, synergies and complementation that will be more attractive to investors.




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1/1/2007 12/1/2007 In-depth and Correlation Studies of the Nutrition Surveys

Measuring Inequality in Food Consumption and Nutrient Intake Among 0-5 year-old Children

The study aims to provide in-depth analysis on the distribution of food consumption and nutrient intake among 0-5 year-old Filipino children. It will specifically look into the following: 1) to estimate the cumulative distribution of the mean-one-day per capita nutrient intake and adequacy among 0-5 year-old Filipino children; 2) to determine the mean one-day per capita nutrient intake and adequacy among 0-5 yea-old children by income deciles and quintile; 3) to estimate the prevalence of food poverty or food poor children using different cut-off points for the per capita calorie and protein intake.

The study will make use of the 6th NNS data collected by the FNRI-DOST in 2003. The project aims to offer empirical basis that will measure the inequality in food consumption and nutrient intake of 0-5 year-old children in the country which will serve as the significant inputs in monitoring target 2-halve between 1990 and 2015, the proportion of people who suffer from hunger by evaluating the two indicators, namely 1. prevalence of underweight children under five years of age and 2. proportion of population below minimum level of dietary energy consumption.




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1/1/2010 12/1/2010Nutrition Surveys: Tracking the Progress of MDGs, MTPDP and MTPPAN

7th National Nutrition Survey

Specific Objectives:1. To assess the nutritional status of 0-10 years old children, 11-19 years old, pregnant and lactating women, and other adults, 20 years old and over using anthropometric indicators of growth; 2. To assess nutritional status of various population groups using biochemical indicators (e.g. serum retinol, hemoglobin, urinary iodine excretion, and C-reactive protein); 3. To determine the prevalence of goiter and parasitism among selected population groups

The FNRI being the premier R&D institution of the government, is mandated to define and update the Philippine food and nutrition situation, hence the project aims to conduct a nationwide survey every five years of the nutrition situation of the Filipino population particularly children and the nutritionally vulnerable groups.



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12/1/2006 6/1/2008

10/1/2006 6/1/2008


Strengthening Public and Private Partnerships in Food and Nutrition Through R&D and S&T Activities

The objectives of the study is to generate scientific facts on different functional/nutritional foods; to strengthen advocacy for the development of functional/nutritional foods; to verify health claims and safety of functional/nutritional foods; and to educate the public about functional/nutritional foods through conduct of scientific forum and training

This project aims to strengthen public and private partnerships in food and nutrition through R&D and S&T activities. By embarking on functional/nutritional food initiatives.



Development of technology for Ready-to-fry "Saba" Banana Turon

Specifically: 1. To determine the processing conditions for frozen ready-to-fry "saba" banana (turon). In laboratory and large scale production;2. To determine the nutritional, physico-chemical, microbiological and sensory properties of a froze ready-to-fry saba banana turon3. To conduct shelf life studies

This project aims to develop a technology for frozen ready-to-fry "saba" banana (turon).




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1/1/2008 12/1/2009

9/1/2007 8/1/2008


Development of Power Nuggets

Specifically, the project objective is to develop a technology in the production of cereal-based "power nuggets" utilizing indigenous raw materials like cereals, vegetables and pulses; determine the technical feasibility of producing the "power nuggets" in the pilot scale an to determine the nutritional, physico-chemical, microbiological and sensory properties of the product during development and storage.

This project aims to develop a technology in the production of a high-energy, high-protein cereal-based "power nuggets"



Development of Beverage Products From Yacon

General objective of the study is to develop beverage products form yacon

This project aims to develop beverage products from Yacon, a locally produced rootcrop, which is rich in fructooligosaccharides (FOS). FOS is a non-digestible carbohydrate which has been associated with management and better control of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes and prevention of the risk of cancer.




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8/1/2007 10/1/2008

10/1/2007 9/1/2009

1/1/2008 12/1/2009


Method validation for Trans Fatty Acid Using Virgin Coconut Oil and Other Fats and Oils

To validate/verify GC method AOCS Ch 2a-94 for trans fatty acid analysis using the following parameters on linear range, precision an accuracy and to determine trans fatty acid, profile and moisture of VCO and other fats and oils and cholesterol content of VCO.

This project aims to generate data on trans fatty acid content of food products: virgin coconut oil and other fats and oil.


Program Addressing Nutritional Concern/ Micronutrient Deficiencies

Market Trial of Iron Fortified Rice in the Philippines

To provide evidence for policy makers and program managers and market model for iron-fortified rice.

This study will conduct social marketing activities for the sale of iron fortified rice (IFR) and evaluate its effectiveness and provide evidence for policy makers and program managers this serves as a market model for iron fortified rice.

GO's/ NGO's/ Policy Makers & Develop-ment Planners

Program Addressing Nutritional Concern: Micronutrient Deficiencies

Quality Assurance of Iron Fortified Rice Premix and Iron Fortified Rice

To conduct large scale production of iron rice premix (IRP) and iron fortified rice (IFR) for the consumption of Orion, Bataan

The project involves the quality assurance of iron rice premix and iron fortified rice during production runs at Superlative Snacks Inc. and J.D. Commercial Center, Inc.




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12/1/2007 1/1/2009

4/1/2008 8/31/2009

Program Addressing Nutritional Concern/Micronutrient Deficiencies

Evaluation of Fortified Snack Food Products in Improving the Iron and Calcium Status of 24-78 months old Preschool Children

To determine the contribution of fortified snack products (SIGLAKAS) added to the Pasiglahin ang Batang Pinoy Feeding Program in improving the iron and calcium status of preschool children feeding beneficiaries.

The study involves the effectiveness of fortified snack products (SIGLAKAS) in improving the iron and calcium status of preschool children.


Program Addressing Nutritional Concern: Macronutrient Deficiencies

The Effect of High Calcium Fortified Milk on Biochemical Markers of Bone Turnover in Post-Menopausal Women

To measure the effect of a placebo milk drink and high calcium fortified low fat milk drink on PTH and markers of bone formation/resorption in postmenopausal women.

This study will compare the effect of a high calcium fortified low fat milk drink with added vitamin D and a placebo milk drink on serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) and blood mineral levels as well as markers of bone formation/resorption in post-menopausal women over four months.

Food Industry" General Public



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1/1/2007 12/1/2008Program Addressing Nutritional Concern/Macronutrient Deficiencies

Changes in Body Mass Density and Bone Turnover Rates of Schoolchildren Fed with Milk: Part II

To evaluate the effectiveness of a school-based milk-feeding program among children ages 6-9 years old in Metro Manila as measured by bone mineral content (BMC) and biomarkers (BM) of bone turnover using isotopic techniques.

The study will evaluate the effectiveness of a school-based milk feeding program among Grade 2 pupils in Taguig City as measured by bone mineral content (BMC) and biomarkers (BM) of bone turnover using isotopic techniques. There will be 50 subjects for the experimental group who will be given pasteurized milk for 5 days/week and 50 subjects for the control group who will be given fruit juice drink for 5 days/week for a duration of one (1) year.




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9/1/2007 1/31/2009

8/1/2007 7/31/2009 General Public

Program Addressing Nutritional Concern: Over-nutrition

Development of Beverage Products from Yacon

The objectives of the study is to develop beverage products from yacon. Also, to develop the product concept utilizing yacon in beverage products such as tea and juice drink; to standardize the formulation and process for the production of the beverage products from yacon; to evaluate the chemical, microbiologial and sensory properties of the developed products; and to estimate the shelf-life of the products.

This project aims to develop beverage products from yacon, a locally produced rootcrop, which is rich in fructooligosaccharides (FOS). FOS is a non-digestible carbohydrate which has been associated with management and better control of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes and prevention of the risk of cancer.


Program Addressing Nutritional Concern/Over-nutrition/NCDs

Methods Validation for Trans Fatty Acid Using Virgin Coconut Oil and Other Fats and Oils

The general objective of the study is to validate/verify GC method AOCS Ch 2a-94 for trans fatty acid analysis using the linear range, precision and accuracy and to determine trans fatty acid profile moisture of VCO and other fats and oils.

The project aims to validate/verify GC method for trans fatty acid analysis and to generate sufficient data on trans fat of VCO and other fats and oils



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2/1/2008 12/31/2009

10/1/2007 12/1/2008

Program Addressing Nutritional Concern/Over-nutrition/NCDs

Bone Strength in Middle-aged Pre-Menopausal Women aged 30-40 years with Diabetes: A Pilot Study

To assess the bone strength in premenopausal women aged 30-55 years with type 1 diabetes

The study is composed of premenopausal women aged 30-55 years with Type 1 diabetes and another group without diabetes, and compare their bone strength.

Menopau- sal Women aged 30-35 years of age

Program Addressing Nutritional Concern/Normal Nutrition and Nutrition-related Diseases

Body Composition of Pre-Pubertal Children in Metro Manila: A Cross-sectional Study

The objectives of the study is to measure the anthropometry and bio-electrical impedance for total body water in pre-pubertal children as standardize and validated against deuterium dilution method; measure the body composition of pre-pubertal normal and overweight obese children using dilution method and measure dietary their intake.

This is a cross sectional study on the body composition of pre-pubertal children 8-10 years of age.

Pre-Pubertal Children 8-10 yrs of age



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1/1/2008 12/1/2008 Adole-scents

1/1/2008 12/1/2008


Knowledge, Attitude and Behavior (KAB) of Adolescence on Eating Breakfast in Selected High School Students in Metro Manila

General objective is to determine the KAB and other factors that affect the adolescents KAB on eating breakfast. Specifically, to develop and evaluate reliability and validity of questionnaires concerning KAB, compare those KABs from selected public and private high schools and identify the different factors in the home, community and school environment which affect their KAB on eating breakfast.

The study involves the determination of adolescence knowledge, attitude and behavior 9KAB) on eating breakfast in selected high school student in Metro Manila

Program Addressing Nutrition Concern/Development of Tools and Standards

Visualization of RENI-adequate One-day Menus into Nutrition Tools

To assess the comparability of the Borg's scale with the Heart Rate Monitor in classifying physical activity levels among adult individuals.

Nutrition- ists/ & Dietitians



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1/1/2008 12/1/2008Program Addressing Nutritional Concern/Development of tools and standards

Development and Validation of nutrition Knowledge Measures for Elementary Schoolchildren

This project aims to develop and validate questionnaires according to the level of cognition of primary schoolchildren. The questionnaires that will be developed and validated will be used to assess the nutrition knowledge of schoolchildren in large population studies.

To develop nutrition knowledge measures, with known validity and reliability, suitable for elementary schoolchildren.

Elementary School Children



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1/1/2008 6/1/2009Program Addressing nutritional Concern/Development of Tools and Standards

Ecological Footprint: Bridging the Gap Between Nutrition and Environment

The general objective of the study is to establish the ecological footprint of the urban households from the 2003 National Nutrition Survey; specifically: to estimate the resources consumed and wastes generated by the urban households; and to identify which of the components of the ecological footprint.

The study evaluates the effects of environmental status to nutrition. Hence, the resources consumed by the urban households at the NCR that participated during the 2003 NNS was assessed using the ecological footprint tool. The total ecological footprint of the households serves as an indicator on the conditions of the environment. This serves as a basis for intervention programs that will recommend sustainable alternatives to address the degrading condition of the environment, which will alleviate the existing nutrition problems.




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1/1/2008 12/1/2008 Older PersonsProgram Addressing Nutritional Concern/Development of Tools and Standards

Body Composition of Male Older persons

Objectives:To obtain data on body composition of older male personsTo determine and compare body composition using skinfold measurements (4 sites) and the total body water (TBW) method with deuterium oxideTo improve the capability of the Institute to better understand measurement of body composition using the isotopic technique or TBW

The study is a sequel to the IAEA project on the energy expenditure among older persons. Body composition measurements in 25 male older persons using the total body water (TBW) method with deuterium oxide. Skinfold measurement will likewise be taken and will be validated with the results of the TBW. Dose preparations and computation of the amount of dose/kg. Body will be based on the IAEA harmonized method and the spreadsheet develop.



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1/1/2008 10/1/2009

Cannot find WP 1/1/2009 12/1/2009

Program Addressing Nutritional Concern/Development of Tools and Standards

Kineti-kids Part II: Evaluation of the Use of Workbooks as a Complementary Nutrition Education Strategy in Selected Schools Nationwide

To evaluate the use workbooks as a complementary nutrition education strategy of the DepEd in promoting healthy lifestyle among primary schoolchildren in selected schools nationwide

Kineti-kids is an educational campaign that supports a healthy lifestyle among elementary students. KK is a consolidation of the nutrition education and physical activity components and the promotion of healthy lifestyle and obesity-preventing schools at the same time incorporating a strong monitoring and evaluation component.


Development of Manual for the Production of FNRI Developed Functional Food Products

The project aims to develop a tool for exclusive use of an adoptor to ensure processing of safe and quality food products for the consumers. The manual will include the materials, equipment and processes for the

Techno- logy Adoptors



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1/1/2008 12/1/2009Nutrition Surveys

Folate Status, Vitamin B6 and Lifestyle Factors of Women of Child-bearing Age Residing in Metro Manila: A Cross-Sectional Study

Generally, it aims to assess folate status and vitamin B6 and its correlates in Filipino women of childbearing age. Specific objectives are: a. To assess the rate (%) and distribution of folate and vit. B6 deficiency among Filipino women in Metro Manila; b. to determine the association of socio-economic and lifestyle factors such as smoking, alcohol and coffee consumption and also use of oral contraceptive pills with folate and vitamin B6 status, association of dietary factors, frequency of consumption of folate rich food, use of supplements with folate and vitamin B6 status and the association of other health related gynecological factors.

The study aims to examine folate, vitamin B6 status and lifestyle and dietary factors in apparently healthy Filipino women non-pregnant and non-lactating, aged 15-39 years of age, living in Metro Manila




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1/1/2008 12/1/2008Program Addressing Nutritional Concern/Development of Tools and Standards

Development of 2009 Menu Guide Calendar: Complementary Food of Young Children

1) To develop a suitable, simple and research-based nutrition tool for use by the community, extension workers, health educators and homemakers to help improve the nutritional well-being of young children2) To increase awareness and knowledge of nutritious and simply prepared recipes using complementary foods30 To promote the use and consumption of home-made complementary blends for young children utilizing indigenous materials

Recipes will be developed and standardized from the FNRI-developed formulation of complementary blends that are nutritious, high in energy and protein and made from indigenous materials, to meet the dietary requirement of young children for proper growth and development. Practical tips on food, nutrition, food safety and feeding tips. It includes a 7-day cycle menus and 24 standardized recipes with estimated nutrient contribution of energy and selected nutrients per serving portion. These information are presented in a calendar format in full color.

Home-makers/ Health



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1/1/2008 12/1/2009Nutritional Assessment and Monitoring/ In-Depth and Correlation Studies

Analysis of Nutrition and Health R&D Toward Policy Development

This project aims to:1) To strengthen the capability of food, nutrition and health R&D personnel for policy research and analysis;2) To develop and validate standard operating procedure manual on policy research and analysis;3) To review, analyze and translate existing R&D outputs into policy papers and /or policy briefs;4) To initiate the conduct of skills training on technical capabilities of R&D staff for policy analysis and communication5) To initiate and/or participate in round table discussions using developed policy statements

Program Implemen- tors/Policy Makers



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1/1/2008 12/1/2008

1/1/2008 12/1/2008

Nutritional Assessment and Monitoring/In-depth and Correlation Studies

Small Area Estimation of Biochemical Assessment

To estimate the prevalence of IDA as well as other nutrition related information in the provinces of the country using the 2003 NNS.

The project offers empirical basis on the small area/domain estimation (provincial estimates) of several biochemical indicators. Biochemical assessment detects existing malnutrition particularly iron 9IDA), vitamin A (VAD), iodine and zinc deficiencies even before the emergency of clinical signs.



Comparison of FW and FR Methods in Evaluating Food Consumption

Specifically, a. To come up with the average food consumption as well as energy and nutrient intake of the households using FW, FR and the combination of these methods; b. To determine the cost of efficiency of the different methods as well as to find the extent of agreement among these methods; and to identify problems in collecting the dietary intake of households using the different methods.

The study will compare the Food Weighing (FW), Food Recall (FR) and the combination of these methods in assessing food and nutrient intake of the households.




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1/1/2008 12/1/2008

12/1/2010 12/1/2010

7/1/2008 6/30/2010


Analysis of Anthropometric Survey Data Using the New Child Growth Standards (CGS)

This project aims to analyze anthropometric survey data using the new Child Growth Standards (CGS) to determine the efficiency of using the said standard.



Production of Ready-to-Drink Vitamin-Rich Green Mango Juice

The objective of this project is to produce a ready-to-drink vitamin C-rich green mango juice in large scale production at C.J. Lacsamana Processing Plant using their existing processing equipment.

Green mango juice concentrate is one of the technologies of FNRI-DOST available for technology transfer and commercialization. This technology will be innovated to produce a ready-to-drink green mango juice fortified with vitamin A.


Program Addressing Nutritional Concern/Over-Nutrition/NCDs

Update on Survey of Awareness, Usage, Perception of Health Supplements Among adults Residents of Metro Manila

The project aims to determine present awareness, usage and perception of health supplements in Metro Manila. Specifically, to correlate use of health supplements with present state of health/disease condition among others and to compare changes in awareness, usage and perception of health supplements in Metro Manila with the 1998 data.

The study is a follow-up of the survey conducted in Metro Manila in 1998 during the 5th National Nutrition Survey. The project was on the survey on awareness, usage, perception of nutraceuticals among some residents of Metro Manila.

Program Implemen- tors/Policy Makers



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7/1/2008 12/1/2009

8/1/2008 9/1/2009


Development of Instant Multi-veggie-Blend Noodles

The project objectives are the following:

1) to conduct nutritional quality improvement of noodles using combinations of 2 or 3 rootcrop/legume flours and veggies;2) to develop 2 prototype nutritious instant noodle products3) to develop 2 information data sheet of the technologies for product/technology promotion.

This project aims to develop pilot plant scale production of low-fat, low-sugar ice cream flavored with vanilla, chocolate and strawberry.



Large Scale Production of Iron Rice Premix and Iron Fortified Rice for the Market Trial in Orion, Bataan

The objectives of the study is to standardized the production runs of IRP and IFR; To determine the homogeneity of iron in the IRP during production within and between sacks, shifts and batches; To determine the homogeneity within and between sacks, shifts and batches of iron during production; and To determine/check the level of iron in IFR at the rice dealers/ sari-sari stores, etc.

The project aims to conduct large scale production of iron rice premix (IRP) and iron fortfied rice (IFR) for the consumption of Orion, Bataan.




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5/1/2008 10/1/2009

1/1/2010 12/1/2010


School-based Supplementary Feeding Program Utilizing Fortified Juice Drink: Its Effects on Nutritional Status and School Performance

The project aims to assess the effectiveness of the fortified juice given through a school-based supplementary feeding activity on the iron status and school performance of schoolchildren.

School- children

Program Addressing Nutritional Concern: Overnutrition/NCDs

Extraction and Identification of Known Genes of Lifestyle Diseases in Men and Women, 20-45 years: A Pilot Study in Ilocos, Bicol and Metro Manila

The general objective of the study is to identify known genes of lifestyle diseases in men and women, 20-45 years, residing in Ilocos, Bicol and Metro Manila. Diseases that will be included in the study are cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and obesity.

This study will help scientists and nutrition professionals to design tools in nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics in identifying individuals with greater risk or predisposition to development of lifestyle diseases, given certain diets, based on their genetic makeup. Treatment strategies, particularly dietary modifications may be targetted to these identified individuals.

Program Implmen- tors



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1/1/2009 12/1/2009

3/1/2010 6/1/2010 Older Persons

Program Addressing Nutritional Concern: Normal Nutrition and Nutrition-related Diseases

Validation of a Method for Fructooligosaccharide Analysis in Food

This project aims to validate a method for the determination of fructooligosaccharides (FOS) in food products.

FOS is a non-digestible carbohydrate which has been associated with management and better control of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes and prevention of the risk of cancer.

Program Implmentors


Effect of Flavor Enhancer on the Dietary Intake Among Older Persons

Specifically, the project will compare the food intake among older persons with and without flavor enhancer; determine the changes in body weights, waist circumference and blood pressure after flavor enhancer administration and to determine also the presence of tolerance/ intolerance during the intake.

This project aims to determine the effect of a flavor enhancer on the dietary intake of older persons



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1/1/2010 12/1/2010 Adolescents

1/1/2009 12/31/2009


Body Composition, Blood Glucose amd Lipid Profile of Selected High School Students, 12-14 years Old

Specifically, the project objective is to measure the anthropometry and bio-medical impedance for total body water in adolescents as standardized and validated against deuterium dilution method; b. measure the body composition of normal and overweight, obese adolescents and dietary intake, blood pressure, blood glucose and lipid profile of adolescents.

The main objective of the project is to conduct a cross sectional study on the body composition of adolescents, 12-14 years of age.


Health and Nutritional Status at Age 0-6 months among some Breastfed, Bottlefed and Mixed fed Infants in Metro Manila

This project aims to determine the health and nutritional at age 0-6 months among some breastfed, bottlefed and mixed -fed infants in Metro Manila.

Infant & Lactating Mothers

KRA Code MFO No. PAP Code Sector

Personnel Involved Agencies

Funding

Taguig City Terminal report Completed 700,000

Taguig City Terminal report Completed 434,000

Project Location(s)

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R&D Priority Thrust

Total Project Cost Program

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Project Staff

Poverty Reduction Empower-ment of the Poor & the Vulnerable

MFO 1: R&D on Food and Nutrition

II.a1. Basic and Applied Research on Food and Nutrition

Molano, Wilma L.




Capanzana, Mario V.



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Project Staff

Completed 65,000Evaluated methods of iodine analysis. Determined method of addition of the fortificant to the drinking water. Standardized the preparation of KIO3 solution (premix) and iodine-rich drinking water and determined its quality. Conducted storage study of KIO3 solution and iodine-rich drinking water from different sources in different conditions. Drafted technical report




Capanzana, Mario V.



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R&D Priority Thrust



Project Staff

Completed

Completed

Repeated in-vitro determination of iron availability




Trinidad, Trinidad P.






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R&D Priority Thrust



Project Staff

Completed 254,000

Completed 219,000

Completed data collection and generation of results. Partially completed data analysis




Developed prototypes of B-carotene rich juice which comes in 2 flavors: mango and pineapple






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Completed 219,000

Completed 320,000

Conducted three focus group discussions/brainstorming sessions for the development of a product concept for low fat foods. Conducted trial formulation on the development of low-fat ice cream




Capanzana, Mario V.

Project completed. Conducted three focus group discussions/brainstorming sessions for the development of product concept for functional food product from soybeans. loped three types of product – soybean spread with peanuts, soybean gel and freeze dried tofu. Conducted shelf life study of the three products developed.






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Project Staff

Completed 215,000

Completed 242,000

Drafted SOP’s for the determination of functional properties of cereals and rootcrops. Analyzed functional properties of seven varieties of rice cutlivars, two varieties of wheat flour and three cultivars of cassava, sweet potato and gabi flour. Encoded results on water absorption, gelation capacity, water absorption and viscosity of cereals and rootcrops.




Determined the effect of dietary fiber from coconut flour (from “sapal”) on mineral availability (i.e. iron, zinc, calcium). Determined the glycemic index of the different coconut flour products in normal and diabetic subjects. Submitted Phase II terminal report






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Completed 304,000

Completed 500,000

Completed the package-product compatibility testing of high fiber cookies. Started package-product compatibility testing of B-carotene juice.









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R&D Priority Thrust



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Completed 313,000Poverty Reduction Empower-ment of the Poor & the Vulnerable





FundingProject

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R&D Priority Thrust



Project Staff






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Taguig City Completed 393,000Coordinated with the Local Government Officials of Taguig for pre-planning activities. Created a Task Force on Streetfood Project from among Taguig Municipal Government for the conduct and monitoring of the project activities. Signed memorandum of agreement between FNRI-DOST and Municipal Government of Taguig.






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Project Staff

Completed 515,000Generated tables. Second Quarter:

Completed Final Report



II.a.2. Nutritional Assessment and Monitoring

Molano, Wilma L.



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Results

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R&D Priority Thrust



Project Staff

Completed 515,000

Completed 305,000

Drafted, pre-tested questionnaires. Revised questionnaires. Designed and conducted training. Second Quarter:

Conducted training and finalized the following: - schedule of operations - questionnaires - survey design - sampling frame. Prepared list of areas


MFO 3: Technical Services


Pedro, Dr. Ma. Regina A.




Ramirez, Ma. Anna Rita M.



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Bicol Completed 1,030,000

Completed 291,000

Completed 221,000

Coded 6,000 food intake data records. Second quarter:

Finished data entry for FIC of FFQ. Started data entry for FIC of 24-hr food recall




Second quarter: Continued data entry of FFQ and FIC and physical activity data




Velandria, Felicidad V.




Yuchingtat, Gemma P.



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R&D Priority Thrust



Project Staff

Completed 251,000

Completed 127,000

Computed BMR of elderly subjects. Computed BMR of 1-19 yrs. Old children





Developed and pre-tested questionnaire. Second Quarter:

Pre-tested questionnaire




Tanchoco, Celeste C.



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Completed 8,764,307

Completed 271,000

First quarter: Second quarter:

Conducted training and pilot surveyPrinted survey forms. Signed MOA with Multi-sectoral Task Force. Received equipment from collaborators. Prepared pre-travel documents





Data organization and encoding. Second Quarter:

Completed data analysis. Prepared and submitted terminal report







FundingProject

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Results

Project Status


R&D Priority Thrust



Project Staff

Completed 331,000

Completed 1,060,000

First quarter: Screened new subjects. Conducted data collection among new subjects. Second Quarter:

Collected and encoded data





First quarter: Coordinated activities in the community-based health centers. Trained research staff on assessment of dehydration. Second quarter:

Started data collection







FundingProject

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Results

Project Status


R&D Priority Thrust



Project Staff

Completed 508,000

Completed

Finalized RENI Table. Conducted meeting with the researchers of the Food Management Section re: methods and problems encountered in translating the 1989 RDA




Cabrera, Ma. Isabel Z.

Conducted in-vitro enzymatic digestion and fermentation of samples and short chain fatty acid analysis using HPLC. Second quarter:

Continued in-vitro enzymatic digestion and fermentation of samples and short chain fatty acid analysis using HPLC. Prepared terminal report








FundingProject

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Results

Project Status


R&D Priority Thrust



Project Staff

Completed 275,000

Completed 220,000





Continue feeding of subjects. Collected of blood samples. Analyzed blood samples for FBS. Second quarter:

Finished feeding of test foods to subjects. Analyzed blood samples for FBS







FundingProject

Location(s)


Results

Project Status


R&D Priority Thrust



Project Staff

Completed 888,500

Completed 261,000

Recruited medical technologists, chemists and science aids. Trained medical technologists (on-going). Purchased chemicals/supplies. Continued revision of survey form, manual of operations. Prepared training modules/manual. Conducted evaluation of 4 different types of spectrophotometer. Recruited/evaluated chemist.


R&D on Food and Nutrition


Perlas, Leah A.

Conducted storage study of fortified soy sauce. Conducted iron, iodine, color, pH and sensory evaluation Second quarter:

Conducted storage study of fortified soy sauce. Conducted iodine, iron, color, pH, TSS and sensory evaluation of fortified products.




Capanzana, Mario V.



FundingProject

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Project Staff

Completed 778,000Standardized prototype IFR. Conducted physico-chemical and sensory characteristics. Prepared packaging materials for shelf life study of IFR. Prepared data on specific claim for patent/utility model application for IFR. Second quarter:

Prepared fortificant, acidulant and starch to be used in shelf-life study




Capanzana, Mario V.



FundingProject

Location(s)


Results

Project Status


R&D Priority Thrust



Project Staff

Completed 382,000

Completed 351,000

Prepared bakery products using fortified margarine. Prepared ingredients and packaging materials for the preparation and production of fortified margarine. Coordinated with SPMC regarding the schedule of production trials. Second quarter:Conducted initial analysis of samples for storage study. Conducted color, vitamin A&B1, iodine, omega-3 and 6 fatty acid and sensory evaluation.




Capanzana, Mario V.

Conducted storage study of fortified repacked vitamin A sugar. Conducted vitamin A, color analysis and sensory evaluation. Second quarter:

Conducted final storage study. Conducted vitamin A, color and sensory evaluation




Capanzana, Mario V.



FundingProject

Location(s)


Results

Project Status


R&D Priority Thrust



Project Staff

Completed 731,000 731,000.00

Completed 453,000

Determined and validated method of iodine analysis. Determined iodine content of iodized salt in boiled food (trial 1). Second quarter:

Standardized methods for preparing boiled and fried foods. Analyzed sample of boiled and fried foods for iodine content




Prepared terminal report on low fat ice cream. Prepared specification for UM/patent application of low-fat ice cream




Fernandez, Ma. Elena G.



FundingProject

Location(s)


Results

Project Status


R&D Priority Thrust



Project Staff

Completed 332,000

Completed 590,000

Completed 619,500

First quarter: Conducted trial formulations of low-fat, high-fiber sausage





Submitted samples for chemical analysis. Organized/computerized data. Second quarter:

Completed organization and computerization of data. Prepared application for specs./claim for patent/utility model




Tobias, Joyce R.

Collated data on complete chemical analysis. Second quarter:

Organized and computerized data




Tobias, Joyce R.



FundingProject

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Results

Project Status


R&D Priority Thrust



Project Staff

Completed 616,000

Completed 251,000

Conducted scale-up production. Second quarter:

Collected data on shelf-life study for analysis




Tobias, Joyce R.

First quarter: Collected and analyzed data







FundingProject

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Results

Project Status


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Project Staff

Completed 136,000

Completed 515,000

Conducted pre-survey conference in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Pre-tested evaluation questionnaire. Reproduced/finalized evaluation questionnaire. Prepared sampling of beneficiaries. Conducted orientation/briefing of project research staff and BNS. Collected and edited field baseline data. Prepared coding scheme and structure.




Magsadia, Clarita R.

first quarter: Conducted dialogue with local officials and ocular surveys. Conducted data collection and community surveys. Started processing of data




Agdeppa, Imelda A.



FundingProject

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Completed 1,204,000Conducted consultative meeting with selected TECCOM members. Finalized experimental plan. Started preparation of matrix of serving portion sizes from 6 existing FNRI publications, about 600 food items: - Know Your Food - Food Exchange List - Studies on Serving Portion - Studies on




Bumanglag, Marietta M



FundingProject

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Completed 488,000Coordinated all activities for pre-testing. Conducted pre-testing of questionnaire. Reproduced questionnaire for data collection. Coordinated all activities for data collection/visits. Second quarter:

Conducted actual visit/data collection in hospitals. Validated/edited hospital data. Prepared preliminary report on hospitals.




Mondala, Adoracion U.



FundingProject

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Project Status


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Project Staff

Completed 926,000

Completed 190,000

literature search on locally-available vegetables used in the recipes. Standardized 50 recipes. Conducted sensory evaluation of 50 recipes. Evaluated 50 nutrient content of 50 recipes. Second quarter:

Completed and conducted second trial formulation for recipes that did not pass acceptability test/sensory evaluation





On -going revisions of proposal and data analysis for final decision by the PASSO's




Narciso, Zenaida V.



FundingProject

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Project Status


R&D Priority Thrust



Project Staff

Completed 441,000

Completed 328,000

Completed

first quarter: Processed collected "lahar' absorbent. Collected and prepared four batches of bulk corn samples. Started homogeneity testing of the prepared corn samples. Tested the modified extraction protocol. Conducted literature survey on the development of comparitor. Prepared accomplishment report.




Arim, Rosario H.

Purchased supplies and materials. Prepared and submitted the protocol of the study to the Human Ethics Committee for approval.








Capanzana, Mario V.



FundingProject

Location(s)


Results

Project Status


R&D Priority Thrust



Project Staff

Completed 976,000

Completed 332,000





Conducted shelf-life study of low-fat, low-sugar ice cream in cups and 1/2 gallon container and plastic container. Second quarter:

Conducted shelf-life study of low-fat, low sugar ice cream in cups and 1/2 gal. Container. Submitted samples for proximate and microbiological analyses. Conducted physico-chemical analysis (Aw, color TSS). Conducted sensory evaluation







FundingProject

Location(s)


Results

Project Status


R&D Priority Thrust



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Completed

Completed 271,000







Narciso, Zenaida V.



FundingProject

Location(s)


Results

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R&D Priority Thrust



Project Staff

Completed

Completed 654,000




Molano, Wilma L.







FundingProject

Location(s)


Results

Project Status


R&D Priority Thrust



Project Staff

Completed 2,367,000

Completed 715,000




Cerdena, Corazon M







FundingProject

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R&D Priority Thrust



Project Staff

Completed 1,743,000Poverty Reduction Empower-ment of the Poor & the Vulnerable






FundingProject

Location(s)


Results

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R&D Priority Thrust



Project Staff

Completed 800,000

Completed II.a1 407,000







Capanzana, Mario V.



FundingProject

Location(s)


Results

Project Status


R&D Priority Thrust



Project Staff

Completed II.a1 2,694,000

Completed 306,000







Capanzana, Mario V.



FundingProject

Location(s)


Results

Project Status


R&D Priority Thrust



Project Staff

Completed II.a1 1,695,000

Completed 309,000










FundingProject

Location(s)


Results

Project Status


R&D Priority Thrust



Project Staff







FundingProject

Location(s)


Results

Project Status


R&D Priority Thrust



Project Staff

Completed 750,000

Completed 498,000











FundingProject

Location(s)


Results

Project Status


R&D Priority Thrust



Project Staff

Completed 1,350,000

Completed 768,000




Amarra, Sofia V.




Agdeppa, Imelda A.



FundingProject

Location(s)


Results

Project Status


R&D Priority Thrust



Project Staff

Completed 714,000

Completed 367,000




Garcia, Rosemarie G.




Capanzana, Mario V.



FundingProject

Location(s)


Results

Project Status


R&D Priority Thrust



Project Staff

Completed 555,000

Completed 411,000

Rapid, Inclusion & Sustain Economic Growth

S&T Services

II.b. Technical Services

Portugal, Teresita R.




Agdeppa, Imelda A.



FundingProject

Location(s)


Results

Project Status


R&D Priority Thrust



Project Staff

Completed 1,777,000

Completed 1,720,000




Ramirez, Ma. Anna Rita M.







FundingProject

Location(s)


Results

Project Status


R&D Priority Thrust



Project Staff

Completed 495,000

Completed




Capanzana, Mario V.




51,259,500.00

Cerdena, Corazon M



FundingProject

Location(s)


Results

Project Status


R&D Priority Thrust



Project Staff

Completed

Completed

Completed








1,003,000.00

Cabrera, Ma. Isabel Z.



II.a1. Basic and Applied Research on Food and

1,584,000.00

Saises, Marcela C.



FundingProject

Location(s)


Results

Project Status


R&D Priority Thrust



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Completed

Completed

Completed 993,000.00




1,166,000.00

Agdeppa, Imelda A.




1,337,000.00





Capanzana, Mario V.



FundingProject

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Completed





2,903,000.00








FundingProject

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Completed








2,084,000.00

Cheong, Revelita L



FundingProject

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R&D Priority Thrust



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Completed





1,385,000.00





Arim, Rosario H.



FundingProject

Location(s)


Results

Project Status


R&D Priority Thrust



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Completed


Completed




1,314,000.00





Aquino, Mildred T.




1,373,000.00

Agdeppa, Imelda A.



FundingProject

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Results

Project Status


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Project Staff

Completed






2,016,000.00

Mallilin, Aida C.




Narciso, Zenaida V.

Camarines Sur and Iriga City




Agdeppa, Imelda A.



FundingProject

Location(s)


Results

Project Status


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Project Staff

Taguig City Completed 346,000.00

Taguig City Completed




Perlas, Leah A.




Perlas, Leah A.



FundingProject

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Project Staff

Taguig City Completed Poverty Reduction Empower-ment of the Poor & the Vulnerable



2,125,000.00

Dasco, Lilibeth P



FundingProject

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Taguig City Completed II.a2







1,079,000.00




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1,726,333.00





2,142,333.00

Rongavilla, Emily O



FundingProject

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1,195,333.00

Perlas, Leah A.




3,049,000.00




FundingProject

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1,718,000.00





3,530,000.00

Cerdena, Corazon M



FundingProject

Location(s)


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Project Staff


Completed 82,000.00

Completed




3,090,000.00

De Leon, Rhea B




Saises, Marcela C.

Taguig, Metro Manila




1,455,000.00

Villadolid, Milagros F.



FundingProject

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Results

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Completed

Completed





3,439,880.00

Saises, Marcela C.





2,391,000.00




FundingProject

Location(s)


Results

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Project Staff

Completed Taguig, Metro Manila




3,273,630.00




FundingProject

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Completed 643,000.00Taguig, Metro Manila




Sandoval, Jovita A



FundingProject

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Completed

Completed





1,084,000.00






1,222,000.00

Ferolin, Concepcion A



FundingProject

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Results

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Completed

Completed





4,778,570.00

Avena, Ennata M





1,570,000.00

Sagum, Rosario S.



FundingProject

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Completed

Completed





1,222,000.00

Molano, Wilma L.





1,243,000.00

Molano, Wilma L.



FundingProject

Location(s)


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R&D Priority Thrust



Project Staff

Completed 685,000.00Taguig, Metro Manila




Molano, Wilma L.



FundingProject

Location(s)


Results

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R&D Priority Thrust



Project Staff

Completed 667,000.00Poverty Reduction Empower-ment of the Poor & the Vulnerable



Cerdena, Corazon M



FundingProject

Location(s)


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R&D Priority Thrust



Project Staff




Molano, Wilma L.



FundingProject

Location(s)


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Nationwide Completed Poverty Reduction Empower-ment of the Poor & the Vulnerable



27,906,000.00

Cerdena, Corazon M



FundingProject

Location(s)


Results

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Completed





1,455,000.00

Capanzana, Mario V.




Tobias, Joyce R.



FundingProject

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Completed

Completed




1,069,000.00

Tobias, Joyce R.







FundingProject

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Completed




Capanzana, Mario V.




Agdeppa, Imelda A.




2,142,000.00

Saises, Marcela C.



FundingProject

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Agdeppa, Imelda A.



FundingProject

Location(s)


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Completed Poverty Reduction Empower-ment of the Poor & the Vulnerable



1,475,000.00

Mallilin, Aida C.



FundingProject

Location(s)


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Completed

Completed




1,611,000.00





1,237,000.00

Ardena, Julita G



FundingProject

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Completed





1,613,000.00








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Espinosa, Marilen M



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Completed








1,456,310.00




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5,425,280.00

Cheong, Revelita L



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4,290,410.00

Dorado, Julieta A



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Completed

Completed




1,460,000.00

Molano, Wilma L.




1,502,000.00

Cerdena, Corazon M



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Completed


Completed




1,781,000.00

Molano, Wilma L.

Terminal report; The production of ready-to- drink vitamin-rich mango juice was standardized in large-scale production at BPSTPC toll facility. Fortfication of juice with vitamins A and C was found to be feasible.




Saises, Marcela C.




3,072,440.00

Cruz, Arsenia J.



FundingProject

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Tobias, Joyce R.




Saises, Marcela C.



FundingProject

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Completed




Agdeppa, Imelda A.




1,499,010.00




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Project Staff



Terminal report: The Shiolo and Salama method of extraction procedures for FOS analysis were used in different food samples. No signficant differences were found between the two methods in terms of cost and run-time analysis. The Shioli methods was more efficient, however, based on percent recovery.




1,063,510.00


Terminal report; The use of flavor enhancers increased food intake, wel tolerated nad to some extent improved the







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Terminal report; There were significant differences in he body composition between adolescents with normal weights to the overweight/obese age groups. The FBS of all study participants are wtihn normal range. Although antropometry or biolectrical impedance against may be chosen to assess the whole population, it should be validated against total body water (isotope dilution method) in a representative sample.




Mallilin, Aida C.




dela Cruz, Evelyn

Budget Breakdown Amount GAA Succeeding Releases

Implementing Cooperating Monitoring PS MOOE EO

2013 2014GOP-FNRI 500,000 200,000 0 700,000

GOP-FNRI 334,000 100,000 0 434,000

Amount Previous Years

Releases

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(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released



2013 2014


Releases

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2)

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Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 65,000



2013 2014


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(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

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Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 254,000

GOP-FNRI 219,000



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

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Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 219,000

GOP-FNRI 320,000



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

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Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

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215,000

GOP-FNRI 242,000



2013 2014


Releases

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(Ex. 1,

2)

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Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 304,000

GOP-FNRI 500,000



2013 2014


Releases

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(Ex. 1,

2)

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Total Project Cost

Date Released

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GOP-FNRI 313,000



2013 2014


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2)

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Total Project Cost

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GOP-FNRI 263,000



2013 2014


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2)

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Total Project Cost

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GOP-FNRI 393,000



2013 2014


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(Ex. 1,

2)

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Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 515,000 0 0 515,000



2013 2014


Releases

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(Ex. 1,

2)

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Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 515,000 0 0 515,000

GOP-FNRI 305,000 0 0 305,000



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 1,030,000 0 0 1,030,000

GOP-FNRI 291,000 0 0 291,000

GOP-FNRI 221,000 0 0 221,000



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

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GOP-FNRI 251,000 0 0 251,000

GOP-FNRI 127,000 0 0 127,000



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

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Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-DOH 0 8,764,307 0 8,764,307

GOP-FNRI 271,000 0 0 271,000



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

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Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 331,000 0 0 331,000

GOP-FNRI 970,000 90,000 0 1,060,000



2013 2014


Releases

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(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 478,000 30,000 0 508,000

GOP-FNRI 551,000 0 0 551,000



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

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Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 275,000 0 0

GOP-FNRI 220,000 0 0 220,000



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

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Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 888,500 0 0 888,500

GOP-FNRI 261,000 0 0 261,000



2013 2014


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(Ex. 1,

2)

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Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 772,000 6,000 0 778,000



2013 2014


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(Ex. 1,

2)

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Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 351,000 31,000 0 382,000

GOP-FNRI 351,000 0 0 351,000



2013 2014


Releases

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(Ex. 1,

2)

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Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

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GOP-FNRI 617,000 114,000 0 731,000

GOP-FNRI 453,000 0 0 453,000



2013 2014


Releases

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(Ex. 1,

2)

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Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 332,000 0 0 332,000

GOP-FNRI 590,000 0 0 590,000

GOP-FNRI 590,000 29,500 0 619,500



2013 2014


Releases

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(Ex. 1,

2)

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Total Project Cost

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GOP-FNRI 585,000 31,000 0 616,000

GOP-FNRI 251,000 0 0 251,000



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

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Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

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GOP-FNRI 136,000 0 0 136,000

GOP-FNRI 515,000 0 0 515,000



2013 2014


Releases

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(Ex. 1,

2)

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GOP-FNRI 1,174,000 30,000 0 30,000



2013 2014


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(Ex. 1,

2)

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GOP-FNRI 463,500 24,500 0 488,000



2013 2014


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2)

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GOP-FNRI 926,000 0 0 926,000

GOP-FNRI 190,000 0 0 190,000



2013 2014


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(Ex. 1,

2)

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GOP-FNRI 0 441,000 0 441,000

GOP-FNRI 322,000 6,000 0 328,000



2013 2014


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2)

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GOP-FNRI 926,000 50,000 0 976,000

GOP-FNRI 332,000 0 0 332,000



2013 2014


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GOP-FNRI 271,000 0 0 271,000



2013 2014


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GOP-FNRI 530,000

GOP-FNRI 654,000 654,000



2013 2014


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2)

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GOP-FNRI 1,777,000 590,000 0 2,367,000

GOP-FNRI 458,000 257,000 0 715,000



2013 2014


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2)

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GOP-FNRI 1,688,000 55,000 0 1,743,000



2013 2014


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(Ex. 1,

2)

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GOP-FNRI 700,000 100,000 0 800,000

GOP-FNRI 367,000 40,000 0 407,000



2013 2014


Releases

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(Ex. 1,

2)

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Total Project Cost

Date Released

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GOP-FNRI 1,157,000 1,537,000 0 2,694,000

GOP-FNRI 306,000 0 0 306,000



2013 2014


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2)

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Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 1,695,000 0 0 1,695,000

GOP-FNRI 135,000 174,000 0 309,000



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 714,000 165,000 0 879,000



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 750,000 0 0 750,000

GOP-FNRI 498,000 0 0 498,000



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 0 1,350,000 0 1,350,000

GOP-FNRI 768,000 0 0 768,000



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 714,000 0 0 714,000

GOP-FNRI 367,000 0 0 367,000



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

gop-fnri 555,000 0 0 555,000

GOP-FNRI 411,000 0 0 411,000



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 1,777,000 0 0 1,777,000

GOP-FNRI 1,695,000 25,000 0 1,720,000



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 495,000 0 0 495,000

GOP-FNRI 0.00 48,000,000 2,000,000



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 478,000.00 0 0

TCCEC- FNRI 661,000.00 854,000 85,000



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

LOL- FNRI 220,373 267,775

PCARRD-FNRI 252,564.00 425,773 0

GOP-FNRI 493,000.00 500,000 0

1,166,000.00



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 997,000.00 335,000 0

GOP-FNRI 525,000.00 0 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 894,000.00 0 0

GOP-FNRI 844,000.00 184,000 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 1,185,000 200,000 0

GOP-FNRI 500,000 0 67.000.00



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 500,000 0 0

GOP-FNRI 446,000.00 0 0

GOP-FNRI 649,000 0 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 851,000 100,000 0

GOP-FNRI 649,000 0 0

GOP-FNRI 568,000 0 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 246,000 100,000 0

FNRI 676,866 936,843 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 555,000 300,000 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 301,000 103,000 0

GOP-FNRI 150,000 52,000 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 1,120,333 606,000 0

GOP-FNRI 1,120,333 76,000 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 1,120,333 75,000 0

GOP-FNRI 2,197,000 167,000 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 1,050,000 668,000 0

GOP-FNRI 924,000 501,000 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 1,478,000 452,000 0

GOP-FNRI 42,000 40,000 0

GOP-FNRI 223,000 0 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 493,000

GOP-FNRI 797,000 486,000 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 1,113,000 258,000 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 586,000 57,000 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 998,000 86,000 0

GOP-FNRI 812,000 0 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 410,000 311,570 0

GOP-FNRI 500,000 0 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 1,122,000 100,000 0

GOP-FNRI 1,243,000 0 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 585,000 100,000 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 567,000 100,000 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 3,822,000 0 2,300,000



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 725,000 0 0

GOP-FNRI 229,000 0 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 509,000 0 0

GOP-FNRI



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 593,000 0 0

GOP-FNRI 465,000 606,000 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 412,500 0 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 955,000 520,000 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 805,000 0 0

GOP-FNRI 825,000 0 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 595,000 250,000 0

GOP-FNRI 565,000 121,000 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 565,000 139,000 0

GOP-FNRI 410,000 137,000 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 410,000 50,000 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 380,000 33,650 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 380,000 0 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 307,000 0 0

GOP-FNRI 671,000 62,310 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 3,292,000 618,280 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 335,000 156,000 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 1,619,000 453,410 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 1,170,000 290,000 0

GOP-FNRI 1,212,000 290,000 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 1,243,000 538,000 0

DOST-GIA-FNRI 377,273

GOP-FNRI 2,455,000 82,440 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 475,000 311,570 0

GOP-FNRI 477,000.00 0 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 402,000.00 0 0

GOP-FNRI 588,000



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 565,000 498,510 0

GOP-FNRI 565,000 236,790 0



2013 2014


Releases

Year

(Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

Amount Released

GOP-FNRI 505,000 186,940 0

GOP-FNRI 475,000 186,940 0

Amount GAA Succeeding Releases

Savings

2015 2016

Balance for Release

Budget Allocatio

n

Budget Expenditures

Balance (Funds

Available)

Total Released


Savings

2015 2016

Balance for Release

Budget Allocatio

n

Budget Expenditures

Balance (Funds

Available)

Total Released

-90,000


Savings

2015 2016

Balance for Release

Budget Allocatio

n

Budget Expenditures

Balance (Funds

Available)

Total Released


Savings

2015 2016

Balance for Release

Budget Allocatio

n

Budget Expenditures

Balance (Funds

Available)

Total Released

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Savings

2015 2016

Balance for Release

Budget Allocatio

n

Budget Expenditures

Balance (Funds

Available)

Total Released

640,334.00

388,000.00


Savings

2015 2016

Balance for Release

Budget Allocatio

n

Budget Expenditures

Balance (Funds

Available)

Total Released

361,500.00

###


Savings

2015 2016

Balance for Release

Budget Allocatio

n

Budget Expenditures

Balance (Funds

Available)

Total Released

###

0


Savings

2015 2016

Balance for Release

Budget Allocatio

n

Budget Expenditures

Balance (Funds

Available)

Total Released

165,500.00

###


Savings

2015 2016

Balance for Release

Budget Allocatio

n

Budget Expenditures

Balance (Funds

Available)

Total Released

913,500.00

0


Savings

2015 2016

Balance for Release

Budget Allocatio

n

Budget Expenditures

Balance (Funds

Available)

Total Released

-74,000.00


Savings

2015 2016

Balance for Release

Budget Allocatio

n

Budget Expenditures

Balance (Funds

Available)

Total Released

###

130,500.00


Savings

2015 2016

Balance for Release

Budget Allocatio

n

Budget Expenditures

Balance (Funds

Available)

Total Released

###


Savings

2015 2016

Balance for Release

Budget Allocatio

n

Budget Expenditures

Balance (Funds

Available)

Total Released

577,000.00

175,500.00


Savings

2015 2016

Balance for Release

Budget Allocatio

n

Budget Expenditures

Balance (Funds

Available)

Total Released

###

-453,000.00


Savings

2015 2016

Balance for Release

Budget Allocatio

n

Budget Expenditures

Balance (Funds

Available)

Total Released

898,500.00

442,500.00


Savings

2015 2016

Balance for Release

Budget Allocatio

n

Budget Expenditures

Balance (Funds

Available)

Total Released

881,500.00

0


Savings

2015 2016

Balance for Release

Budget Allocatio

n

Budget Expenditures

Balance (Funds

Available)

Total Released

68,000.00

343,334.00


Savings

2015 2016

Balance for Release

Budget Allocatio

n

Budget Expenditures

Balance (Funds

Available)

Total Released

###


Savings

2015 2016

Balance for Release

Budget Allocatio

n

Budget Expenditures

Balance (Funds

Available)

Total Released

244,000.00


Savings

2015 2016

Balance for Release

Budget Allocatio

n

Budget Expenditures

Balance (Funds

Available)

Total Released

463,000.00

189,500.00


Savings

2015 2016

Balance for Release

Budget Allocatio

n

Budget Expenditures

Balance (Funds

Available)

Total Released

220,500.00

448,625.00


Savings

2015 2016

Balance for Release

Budget Allocatio

n

Budget Expenditures

Balance (Funds

Available)

Total Released

###

###


Savings

2015 2016

Balance for Release

Budget Allocatio

n

Budget Expenditures

Balance (Funds

Available)

Total Released

LIST OF COMMON DATA FIELDS FOR THE NATIONAL R&D INFORMATION SYSTEMNote: Highlighted columns are part of the DBM requirements



Start End

1/1/2009 12/31/2009

1/1/2009 12/31/2009

Project Code (System

Generated)

Project Beneficiary(ies)

Development of Tools and Standards

Development of FNRI Menu Guide Calendar for Older Persons

This project aims: 1.To develop a suitable, simple and research-based nutrition tool for use by the community, extension workers, health educators and homemakers to help improve the nutritional well-being of the elderly.

The 2010 FNRI Menu Guide Calendar (MGC) with special focus on the senior citizen, will help promote the utilization and practical application in maintaining or improving health and well being of older persons.

Older Persons/General Public


Market Evaluation of Diet Consult

The main objective was to determine the marketability of DietConsult. The specific objectives were: todetermine if there areusers of nutritionsoftware and nutrition vending machine; todetermine the target market by gender, agegroup and socio-economic class; and to determine the amount potential users arewilling to pay for the software and usage of vending machine.

Diet Consult is a software thatcan provide recommended diet for individuals according to age, sex, height, weight and health condition. It includes 2forms: nutrition software in compact disk and vending machine with nutrition software. Before the actual implementation of the project, a survey on the marketability of Diet Consult was conducted. The market survey was contracted outside FNRI to avoid bias results.

Nutritionists/ Dietitians

1/1/2008 10/1/2009 Older PersonsDevelopment of Tools and Standards

Comparison of Energy Expenditure for Selected Physical Activities of Female Oder Persons Using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, Factorial Methods and Doubly Labelled Water Technique

To assess and compare the energyexpenditure for moderate-and vigorous-intensity PA (EEPA)of female older personsderived from the IPAQ,factorial method and the doubly labeled water (DLW) estimates.

It is important to quantifythe amount of energy expended in various activities or tasks to provide information for physical activity recommendations in health promotion, weight management, orrehabilitation programs for people with chronic diseases, among others. As a part of alarger study on the energy expenditure (EE) of selected olderpersons, the long form ofthe International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) was used.The doubly labeledwater (DLW) technique is considered as gold standard for estimating total energy expenditure.

1/1/2009 12/31/2009

1/1/2009 12/31/2009


Generation of Secondary Database of Important Food Sources of Folate Consumed by Filipinos

This study aims to collect/generate secondary data on folate contents of different food consumed by Filipinos.

The Philippine Food Composition Table (FCT), 1990 edition showed alimited coverage of food items with folate values, while the latest edition of the Philippine FCT, 1997did not include food folate. Thereis a need to have a database onfood folate not only in estimating and evaluating the adequacy of folate intake of the population but also for studies on diet related health diseases.


Establishment and Implementation of Quality Management System (QMS) in NAMD in Accordance with ISO9001:2000

This project aims to establish and implement QMS in NAMD in accordance with ISO 9001:2000.

6/1/2008 6/30/2009Program Addressing Nutritional Concern: Over Nutrition and NCDs

Intensifying R&D and S&T Programs on Functional and Nutritional Food Products for the Food Industry: Project 2. Characterization/Isolation of Food/Food Components or Bioactive Compounds and Safety Assessment of Functional Foods

This project aims to characterize/isolate food/food component or bioactive compounds on functional/nutritional food e.g. malunggay and; to conduct safety assessment of food component or bioactive compounds.

Malungay leaves and fruits, ginger, (original and yellow) and yacon were used in this stidy. All test foods were purchased in public markets in four (4) different parts of Metro Manila for yacon, from Nueva Vizcaya.

6/1/2008 6/30/2009

5/1/2009 4/1/2010 Entrepreneurs

Nutrition Surveys 1/1/2011 12/31/2012

Program Addressing Nutritional Concern: Over Nutrition and NCDs

Intensifying R&D and S&T Programs on Functional and Nutritional Food Products for the Food Industry: Project 3.Product Development of Functional Foods: Development and Publication of Recipe Handbook Utilizing Malunggay Leaves Powder and Yacon Tubers

Project objectives:

1) To develop and publish a recipe handbook utilizing malunggay leaves and powder and yacon tubers2) To develop and standardize recipes utilizing malunggay leaves and powder and yacon tubers3) To test acceptability of the developed and standardized recipes in terms of its sensory abilities4) To estimate energy and nutrient contents of the standardized recipes per serving portion using the FCT + Menu Eval Software5) To determine actual energy, carbohydrate, protein and fat content of the aliquot samples by chemical analysis

This project is in line with the FNRI-DOST’s mandate of developing recommendations for improvement of nutrition status, it ia an attempt to provide answers to some of the prevailing nutritional problems in the country. The development of recipes using malunggay leaves powder and yacon tubers create and increases awareness on the many nutritional advantages of these indigenous foods. This would also encourage appreciation for malunggay and yacon, which is a positive approach to improve its utilization, especially among those who are economically- and nutritionally- disadvantaged.

Health and nutrition practitioners and the general population


Technology Generation for the Production of Nutritious Rice Meal

This project involves the development of technology to produce a nutritious rice meal. It is a nutritious ready-to-eat rice meal.

2011 Updating of Nutritional Status of Filipino Children

The project aims to provide and update of the nutritional status of the Filipino children, 0-10 years old and other population groups.

The Project which is a designated statistical activity for generating critical data for decision making in the government and private sector (EO 352), is a major commitment of the FNRI-DOST to the National Government and communities, and various private and international organizations, providing updates on the nutritional status population groups every 2-3 years.

Policy Makers/program implementors

1/1/2010 12/31/2010 Researchers

1/1/2010 12/31/2011


Nano and Non-nano Iron and Zinc Compounds for Highly Acceptable Micronutrient Rice Mix

The study aimed to determine the feasibility of producing a prototype iron rice premix (IRP) and zinc rice premix (ZRM) in small/medium scale level using nano and non-nano particle fortificants and to determine the physical and chemical properties of the premixes.

Recent advances in science and technology on fortificants to improve the quality, acceptability, stability and absorption of nutritious food products prompted FNRI to study several food grades iron and zinc compounds. The use of small scale production for SMEs of iron and zinc rice premixes is also being explored in this study. Micronized or nano iron and zinc compounds have been reported to have high acceptability and bioavailability.


Effect of micronutrient supplementation on hemoglobin levels and micronutrient status of some Filipino pregnant women: Effect on birth weight and other birth outcomes

This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of micronutrient supplementation in improving the hemoglobin (Hb) levels, as well as the, micronutrient status particularly of iron, vitamin A, folate, zinc and riboflavin among some Filipino pregnant women.

Multiple micronutrient deficiencies are highly prevalent among Filipino pregnant women, but the intervention are still focused on single micronutrient. To date, there is no local data that looks into the benefits of multiple micronutrient supplementation on hemoglobin level and micronutrient status of Filipino pregnant women. Also, the efficacy of prenatal micronutrient supplementation needs to be assessed with the use of other endpoints such as birthweigh, and other birth outcomes such as incidence of low nirthweight, preterm delivery and infant mortality.

Program implementors/ Pregnant women

1/1/2010 3/31/2012 Academe

1/1/2010 12/31/2010 Academe

Program Addressing Nutritional Concern:Normal Nutrition and Nutrition-related Diseases

Feasibility Study in the Implementation of a Physical Activity Guide (PAG) Among Elementary Schoolchildren in Two Public and Two Private Schools

a) To evaluate its effect on weight, physical activity levels and attitudes of the schoolchildrenb) To evaluate the processes undertaken in the development and implementation of the PAG program

The PAG was developed as a teachers guide to help school children understand the importance of physical activity and how it will affect their lifestyle. It was designed as an added information and reinforcement to the modules given to the teachers during the Kineti-Kids project.

Program Addressing Nutritional Concern:Development of Tools and Standards

Validation on the use of Physical Activity Questionnaire Method to assess physical activity among schoolchildren

The study aimed to assess the validity of the physical activity questionnaire, a self report instrument designed to measure physical activity of school children.

Valid and reliable field tests for measuring physical activity is a consideration for evaluating the effects of physical activity interventions. Even if new technologies used as research instruments are now less expensive, questionnaire is still a common tool in use.

1/1/2010 12/31/2010

1/1/2010 12/31/2010


Basal Metabolic Rate of Selected Filipino Adults by Indirect Calorimetry

The study will determine the basal metabolic rate (BMR) of selected Filipino adults using indirect calorimetry and compared the measured BMR with commonly used predictive equations.

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the minimum energy required for the maintenance of life and a major contributor to the total energy needs of an individual

Nutritionists/ Dietitians


Glycemic Index Handbook of Commonly Consumed Carbohydrate Foods in the Philippines 2010

To develop a handbook on the glycemic index of commonly consumed carbohydrate foods in the Philippines

The glycemic index of 88 foods determined was arranged according the grouping of the FNRI-DOST Food Composition Table as follows: Rice/Rice Products/Noodles/Bakery Products, Rootcrops/Tubers/ Products, Nuts/legumes, Fruits/Products, Vegetables and Sugar/Syrup. The table gives information on the available carbohydrate in grams, the serving size in grams, the dietary fiber content in g/100g sample as well as the inulin, fructose and fructooligosaccharide in parenthesis and brackets under the dietary fiber column, the glycemic index (GI) values and its classification as low, medium and high.

Medical practitioners; Nutritionists- dietitians; Academicians and Public Health Officers

1/1/2010 12/31/2010

1/1/2010 12/31/2013

Nutrition Surveys 1/1/2010 12/31/2011

1/1/2010 12/31/2010 Stakeholders

1/1/2010 12/31/2012 Entrepreneurs


Development of a Handbook on Folate Content of Foods Consumed by Filipinos

The project was undertaken to gather existing data on folate content of foods using the Food Composition Tables (FCTs) of the Philippines and other foreign countries as a database for the handbook in folate content of foods consumed by Filipinos.

Database of food items consumed by Filipinos containing folate were gathered and compiled to develop a handbook. Pre-testing of the handbook was conducted by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) among nutrition researchers, nutritionists-dietitians in hospitals and nutrition professors in higher education institutions, who will be the possible users of the handbook. The handbook was evaluated in terms of content, utility, physical characteristics and presentation.

Nutritionists- dietitians; Academicians


Updating the 2002 Recommended Energy and Nutrient Intake (RENI) for Filipinos

To update the 2002 RENI with current/new energy and nutrient intakes, standards and requirements for the population

A new RENI standard needs to be developed and must focus on optimum consumption of certain macro and micronutrient, vitamins, energy in relation to a wide range of health enhancing long-term effects (so as to go beyond the well-known deficiency states related to vitamins and minerals only) in order that regulation can actively contribute to health.

Nutritionists- dietitians; Academicians; Students

7th NNS: Folate Status Among Filipino Women of Child Bearing Age, Philippines, 2008

The study aims to examine folate, status in apparently healthy Filipino women non-pregnant and non-lactating, aged 13-45 years of age.

Subjects will come from the 50% of the sampled household of the Biochemical and 25% of Clinical component of the 2008, 7th National Nutrition Survey (NNS).

Program implementors

In-depth and Correlation Studies

Analysis of Food and Nutrition Researches Toward Policy Translation and Advocacy : Policy Statements on the Gaps and issues of the NNS

To analyze an translate food and nutrition R&D outputs for use of prospective stakeholders at the local and national levels for policy making.

The project is conceived in line with the FNRI-DOST's continuous effort to link research and development and policy development.

Normal Nutrition and Nutrition-related Diseases

Technology Generation for the Production of a Gluten-free Noodle

To develop a prototype instant gluten-free noodle.

The project involves the development of a gluten-free noodle to improve the nutritional and functional quality of the FNRI developed noodles for technology transfer.

1/1/2010 12/31/2012 Entrepreneurs

1/1/2010 12/31/2010 General Public

1/1/2010 12/31/2010 General Public

4/1/2010 12/1/2011

Program Addressing Nutritional Concern:Macronutrient Deficiencies

Development of Chocolate/Milk Core-filled Nutritious Extruded Snack Food

To develop a technology for the production of nutritious RTE core-filled extruded nutritious product.

The Food & Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) has been developing extruded nutritious food products. It has recently purchased a twin screw extruder with core-filling capability.


Development of FNRI 2011 Menu Guide Calendar: Carbohydrate-rich foods

The FNRI Menu Guide Calendar, an annual publication, will feature 12 monthly 7-day cycle menus, sensory evaluated recipes, photo-documented standardized recipes with estimates of nutrient contribution per serving portion, and practical tips on health and nutrition. These information will be presented in a calendar format of full color.

The FNRI Menu Guide Calendar is an innovative tool of packaging and disseminating the Institute's current research data and technologies.


Updating and publication of recipe handbooks on squash, rootcrops, fish and shellfish, and beans and legumes

The layout may also be improved to enhance the recipes' features and to encourage consumer adoption / application. The recipes will be compiled in a handbook form in full- colored format, featuring colored photographs.

he recipe handbooks on squash, rootcrops, fish and shellfish, and beans and legumes will be reviewed, validated and updated to deal with the changing standard of living and emerging health and nutrition-related problems.

Program Addressing Nutritional Concern:Normal Nutrition and Nutrition-related Diseases

Method Validation:Heavy Metals (Hg, As,Pb and Cd) in Seafoods

To participate in PT for heavy metals

To analyze at least ten (10) food samples (fish and other marine products) using the validated method of analysis

To prepare a technical/terminal report

To prepare manuscript for publication

The project will provide a validated method for analysis of heavy metals (Hg, As,Pb and Cd) using seafood using validated method of analysis.

1/1/2010 12/31/2011 Entrepreneurs

11/1/2009 11/30/2010 Entrepreneurs

1/1/2010 12/31/2011 Researchers

Program Addressing Nutritional Concern: Macronutrient Deficiency

Technology Generation for Aromatic Extruded Rice Premix

• To formulate different concentrations for the preparation of aromatic rice premix using existing ITALGI extrusion equipment of FNRI;• To conduct standardization trials on aromatic rice premix production and optimization of processing conditions; and• To determine the quality of aromatic rice premix in ordinary rice• To determine the sensory acceptability of the aromatic rice; and• To conduct shelf-life study on the aromatic rice premix

The project involves the standardization of technology for the production of aromatic rice premix using extrusion technology as compared to the existing spraying method of producing aromatic rice.

Program Addressing Nutritional Concern:Over-nutrition/NCDs

Sustaining Product Development of Functional Foods

1. To formula six (6) potential functional food ingredients/products utilizing malunggay powder and other vegetables2. To optimize the malunggay leaves/veggies in the formulation3. To determine consumer acceptability of the products4. To determine the chemical, physico-chemical, microbiological and sensory properties of these products5. To estimate the shelf-life

This project will respond to the market demand for functional food products. It will utilize malunggay powder and other vegetables in the development of different food products.


Stability of Iron Rice Premix Using Cold and Hot Extrusion Technology

The project aims to conduct stabililty studies of iron rice premix produced using cold and hot extrusion technology for the market trial of IFR in Zambles.

The project involves the stability of iron premix (IRP) using cold and hot extrusion technology.

2/1/2010 12/31/2010 Researchers

1/1/2010 12/31/2012 Academe

Program Addressing Nutritional Concern:Over-nutrition/NCDs

Verification of Extraction Procedures of Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) in Locally Grown Crops and Spices

1. To conduct two extraction procedures on different sample matrices2. To compare the methods in terms of cost, time and extraction efficiency3. To analyze the FOS content of ten locally grown crops and spices4. To compare results of FOS analysis with a foreign laboratory

A method for the determination of fructooligosaccharides (FOS) in juice samples has been validated at the Food and Nutrition Research Institute.

Food Quality Safety

Compilation of Direct and Indirect Food Composition Data

1. To collate and compile direct and indirect food composition data2. To prepare a supplement to the 1997 Philippine FCT

The conduct of food composition analysis involves a very huge amount of investments in terms of finances, manpower and energy resources. This poses as one of the drawbacks in the continuous update of the Food Composition Tables knowing fully well how important this is to its diverse and multi-disciplined users.

10/1/2010 10/1/2013



Program Addressing Nutritional Concern:Macronutrient Deficiency

S&T Based Intervention to Address Malnutrition: Project 2. Development of Model for DOST "PINOY": A Nutrition Intervention Strategy

1. To determine the changes in the nutritional status of children beneficiaries before and after the intervention;2. To determine the knowledge of mothers/caregivers on breastfeeding and complementary feeding before and after the intervention;

The “S & T Based Interventions to Address Malnutrition” Program aims to reduce the prevalence of undernutrition among infants and young children after the intervention and increase participation in existing nutrition programs in the area.


Program Addressing Nutritional Concern: Micronutrient Deficiency

Scale-up Production of Fortified Margarine (Phase 2)

1. To conduct fortification trials of margarine in pilot scale with vitamin A, B1, iron, zinc, L-carnitine, omega -3 and -6.2. To standardize the production runs of fortified margarine3. To determine the sensory acceptability of fortified margarine during development

The project aims to study the feasibility of fortifying margarine with Vitamin A, B1, iron, zinc L-carnitine, omega-3 and -6 in large scale production.

Program Addressing Nutritional Concern: Over-nutrition/NCDs

Physical and Thermal Properties of Brown Rice from some Philippine Rice Varieties: Glass Transition Studies

This project aims to study the physical and thermal properties of brown rice to complement the GIA approved project on the improvement of shelf-life of brown rice.

Glass transition is the temperature at which a substance begins to soften and change from a stable glassy state to a very unstable rubbery state. Above the glass transition temperature, undesirable changes occur such as stickiness, crystallization, increased gas diffusion and increased enzymatic activity.

1/1/2011 12/1/2011 General Public


3/1/2011 8/1/2012

1/1/2011 12/1/2011

Development of Tools and Guidelines

Development and Printing of FNRI 2012 Menu Guide Calendar: Selected Indigenous Vegetables

The FNRI Menu Guide Calendar is an innovative tool of packaging and disseminating the Institute's current research data and technologies. The 2012 FNRI Menu Guide Calendar will focus on selected indigenous vegetables.

The MGC is intended for community extension workers, health educators, and homemakers tasked with teaching or actually performing the daily chore of planning and serving nutritious and balanced meals for their families and those working in institutions catering to the food needs of their clients.

Program Addressing Nutritional Concerns: Normal Nutrition and Nutrition-related Diseases

Technology Generation for the Production of Nutritious Instant Rice Meal

To develop a technology for a nutritious instant rice meal in three varieties: port adobo, beef steak and yang chow rice (vegetables) rice meals.

To evaluate the physico-chemical, microbiological and sensory quality of the product.

To estimate the shelf-life of the finished product.

Program Addressing Nutritional Concerns: Normal Nutrition and Nutrition-related Diseases

S&T Based Interventions to Address Malnutrition : Production and Technology Transfer of FNRI-Developed Complementary/Snack Foods

To produce the complementary foods and transfer the technology to all regions of the country particularly to the four (4) provinces such as Leyte, Iloilo, Antique and Occ. Mindoro where malnutrition is high.

In response to the persistent malnutrition problem among children 6 months to 35 moths, production of energy and protein dense complementary foods must be initiated. The goal of this project is to initially produce the FNRI developed protein and energy dense complementary foods using indigenous raw materials.

Entrepreneurs/ Underweight Children


Assessment of Artificial Sweeteners in Commonly Consumed Beverages and Confectionaries

The project will determine the artificial content of commonly consumed beverages and confectionaries and its potential risk to the 6-12 year old and 13-19 year old age groups.

The commonly consumed (as per NAMD data) beverages and confectionaries will be listed and the market will be scanned for products with artificial sweeteners. A literature survey on the possible method of analysis for the identified artificial sweeteners will be conducted.

1/1/2011 12/1/2011

1/1/2011 12/1/2011

12/1/2010 12/1/2011

3/1/2011 12/1/2012


A Comparative Study on the Effects of VCO and Other Unsaturated Oil Sources on the Lipid Profile of Sprague Dawley Rats

To determine the effects of VCO and other unsaturated oil sources on the lipid profile of sprague dawley rats.

Virgin coconut oil is considered as a functional food because of the many testimonials on its effect in lowering/maintaining serum cholesterol level and other lifestyle diseases. Study on the cholesterol lowering effect Of VCO, is needed to validate health claims being attributed to VCO.


Method Validation of Folate in Leafy Vegetables by HPLC

To validate methods on folate in leafy vegetables by HPLC To familiarize the analyst with the use of HPLC and optimize a method from extraction to


R&D Program for the Optimization, Utilization and Promotion of Brown Rice in the Philippines: Proj.1 - Optimization Studies for the Improvement of Shelf-life of Brown Rice

General Objective:To improve the shelf-life of brown rice through process optimization

Specific Objective:To identify the factors affecting the stability of brown rice;

To evaluate the combined effects of three different variables on the shelf-life and

It will study the different factors affecting the shelf-life of brown rice and optimize the processing parameters based on rice quality indicators, such as enzymatic activity, sensory quality and nutrient retention among others.


Effect of Prenatal Micronutrient Supplementation on Breast Milk Retinol and Minerals (Fe, ZN) among some Filipino Women

General Objective:To evaluate the effects of micronutrient supplementation on breast milk retinol and minerals (Fe, Zn) among some Filipino lactating women

Specific Objective:To determine breast milk retinol, iron and zinc concentrations of lactating women after micronutrient supplementation

Breast milk of women who participated in this project will be extracted. Retinol and minerals such as iron and zinc will be analyzed. Effect of prenatal micronutrient supplementation on these biochemical parameters will be investigated.


2/1/2011 12/1/2011

1/1/2011 12/1/2011

1/1/2011 12/1/2011


Growth of infants Fed with Breastmilk or Artificial Milk from Birth to Six Months

General Objectives:To determine the growth of babies fed on breastmilk or other feeding methods from birth to six months

Specific:To determine the mean weight and height increment by month up to six months

This project involves follow up of infants born of mothers who were covered by the study on "Micronutrient Supplementation on Hemoglobin Levels and Micronutrient Status of Some Filipino Pregnant Women: Effect on Birthweight and Other Birth Outcomes'.


In-depth Correlation Studies

7th National Nutrition Survey, Philippines 2008: Serum Zinc Levels of Selected Filipino Population Groups

General Objectives:To assess the magnitude of zinc deficiency among various Filipino population groups by serum zinc determination

Specific:To determine serum zinc levels of selected Filipino population groups by atomic absorption spectrometry

To assess the prevalence (%) and magnitude of zinc deficiency among various Filipino population groups

this study will provide background data on zinc status of selected Filipino population groups, which will be relevant inputs for program planners/policy makers in designing/formulating new intervention strategies to alleviate zinc status of Filipinos.



Policy Translation and Advocacy on the Production and Consumption of Complementary Foods

To promote the sustainability of the intervention package for improving the nutritional status of underweight 6months-2 years old children.

Specific:To review and identify the gaps in the current policy on infant and young child feeding

The project is conceived in line with the FNRI-DOST's continuous effort to link research and development and policy development

Under weight children

1/1/2011 12/1/2012

1/1/2011 12/1/2012

10/1/2010 1/1/2012


Development of a Database Management System

General:To develop a data management system for the management and utilization of nutrition data.

Specific:To organize Nutrition Survey data

To upload data and results

System testing and debugging

The Nutrition Survey database Management System will provide users centralized access to nutrition survey raw data.


Development of Data Entry System

To determine and prepare the hardware and software requirements in the development of the data entry syste;

To establish a portal to transfer data from field to office database.

To receive initial copies of field data and;

To merge data from several surevey locations into one main database.

To reduce the tijme spent in field editing and data processing


The Efficacy of Fortified Milk Supplementation on Nutritional Status and Biomarkers of Iron Status among 6 Years Old School Children

To determine the efficacy of milk consumption on nutritional status and biomarkers of iron status of targeted 6 years old schoolchildren.

To determine the effects of milk consumption on anthropometric indices (weight, height, and BMI) and biochemical marker (hemoglobin, serum, ferritin, Vitamin A, C & D, and Iodine & Zinc status) between intervention groups;

The project involves feeding of fortified milk for 120 days to moderately anemic 6 years old schoolchildren to determine its effect on nutritional status and biomarkers of iron.

Program implementors/

12/1/2010 11/1/2011

4/1/2011 9/1/2012


Combating Double burden Malnutrition Through Industry-driven R&D Programs: Development of Potential Functional Food Products

General:To develop potential functional food products utilizing locally grown corps with low glycemic index

Specific:To formulate three (3) functional food products;

There functional food products using locally grown crops with low glycemic index will be developed.


S&T Based Interventions to Address Malnutrition: Project 3: Technology Generation for the Production of Multi-Nutrient Growth Mix (MGM) Complementary Foods

General:To study the feasibility of fortifying complementary foods with nutrients rich mix

Specific:To develop the technology of multi-nutrient growth mix using synthetic materials/fortificants

To standardize the process of producing multi-nutrient growth mix

This is in response to the persistent problem of under nutrition among 0-5 year old Filipino children using innovative R&D efforts.


4/1/2011 9/1/2012


Physical Activity Homework (PAH): A Program for School Children

This project aims to develop and test homework as a strategy in increasing physical activity among school children at the home environment.

Specific objectives:

To develop a series of simple physical activity homework which will be accomplished at the home setting

The pilot study utilized an intervention trial on physical activity homework which was implemented for six weeks among Grade 3-6 school children in two public schools in Metro Manila.

S&T Sulong Pinoy: Programs Toward Community Level Food and Nutrition EmpowermentProject 3: Research and Development (R&D) for the Generation and Production of Multi-nutrient Growth Mix Study 1

General:To develop a technology for the production of complementary and snack foods.

Specific:To innovate the formulation, processing method and nutrient content of the FNRI developed complementary and snack foods (specifically sweet potato-mongo-sesame, paayap-banana, rice-mongo-sesame, sweet potato-paayap, gabi-paayap)

Determine the nutritional physico-chemical, microbiological and sensory properties of the product during development

4/1/2011 9/1/2012

3/1/2011 3/1/2012

12/1/2010 11/1/2011

12/1/2010 11/1/2011


S&T Based Interventions to Address Malnutrition Project 3: Technology Generation for the Production of MGM Study II - Utilization of Local Crops in the Production of Multi-Nutrient Growth Mix

General:To develop multi-nutrient growth mix to naturally fortify complementary food with vitamins and minerals using locally grown fruits and vegetables.

Specific:To develop three (3) variants of multi-nutrient growth mix using fruits and vegetables;

In response to the persistent problem of under nutrition among 0-5 year old Filipino children, innovative R&D efforts are being proposed. The goal is to ensure the optimal complementary feeding through the development of multi-nutrient growth mix utilizing fruits and vegetables in a ready-to-use sachet for use by mothers and caregivers.

Development of Tools And Guidelines

Review and Revision of the Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos

This undertaking aims to review and revise the Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos 2000 edition.

A framework and strategies for implementation appropriate for Filipinos will be formulated through a structured approach. Advice on the implementation and promotion, the development of appropriate education materials are requisites. Monitoring and evaluation of the process, outcome and impact be undertaken as well.


Combating Double Burden Malnutrition Through Industry Driven R&D Programs: Project 2. Handbook on Nutrient Composition of Selected Philippine Vegetables and Standardized Recipes

This project will focus on the development, standardization and sensory evaluation of recipes utilizing some selected indigenous vegetables for use by the community to increase awareness on the consumption of indigenous vegetables.

The photo-documented recipes with estimates of energy and nutrient contribution per serving with practical nutrition and health tips will be presented in a recipe handbook of standardized recipes utilizing some selected indigenous vegetables as output.

Homemakers/ Community workers


Combating Double Burden Malnutrition Through Industry Driven R&D Programs: Project 1. The Effect of FNRI Complementary Food Blend and Snack Foods on the Nutritional Status of 6 months to 3 year old Children in the DOST Pinoy Intervention Strategy

1. To determine the acceptability of the FNRI complementary food blends and snack foods2. To examine the changes in the weight of infants and young children before and after the intervention3. To determine the knowledge on breastfeeding and complementary feeding of mothers/caregivers before and after the intervention

This projects aims to determine the efficacy of FNRI complementary food blends and snack foods in improving the nutritional status of 6 months to 3 year old children beneficiaries of the DOST Pinoy project.

Program implementors/ 6 months to 3 year old children

12/1/2010 11/1/2011

1/1/2008 12/1/2008

1/1/2008 12/1/2009


Combating Double Burden Malnutrition Through Industry Driven R&D Programs: Project 4.Efficacy Study on Rootcrops as Functional Food

1. To determine the changes in blood serum glucose and hemoglobin A1C of humans with moderately raised serum glucose and lipid profile after inclusion of rootcrops in their daily diet.2. To determine the changes in lipid profile of humans with moderately raised serum glucose and lipid profile after inclusion of rootcrops in their daily diet

This project aims to determine the efficacy of rootcrops in humans with moderately raised serum glucose and lipid profile.


Development of 2009 Menu Guide Calendar: Complementary Food for Young Children

1) To develop a suitable, simple and research-based nutrition tool for use by the community, extension workers, health educators and homemakers to help improve the nutritional well-being of young children2) To increase awareness and knowledge of nutritious and simply prepared recipes using complementary foods30 To promote the use and consumption of home-made complementary blends for young children utilizing indigenous materials

From the FNRI-developed formulation of complementary blends that are nutritious, high in energy and protein and made from indigenous materials, recipes will be developed and standardized to meet the dietary requirement of young children for proper growth and development

Nutritional Assessment and Monitoring/ In-Depth and Correlation Studies

Analysis of Nutrition and Health R&D Toward Policy Development

1) To strengthen the capability of food, nutrition and health R&D personnel for policy research and analysis;

2) To develop and validate standard operating procedure manual on policy research and analysis;

3) To review, analyze and translate existing R&D outputs into policy papers and /or policy briefs;

The project started with a training workshop that enhances the capabilities of FNRI staff in developing and formulating policy statements on food and nutrition policy issues.

Stakeholders at the local and national levels

1/1/2008 12/1/2008

1/1/2008 12/1/2008

1/1/2008 12/1/2008

7/1/2008 6/30/2010


Small Area Estimation of Biochemical Assessment

To estimate the prevalence of IDA as well as other nutrition related information in the provinces of the country using the 2003 NNS.

The project offers empirical basis on the small area/domain estimation (provincial estimates) of several biochemical indicators. Biochemical assessment detects existing malnutrition particularly iron (IDA) , vitamin A (VAD), iodine and zinc deficiencies even before the emergency of clinical signs.


Comparison of FW and FR Methods in Evaluating Food Consumption

1) To compare Food weighing (FW), Food Recall (FR) and the combination of these methods in assessing food and nutrient intake of the households.2) To come up with the average food consumption as well as energy and nutrient intake of the households using FW. FR and the combination of these methods;

The Food and Nutrition Research Institute utilizes the one-dayfood weighing method in the conduct of household food consumption survey as this method is believed to provide accurate results and has been regarded as the gold standard. However, despite the accuracy of results, food weighing entailsmuch cost and labor as it requireshigh degree of cooperation from both researcher and respondent. Thus, other dietary methods which can be used in the assessment of household food consumption need to be explored.


Analysis of Anthropometric Survey Data Using the New Child Growth Standards (CGS)

This project aims to analyze anthropometric survey data using the new Child Growth Standards (CGS) to determine the efficiency of using the said standard.

Estimates of prevalence based on weight -for-age, height-for- age, BMI-for-age and weight-for-height indices; and corre sponding standard errors and coefficientsof variations, were determined among different age groups. Trends andcomparison of prevalence estimates I based on CGS and IRS were done for each standard's assessments of malnutrition across different survey periods.

Program Addressing Nutritional Concern/Over-Nutrition/NCDs

Update on Survey of Awareness, Usage, Perception of Health Supplements Among adults Residents of Metro Manila

The project aims to determine present awareness, usage and perception of health supplements in Metro Manila. Specifically, to correlate use of health supplements with present state of health/disease condition among others and to compare changes in awareness, usage and perception of health supplements in Metro Manila with the 1998 data.

After ten years, the present study will recruit males and females 20 years and older from randomly selected households in barangays of Metro Manila included in the 7th NNS.

7/1/2008 12/1/2009 Entrepreneur

12/1/2007 11/1/2008 Entrepreneur

8/1/2008 9/1/2009 Entrepreneur


Development of Instant Multi-veggie-Blend Noodles

1) to conduct nutritional quality improvement of noodles using combinations of 2 or 3 rootcrop/legume flours and veggies;2) to develop 2 prototype nutritious instant noodle products3) to develop 2 information data sheet of the technologies for product/technology promotion.

The Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) has developed several technologies on noodle processing using wheat flour and veggies such as squash, jute leaves (saluyot), seaweeds for its technology transfer program.The feasibility of producing these noodles using composite flours has to be studied to provide specially designed and value addednoodle product through product development and subsequent technology transfer toentrepreneurs for commercialization.

A. Technological Assistance to SMEs

Pilot Plant Production of Low-fat, Low-sugar Ice Cream

1) To determine the technical requirements of the pilot plant production of a formulated low-fat, low-sugar ice cream and dry ice cream premix

2) To determine during storage the physico-chemical, microbiological and sensory properties as well as shelf life of dry ice cream premix

3) To conduct pre-feasibility study of commercially producing low-fat, los-sugar dry ice cream premix

This project aims to develop pilot plant scale production of low-fat, low-sugar ice cream flavored with vanilla, chocolate and strawberry.


Large Scale Production of Iron Rice Premix and Iron Fortified Rice for the Market Trial in Orion, Bataan

The project aims to conduct large scale production of iron rice premix (IRP) and iron fortified rice (IFR) at Superlative Snacks, Inc. and J.D. Aguilar Commercial Center in Nueva Ecija; To determine the homogeneity of iron in the IRP during production within and between sacks, shifts and batches

This project involves the production and quality assurance of iron rice premix and iron fortified rice during production runs at Superlative Snacks Inc. and J.D. Aguilar Commercial Center in Nueva Ecija.


1/1/2010 12/1/2011

1/1/2009 12/1/2009


School-based Supplementary Feeding Program Utilizing Fortified Juice Drink: Its Effects on Nutritional Status and School Performance

1. To assess the prevalence of IDA among school children at baseline and after 120 feeding dyas of fortified juice drink2. To assess the prevalance rates of underweght and stunting among schoolchildren at baseline and after 120 feeding days of a fortified juice drink.3. To compare the changes in hemoglobin and plasma ferritn of schoolchildren at baseline and after 120 feeding days of a fortified juice drink.

This project is an evaluation study on the effectiveness of a school-based supplementary feeding activity utilizing fortified juice on the iron status and school performance of school children.

Program Addressing Nutritional Concern: Overnutrition/NCDs


The general objective of the study is to identify known genes of lifestyle diseases in men and women, 20-45 years, residing in Ilocos, Bicol and Metro Manila. Diseases that will be included in the study are cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and obesity.

This study will help scientists and nutrition professionals to design tools in nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics in identifying individuals with greater risk or predisposition to development of lifestyle diseases, given certain diets, based on their genetic makeup


Validation of a Method for Fructooligosaccharide Analysis in Food

This project aims to validate a method for the determination of fructooligosaccharides (FOS) in food products. FOS is a non-digestible carbohydrate which has been associated with management and better control of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and diabetes and prevention of the risk of cancer.

One of the plant sources with the highest FOS is yacon which has been grown in Nueva Vizcaya, Misamis Oriental and other areas in the Philippines.

3/1/2009 6/1/2010

1/1/2009 12/1/2010

1/1/2009 12/31/2009

1/1/2012 12/1/2012


Effect of Flavor Enhancer on the Dietary Intake Among Older Persons

1.To compare food intake among older persons with and without a flavor enhancer. 2.To determine changes in body weights, waist circumference and blood pressure after flavor enhancer administration.3.To determine presence of tolerance/intolerance during flavor enhancer intake.

This project is a cross-over, double blind randomized design. Sixty (60) subjects aged 60 years and above will be recruited for the project.


Body Composition, Blood Glucose and Lipid Profile of Selected High School Students

The main objective of the project is to conduct a cross sectional study on the body composition of adolescents, 12-14 years of age.

A total of 153 adolescents, 12-14 years old were randomly selected in a public school in Taguig City and classified into sex, normal weight and overweight/obese using criteria for body mass index (BMI) for age following WHO Standards.


Health and Nutritional Status at Age 0-6 months among some Breastfed, Bottlefed and Mixed fed Infants in Metro Manila

1) To determine the weight, height, weaning practices and illness patterns of some breastfed, bottle-fed and mixed-fed infants at ages 0-2, 3-4 and 5-6 months.

Weight and height of infants were taken from hospital records while feeding practices, recent illnesses and reasons for breast or bottlefeeding were obtained through personal interview of the mothers.


Retention Study of Micronutrients in Rice Kernel

• To produce prototype rice kernels with Vitamin A, iron, zinc, folic acid and 12 using hot and cold extrusion technology; and• To evaluate the retention of micronutrients in fortified rice after varying cooking steps including rinsing, soaking, boiling and frying.

Four sophisticated methods/technologies were developed to fortify rice: hot extrusion, cold extrusion, coating and dusting.

1/1/2012 12/1/2013

2/1/2012 2/1/2012

1/1/2012 12/1/2012

1/1/2012 12/1/2012

Program Addressing Nutritional Concern: Macronutrient

Development of a Technology for an Extruded Frozen Ready-to-Fry Sweet Potato Fries

• To determine the optimum processing condition for an extruded, frozen ready-to-fry sweet potato in laboratory and large scale production • To determine the nutritional, physico-chemical, microbiological and sensory properties of an extruded, frozen ready-to- fry sweet potato• To conduct shelf-life studies


Determination of enzyme activity as a quality control tool in brown rice processing

• To determine the limit of detection, quantitation, and precision based on repeatability• To measure the effectiveness of heat treatment in deactivating enzyme, in terms of % decrease in enzyme activity after treatment• Determine enzyme activity of stabilized brown rice during storage• To use the method as a quality control measure in processing stabilized brown rice


Validation of Real-Time PCR Method for SNPs analysis of known genes of lifestyle related diseases among Filipino Adults

To validate a real-time PCR-based method for single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) analysis of known genes of lifestyle related diseases among Filipino adults.


Development and Harmonization of a National Food Consumption Database for Dietary Exposure Assessment

This project aims to develop a national food consumption database for exposure assessment harmonized with data format of ASEANFOODS and FAQ/WHO Codes Classification system for food and feed

1/1/2012 12/1/2012

1/1/2012 6/1/2013

1/1/2012 12/1/2012

1/1/2012 12/1/2012

1/1/2012 12/1/2012


Development of recipes utilizing brown rice for the 2013 FNRI Menu Guide Calendar

• To develop and standardize recipes utilizing brown rice• To test acceptability of recipes• To conduct estimates of energy and nutrient contribution of recipes per serving• To formulate 12 month 7-day cycle menus

Program Addressing Nutritional Concern : Over-nutrition/NCDs

Evaluation of the Association of FTO rs9939609 to Body Mass Index, Physical Inactivity and Dietary Intake

The study aims to determine the association of FTO variant rs9939609 to obesity among Filipinos surveyed in the 7th National Nutrition Survey


Identification of SNPs within CDKN2A/CDKN2B, ATP2B1, AIMI, SMAD7 & ALDH7A1 among Filipino Adults Ilocos, Bicol and Metro Manila

To extract and Identify known genes of lifestyle diseases in men and women 20 years and over in Ilocos, Bicol and Metro Manila


Changes in Anti-oxidant Capacity, Glucose and Lipid Profile in humans with moderately raised glucose and cholesterol levels after feeding with malunggay leaves

To determine the changes in anti oxidant capacity, glucose and lipid profile after feeding of malunggay leaves in humans with moderately raised serum glucose and cholesterol levels


Validation of a method for the determination of 25-OH-vitamin D2 and D3 in human serum using high performance liquid chromatography

To validate a method for the determination of 25-OH-vitamin D2 and D3 in human serum using high performance liquid chromatographyTo identify the best-fit curve that will generate a correlation coefficient not less than 0.990 relating peak area versus levels of vitamin D in calibration standards

1/1/2012 12/1/2012

1/1/2012 12/1/2012

1/1/2012 12/1/2012

1/1/2012 12/1/2012

3/1/2012 6/1/2012


Correlates of micronutrient deficiencies among various Filipino population groups

To determine associations, if there is any, of different micronutrient deficiencies with age, sex, anthropometric, clinical, dietary, socio-economic and other relevant factors among various population groups

Normal Nutrition and Nutrition-related Disease

Beverage Consumption and Nutritional Status among Filipinos. The 7th NNS Results

To determine the association beverage consumption and nutritional status among various Filipino population groups based on the 7th National Nutrition Survey (NNS) data


Malnutrition Reduction Program: Project 1- Monitoring and Evaluation of DOST PINOY Strategies in Provinces with High Prevalence of Undernutrition

To examine the strategies in the implementation of DOST PINOY program and its effectiveness in the improvement of nutritional status among infants and young children


Malnutrition Reduction Program: Project 4- Local Level Policy Advocacy to Address the Nutrition Security of Young Children

To promote the sustainability of the DOST PINOY strategy in improving the nutritional status of young children aged 6-35 months old through policy advocacy


Correlates of Physical Activity Among Public Schoolchildren in Manila

To determine the relationship, physical activity with weight status, energy intake and academic performance of public schoolchildren in Metro Manila

1/1/2012 6/1/2012

1/1/2012 6/1/2012

1/1/2012 12/1/2012

Nutrition Survey 1/1/2012 12/1/2014



Development and Validation of an HPLC Method for the Determination of Folic acid in Fortified Foods

1. Modification of HPLC chromatographic conditions to suit all food matrices;2. Training of FASL staff on the validated method;3. PT participation;4. Draft manuscript for publication;5. Preparation of terminal report


Exposure Assessment of Artificial Sweeteners in commonly consumed beverages and confectionaries among Filipino children and teenagers

The study will determine the level of artificial sweeteners in commonly consumed beverages and confectionaries and estimate the potential exposure of these additives in the diet of the 6-12 and 13-19 years-old Filipinos


Working Towards Accreditation of FNRI Proficiency Testing (PT) Program: Organization of PT in Milk Implementing the FNRIISO/IEC 17043: 2010 Quality Management System

To improve the credibility and International recognition of FNRI-organized PTs and developed RMs on proximate and mineral/other nutrition labelling analyses through ISO/IEC 17043 accreditation as PT provider.

The project aims that FNRI be the first ISO/IEC 17043:2010 accredited Proficiency test provider in the Philippines, which involves the following activities: a. Establishment of management system based on ISO/IEC 17043:2010 standards and application for accreditation as proficiency testing (PT) provider on selected nutrition labelling components; and b. Organization of PT on proximate and mineral analyses in food based on the FNRI ISO/IEC 17043 quality management system.

Eight National Nutrition Surveys: Philippines

To update the official statistics on the Philippine food, nutrition and health situation

2011 Updating of the Nutritional Status of Children and Other Population Groups: Statistical Analysis of Collected Data

To update the official statistics on Philippine food, nutrition and health situation




1/1/2012 6/1/2012

1/1/2012 12/1/2012

Upgrading of eNutrition Website and Development of Data Achiving and Retrieval System for the Nutrition Surveys

General: To upgrade the eNutrition website

Specific: 1. To identify web technologies to be used in the upgrading of the website2. To upgrade and enhance the features of the e-Nutrition website using current web technologies3. To conduct regular updating of website content

Development of Electronic Data Collection System

To develop a software system for data collection for the 2013 National Nutrition Survey

Development of Methodological Approaches for the National Nutrition Survey

To determine the appropriate sampling design to be used for the 2013 National Nutrition Survey


Backyard Home Food Production Towards Hunger Mitigation and Dietary Modification: Evaluation of Programang Gulayan Para sa Masa in Selected Food Poor Areas in the Philippines

To examine the implementation of the Gulayan Para sa Masa as support to the Accelerated Hunger Mitigation Program Framework and determine the effects on the marginalized households with school children


Modelling the Commercialization of Iron-Fortified Rice in Selected Districts of Zambales: A Result of Techno-Transfer

To implement a large scale commercialization of IFR as a result of techno-transfer utilizing social marketing and document the processes and barriers involved to serve as reference for a national launch.

1/1/2012 1/1/2012

1/1/2012 12/1/2012

1/1/2012 4/1/2012


The Effect of a Nutrient Fortified Oat Drink on iron, Zinc, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C Status among Filipino Children

To compare the hemoglobin and serum ferritin levels of children in both groups before and after the interventionTo compare the serum zinc, vitamin A and C status of children in both groups before and after the intervention


Dietary Fiber Composition and Fermentability characteristics of Malunggay leaves

This study is aimed in the determination of the total dietary fiber in malunggay leaves, as well as the soluble and insoluble dietary fiber . Products of fermentation using the in vitro method will also datermined


R&D Program for the Optimization, Utilization and Promotion of Brown Rice in the Philippines: Study 2: Mineral Bioavailability, Dietary Fiber and Fermentability Characteristics of Optimized Brown Rice and its Developed Products

This study is aimed to determine mineral availability, dietary fiber and its fermentablity from brown rice and developed brown rice products

1/1/2012 12/1/2012

1/1/2012 12/1/2012

1/16/2011 9/15/2012

1/1/2012 6/1/2013



Characterization of Coco Sap Sugar/Syrup As A Functional Food Study 2: Dietary Fiber/Sugar Composition and Fermentability Characteristics of Cocosap Sugar/Syrup

To determine the dietary fiber, sugar composition and fermentability characteristics of coconut sap sugar and syrup


Association of CDKN2A/CDKN2B, ATP2B1, SMAD7 & ALDH7A1 with dietary Intake and Clinical Profile of Filipino Adults in Ilocos, Bicol and Metro Manila

To determine the association between CDKN2A/CDKN2B, ATP2B1, SMAD7 and ALDH7A1 with dietary intake and clinical profile of Filipino adults in Ilocos, Bicol and Metro Manila


Bioavailability of iron, zinc and calcium from malunggay leaves and fruits: An in vitro assessment

To determine the bioavailability of iron, zinc and calcium from malunggay leaves and fruits


Lactogenic Effect of Moringa Oleifera (Malunggay) Supplements

To determine the lactogenic effect of moringa oleifera (malunggay) supplements among selected breastfeeding mothers

2011 Updating of Nutritional Status of Filipino Children and Other Population Groups:Part 1.A - Nutritional Status of Filipino Children 0-19 Years-Old

To provide a continuing flow of updated information on the nutritional status of Filipino children for timely application in policy decisions, human development planning, and urgent action programs at the national and sub-national levels.






2011 Updating of Nutritional Status of Filipino Children and Other Population Groups:Part1.B - Nutritional Status of Filipino Adults, 20 Years Old and Above

To provide a continuing flow of updated information on the nutritional status of Filipino adults for timely application in policy decisions, human development planning, and urgent action programs at the national and sub-national levels.

2011 Updating of Nutritional Status of Filipino Children and Other Population Groups:Part 1.C - Nutritional Status of Filipino Pregnant and Lactating Women

To provide a continuing flow of updated information on the nutritional status of Filipino pregnant and lactating women for timely application in policy decisions, human development planning, and urgent action programs at the national and sub-national levels.2011 Updating of

Nutritional Status of Filipino Children and Other Population Groups:Part II - Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices of Filipino Children 0-23 months

The project will include data validation, cleaning and processing of the infant and Young Child Feeding Practices (IYCF) Module collected during the "2011 Updating of Nutritional Status of Filipino Children and Other Population Groups."

2011 Updating of Nutritional Status of Filipino Children and Other Population Groups;Part III. - Maternal Health and Condition

The study aims to determine health and nutritional stays of mothers and pregnant women in the Philippines and its contributing factors.

2011 Updating of the Nutritional Status of Children and Other Population Groups:Part IV.A - Participation of Children in Government Programs in the Philippines

To provide an updated information on the percent participation of children in various government health and nutrition programs





2011 Updating of the Nutritional Status of Filipino Children and Other Population Groups:Part IV. B - Household Participation in Government Health and Nutrition Program

To provide update information on the percent of participation of households In various government and health programs.

2011 Updating of the Nutritional Status of Filipino Children and Other Population Groups :Part V.A - Household Awareness and Usage of Health/Food/Dietary Supplements, Functional Foods and Genetically Modified (GMO) crops in the Philippines

1. To determine the household awareness and usage of health/food/dietary supplements, functional foods and 'genetically modified' (GMO) crops;2. To provide a list of food and health supplements usually taken by the household and duration of usage;

2011 Updating of the Nutritional Status of Filipino Children and Other Population Groups:Part V.B - Household Awareness and Usage of Iodize Salt

1. To determine awareness and usage of iodized salt in the household level2. To test presence of iodine from household salts using the potassium iodate solution

2011 Updating of the Nutritional Status of Filipino Children and Other Population Groups:Part VI - Household and Individual Food Insecurity in the Philippines

1. To determine and monitor the magnitude and scope of food insecurity among individuals and households2. To describe the socio-demographic characteristics of household who are food insecure3. To examine the food and non-food coping responses within the household towards food security

1/1/2012 1/1/2012Program Addressing Nutritional Concern: Micronutrient Deficiencies

Iron Bioavailability Study of Fortified Oat Drink

The study aims to determine iron bioavailability from oatdrink fortified with iron, zinc and vitamin A with and without vitamin C.


Personnel Involved

Taguig City completed 521,940.00


Project Location(s)

Project Accomplishments/R

esults

Project Status


R&D Priority Thrust Total Project

CostProgram Leader

Project Leader

Project Staff

Printed Menu Guide Calendar for Older Persons

Poverty Reduction Empowerment of Poor & the Vulnerable


II.a.1. Basic and Applied Research on Food and Nutrition


Terminal report. Results revealed that Less than half of thetarget market was willing to use the nutrition software and nutrition vending machine.Interested users were females coming fromthe upper to middle socio-economicsegment. It is recommended that further study on cost-benefit analysis be undertaken.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Bautista, Ermelina N

Taguig City completed 509,700.00Terminal report. Results revealed that Less than half of thetarget market was willing to use the nutrition software and nutrition vending machine.Interested users were females coming fromthe upper to middle socio-economicsegment. It is recommended th


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Yuchingtat, Gamma P.


Taguig City Terminal report completed 2,394,880.00

Terminal report. The folate content of food sources consumed byFilipinos was compiled as a database. The database may be useful inthe preparation ofa handbook on folate for use by health and nutrition workers as well as in the futuredevelopment of the next edition of the Philippine Food Composition Tables.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Cheong, Revelita L


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition

IIa.2. Nutritional Assessment

and Monitoring

Cerdena, Corazon M

Taguig City completed 535,000.00Terminal report; Results showed that malunggay leaves and fruit produced greater short chain fatty acids than ginger particularly propionate suggesting protective effect againts risk of cardiovascular disease while yellow ginger showed promising results as a good source of antioxidants particularly flavonois and gave the highest antioxidant activity suggesting protective effects for risk of chronic diseases casues by free radical formation.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition




Taguig City Terminal report completed 911,000.00

Nationwide completed 360,000.00

Terminal report/ Recipe Handbook


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition




MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Tobias, Joyce R.

Terminal report/ Dissemination Fora


MFO 3: Technical Services on Food

and Nutrition

II.a.2 Nutritional Assessment and Monitoring

Cerdena, Corazon M



Terminal report: The use of small scale cold extruded machine is not recommended since it poses difficulty in achieving optimzed conditions. Hot extrusion machine is recommended for ease of operation and to produce grain products that are shiny, cokked, tranparent and similar in appearance as the ordinary rice.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition



Terminal report: Results of the study revealed that multi-micronutrient supplementatuib among pregnant women was more effective ane even better that iron-folic or iron alone in improving the hematologic status of anemic pregnant women.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Cheong, Revelita L




MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition



Terminal report; The PAQ is good at screening a child who is less active.The PAQ is a useful tool for planning intervention programs to address physical sedentariness in chidlren which may track to adulthood and contribute to increased risk to chronic degenerative diseases.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition





Terminal report; men have higher BMR than women based on actual measurement. Actual BMR is lower than estimates from predictive equations but the Mifflin-StJeor equation gave the smallest difference among them. It is recommended that predictive equations appropriate for Fiipinos should be derived from a bigger sample for better accuracy in estimating BMR.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition



Terminal report/ Handbook on Glycemic Index


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition




Taguig City on-going 325,000.00

Nationwide completed 650,000.00



Terminal report/ Handbook on Folate Content of Foods Consumed by Filipinos


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Sandoval, Jovita A

Terminal report/ RENI Book


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Sagum, Rosario S.

Terminal report; The results showed high percentages of subnormal values of serum amd red cell folate indicate alarmngly high prevalance of falte deficiencies among Filipino women of child bearing age.



and Nutrition


Perlas, Leah A.

Terminal report/ Policy Statements


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Dorado, Julieta A

Terminal report; Use of rice flour in combination with starches was technically feasible in the production of a gluten-free noodle.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Tobias, Joyce R.

Taguig City Terminal report completed





MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Molano, Benjamin T.

Printed Menu Guide Calendar for Older Persons


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition




MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition




MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition



Taguig City F completed 688,000.00




MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Saises, Marcela C.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition




MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Saises, Marcela C.



Terminal report: The Shiolo and Salama method of extraction procedures for FOS analysis were used in different food samples. No signficant differences were found between the two methods in terms of cost and run-time analysis. The Shioli methods was more efficient, hopwever, based on percent recovery.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition




MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition



Taguig City completed



Terminal report; The effeding of FNRI-developed complementary foods can contribute to the improvement iof the nutrtional status of 6-35 months old children after the 120 days feeding intervention. FNRI complementary foods may be useful in future feding programs to improve nutritional status of infants and young children.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Dorado, Julieta A

Terminal report: Continuous R&D on margarine fortification with other nutrients such as iron must be done to address iron deficiency anemia (IDA).


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Saises, Marcela C.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition







Terminal report/ Menu Guide Calendar


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition




MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Tobias, Joyce R.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Tobias, Joyce R.

Lainez, Wenefrida N. Cabagbag, Mario C.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Udarbe, Mildred A.






MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Sagum, Rosario S.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Castillo, Leah N.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition




MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition






MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition



Terminal report: Based on IZiNCG's suggested guidelines for public health concern, zinc deficienmcy among these selected population groups was of high magnitude (>20%). Lactating women were the most at-risk group to zinc deficiency.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Perlas, Leah A.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Dorado, Julieta A





MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Nones, Cynthia A.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Nones, Cynthia A.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Agdeppa, Imelda A.

Taguig City completed 2,122,000.00


Terminal report: Three potential functional food products optimized using response surface methodology and tsnadrddized were developed and subjected to shleflife studies. Sensiry evaluation scores averaged 7.0 showeding consumer acceptablity. The shelf life of the three (3) products was 6 months


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition



Diaz, Dahlia A. Palomo, Alex M.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Saises, Marcela C.

Quindara, Cecilia S.

NCR completed


Terminal report: The PAH program is a promisong form of promotionand tool in increasing physical fitness and combating obesity. Efforts are needed to convince and help schools to increase prental and schoolchildren involvement and build community partnerships to provide activity opportunities to all children.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition




MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Lainez, Wenefrida N.






MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition



Diaz, Dahlia A.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition




MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition




MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Dorado, Julieta A





MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition



Terminal report/Menu Guide Calendar


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition



Terminal report Policy statements


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Dorado, Julieta A




Metro Manila Terminal report completed 3,072,440.00



MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Molano, Wilma L.



MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Cerdena, Corazon M


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Molano, Wilma L.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Cruz, Arsenia J.



Bataan Terminal report completed II.a.1 477,000.00


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Tobias, Joyce R.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Molano, Benjamin T.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition

Saises, Marcela C.

completed II.a.1 402,000.00



Quirino Province

Terminal report: Supllemenatr feeding program can be implemented using the establihsed supply-chain-distribution model. Proper implementation of the feeding activity can reduce the prevalence of anemia and improve nutritional status of school children. It can also serve as venue to install good values and proper hygience.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition

Agdeppa, Imelda A.

Terminal report. SNPs witih CDKN2A, ATP2B1, SMAD7 and ALDH7A1 were found present in the Filipino poulation. These preliminary results will guide future studies that are inclined to a more targetted or individulaized nutrition and health intervention for Filipinos.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition




MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition



Quezon City Terminal report completed 939,790.00


Metro Manila Terminal report completed 661,940.00



MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition




MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Mallilin, Aida C.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


dela Cruz, Evelyn


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Saises, Marcela C.

On-going 100,000.00





MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Lainez, Wenefrida N.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition




MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Zumaraga, Mark Pretzel P


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Apilado, Ruby J


on-going 250,000.00





MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition




MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Nacis, Jacus S


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Rodriguez, Marietta P.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition




MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Serafico, Michael E







MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Perlas, Leah A.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Golloso, Ma. Julia T.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition




MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Viajar, Rowena V


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Madrid, Marilou L




on-going 90,000,000.00



MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Castillo, Leah N


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Apilado, Ruby J


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition




MFO 3: Technical Services on Food and Nutrition


Juguan, Jocelyn A


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Nones, Cynthia A





Zambales Terminal report completed


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Nones, Cynthia A


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Nones, Cynthia A


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Nones, Cynthia A


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Dorado, Julieta A


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Agdeppa, Imelda A.





MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Agdeppa, Imelda A.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Mallilin, Aida C.

Terminal report: The combined effect of dietary fiber and amylose pesent in brown rice may be a potentail solution to satiety and hunger in addition its its high vitamin and mineral contents. Intake of rice rich in amylose and/or dietary fiber may be recommended to both children and adults for sustianalbe needed energy and fullness.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition






Taguig City On-going 1,500,000.00

Nationwide Terminal report completed 200,000.00


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition




MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Rodriguez, Marietta P.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition




MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition


Orense, Consuelo



and Nutrition


Juguan, Jocelyn A








and Nutrition


Juguan, Jocelyn A



and Nutrition


Juguan, Jocelyn A



and Nutrition


Juguan, Jocelyn A



and Nutrition


Juguan, Jocelyn A



and Nutrition


Juguan, Jocelyn A







and Nutrition


Juguan, Jocelyn A



and Nutrition


Juguan, Jocelyn A



and Nutrition


Juguan, Jocelyn A



and Nutrition


Juguan, Jocelyn A

Taguig City completedTerminal report: The study revealed that Vitamin C added to NaFeEDTA fortified aots enhanced iron absorption. Fortifying oats may offer a convenient and effective mechanism to improve the iron status of children.


MFO 1: R&D on Food

and Nutrition



Agencies Budget Breakdown

Funding Implementing Cooperating MonitoringPS MOOE EO Amount Released

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2009 335,000.00 186,940.00 521,940.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2009 410,000.00 99,700.00 509,700.00

Amount Previous Years Releases

Year (Ex. 1,

2)

Calendar Year

Funded

Total Project Cost

Date Released

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2009 410,000.00 99,700.00 509,700.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2009 380,000.00 93,470.00 473,470.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 2,230,000.00 2,394,880.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 535,000.00 535,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2009 535,000.00 535,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2009 412,500.00 498,500.00 911,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2010 360,000.00 360,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2010 228,000.00 228,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 888,000.001 2

2010 2011

388000.00 250,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2010 2,533,285.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2010 50,000.00 50,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2010 288,000.00 288,000.00

GOP-FNRI 1 2010 150,000.00 150,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2010 70,000.00 70,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 325,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 500,000.00 650,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2010 250,000.00 250,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2010 438,000.00 438,000.00

1 2

2010 2011

175,000.00, 150,000.00

1 2

2010 2011

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2010 300,000.00 300,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2010 288,000.00 288,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2010 188,000.00 188,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 500,000.001 2

2010 2011

400,000.00 100,000.00


GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2010 5,820,000.00 5,820,000.00


1 2

2010 2011

538,000.00 150,000.00

1 2

2010 2011

591000.00 200,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2010 438,000.00 438,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2010 338,000.00 338,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2011

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2011 150,000.00 150,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2011 100,000.00 100,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2011 100,000.00 100,000.00

1 2011

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2011 10,460,160.00 10,460,160.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2011 150,000.00 150,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2011 200,000.00 200,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2011 50,000.00 50,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2011 2,398,656.00 2,398,656.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2011 350,000.00 350,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2011 50,000.00 50,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2011 200,000.00 200,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2011 100,000.00 100,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2011 100,000.00 100,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2011 50,000.00 50,000.00

1 2

2011 2012

GOP-FNRI FNRI 2,122,000.00 2,122,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2011 1,650,000.00 1,650,000.00

1 2

2010 2011

GOP-FNRI FNRI

GOP-FNRI FNRI

1 2

2011 2012

1 2

2010 2011

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2011 1,750,901.00 1,750,901.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 250,000.00 200,000.00



1 2

2011 2012


GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2008 335,000.00 156,000.00 491,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1,619,000.00 453,410.00 4,290,410.001 2

2008 2009

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2008 1,170,000.00 290,000.00 1,460,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2008 1,212,000.00 290,000.00 1,502,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2008 1,243,000.00 538,000.00 1,781,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 82,440.00 3,072,440.001 2

2008 2009

535,000.00 2,455,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2009 475,000.00 311,570.00 786,570.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2008 380,000.00 380,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2009 477,000.00 477,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2009 402,000.00 402,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 412,500.00 1,499,010.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2009 565,000.00 498,510.00 1,063,510.00

1 2

2010 to 2011

498,510.00 588,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 565,000.00 939,790.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 505,000.00 791,940.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2009 475,000.00 186,940.00 661,940.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2012 350,000.00 350,000.00

1 2

2010 2009

138000 236,790.00

1 2

2009 to 2010

186940 100,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2012 100,000.00 100,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2012 150,000.00 150,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2012 250,000.00 500,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2012 350,000.00 350,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2012 100,000.00 100,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2012 250,000.00 250,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2012 250,000.00 250,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2012 1,870,000.60 1,870,000.60

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2012 350,000.00 350,000.00


GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2012 100,000.00 100,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2012 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2012 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2012 80,000.00 80,000.00



GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2012 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2012 90,000,000.00 90,000,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2012 2,600,000.00 2,600,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2012 2,400,000.00 2,400,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2012 2,004,232.00 2,004,232.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2012 610,230.00 610,230.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2012 1,320,018.85 1,320,018.85



GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2012 1,271,090.00 1,271,090.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1,736,514.00 1,736,514.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2012 629,000.00 629,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2012 100,000.00 100,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2012 1,803,583.00 1,803,583.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2012 1,500,000.00 1,500,000.00

GOP-FNRI FNRI 1 2012 200,000.00 200,000.00

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R&D Projects, 2011-2013 - Updated June 13-17, 2013

Development of FNRI Menu Guide Calendar for Older PersonsMarket Evaluation of Diet Consult

Generation of Secondary Database of Important Food Sources of Folate Consumed by FilipinosEstablishment and Implementation of Quality Management System (QMS) in NAMD in Accordnace with ISO9001:2000

Technical Assistance and Training Support for SMEs: Component 1: Food and Nutrition TrainingsTraining Manual on Household Food PreservationTechnology Generation for the Production of Nutritious Rice Meal2011 Updating of Nutritional Status of Filipino ChildrenNano and Non-nano Iron and Zinc Compounds for Highly Acceptable Micronutrient Rice Mix

Validation on the use of Physical Activity Questionaire Method to assess physical activity among schollchildrenBasal Metabolic Rate og Selected Filipino Adults by Indirect CalorimetryGlycemic Index Handbook of Commonly Consumed Carbohydrate Foods in the Philippines 2010Development of a Handbook on Folate Content of Foods Consumed by FilipinosUpdating the 2002 Recommended Energy and Nutrient Intake (RENI) for Filipinos7th NNS: Folate Status Among Filipino Women of Child Bearing Age, Philippines, 2008Analysis of Food and Nutrition Researches Toward Policy Translation and Advocacy : Policy Statements on the Gaps and issues of the NNSTechnology Generation for the Production of a Gluten-free NoodleDevelopment of Chocolate/Milk Core-filled Nutritious Extuded Snack FoodStrengthening the FNRI Sensory Evaluation Laboratory (SEL) towards ISO CertificationOperation and Sustainability of FNRI Food Processing FacilitiesDevelopment of FNRI 2011 Menu Guide Calendar: Carbohydrate-rich foodsUpdating and publication of recipe handbooks on squash, rootcrops, fish and shelfish, and beans and legumesOrganization of Proficiency Test (PT) on Total Dietary Fiber (TDF) in Wheat Flour

Comparison of Energy Expenditure for Selcted Physical Activities of Female Oder Persons Using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, Factorial Methods and Doubly Labelled Water Technique

Intensifying R&D and S&T Programs on Functional and Nutritional Food Products for the Food Industry: Project 2. Characterization/Isolation of Food/Food Components or Bioactive Compounds and Safety Assessment of Functional FoodsIntensifying R&D and S&T Programs on Functional and Nutritional Food Products for the Food Industry: Project 3.Product Development of Functional Foods: Development and Publication of Recipe Handbook Utilizing Malunggay Leaves Powder and Yacon Tubers

Effect of micronutrient supplementation on hemoglobin levels and micronutrient status of some Filipino pregnant women: Effect on birth weight and other birth outcomesFeasibility Study in the Implementation of a Physical Activity Guide (PAG) Among Elementary Schoolchildren in Two Public and Two Private Schools

Method Validation:Heavy Metals (Hg, As,Pb and Cd) in SeafoodsTechnology Generation for Aromatic Extruded Rice PremixSustaining Product Development of Functional FoodsStability of Iron Rice Premix Using Cold and Hot Extrusion TechnologyVerification of Extraction Procedures of Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) in Locally Grown Crops and SpicesCompilation of Direct and Indirect Food Composition DataNutrition School on CameraFood and Nutrition Training for Institutions and Food IndustriesS&T Based Intervention to Address Malnutrition: Project 2. Development of Model for DOST "PINOY": A Nutrition Intervention StrategyScale-up Production of Fortified Margarine (Phase 2)Physical and Thermal Properties of Brown Rice from some Philippine Rice Varieties: Glass Transition StudiesDevelopment and Printing of FNRI 2012 Menu Guide Calendar: Selected Indigenous VegetablesTechnology Generation for the Production of Nutritious Instant Rice MealOperation and Sustainability of FNRI Sensory Evaluation LaboratoryS&T Based Interventions to Address Malnutrition : Production and Technology Transfer of FNRI-Developed Complementary/Snack FoodsAssessment of Artificial Sweeteners in Commonly Consumed Beverages and ConfectionariesA Comparative Study on the Effects of VCO and Other Unsaturated Oil Sources on the Lipid Profile of Sprague Dawley RatsMethod Validation of Folate in Leafy Vegetables by HPLC

Effect of Prenatal Micronutrient Supplementation on Breast Milk Retinol and Minerals (Fe, ZN) among some Filipino WomenGrowth of infants Fed with Breastmilk or Artificial Milk from Birth to Six Months7th National Nutrition Survey, Philippines 2008: Serum Zinc Levels of Selected Filipino Population GroupsEmpowering Stakeholders of the Hunger Mitigation Program through Nutrition Communication and Technology TransferTechnical Assistance and Training Support for SMEsPolicy Translation and Advocacy on the Production and Consumption of Complementary FoodsCorrelation StudiesDevelopment of a Database Management SystemDevelopment of Data Entry SystemThe Efficacy of Fortified Milk Supplementation on Nutritional Status and Biomarkers of Iron Status among 6 Years Old School ChildrenCombating Double burden Malnutrition Through Industry-driven R&D Programs: Development of Potential Functional Food Products

Physical Activity Homework: A Program for School Children

R&D Program for the Optimization, Utilization and Promotion of Brown Rice in the Philippines: Proj.1 - Optimization Studies for the Improvement of Shelf-life of Brown Rice

S&T Based Interventions to Address Malnutrition: Project 3: Technology Generation for the Production of Multi-Nutrient Growth Mix (MGM) Complementary Foods

Review and Revision of the Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos

Combating Double Burden Malnutrition Through Industry Driven R&D Programs: Project 4.Efficacy Study on Rootcrops as Functional FoodTechnology Business IncubatorFNRI-SET UP National Catalogue of Developed Nutritious Food TechnologiesDevelopment of 2009 Menu Guide Calendar: Complementary Food ofr Young ChildrenTechnology Information Packages (Tecknopaks)

Analysis of Nutrition and Health R&D Toward Policy DevelopmentSmall Area Estimation of Biochemical AssessmentComparison of FW and FR Methods in Evaluating Food ConsumptionAnalysis of Anthropometric Survey Data Using the New Child Growth Standards (CGS)Production of Ready-to-Drink Vitamin-Rich Green Mango JuiceUpdate on Survey of Awareness, Usage, Perception of Health Supplements Among adults Residents of Metro ManilaDevelopment of Instant Multi-veggie-Blend NoodlesPilot Plant Production of Low-fat, Low-sugar Ice CreamLarge Scale Production of Iron Rice Premix and Iron Fortified Rice for the Market Trial in Orion, BataanSchool-based Supplementary Feeding Program Utilizing Fortified Juice Drink: Its Effects on Nutritional Status and School Performance

Validation of a Method for Fructooligosaccharide Analysis in FoodEffect of Flavor Enhancer on the Dietary Intake Among Older PersonsBody Composition, Blood Glucose and Lipid Profileof Selected High School StudentsHealth and Nutritional Status at Age 0-6 months among some Breastfed, Bottlefed and Mixed fed Infants in Metro ManilaRetention Study of Micronutrients in Rice KernelDevelopment of a Technology for an Extruded Frozen Ready-to-Fry Sweet Potato FriesDetermination of enzyme activity as a quality control tool in brown rice processingValidation of Real-Time PCR Method for SNPs analysis of known genes of lifestyle related diseases among Filipino AdultsDevelopment and Harmonization of a National Food Consumption Database for Dietary Exposure AssessmentDevelopment of recipes utilizing brown rice for the 2013 FNRI Menu Guide Calendar

S&T Sulong Pinoy: Programs Toward Community Level Food and Nutrition EmpowermentProject 3: Research and Development (R&D) for the Generation and Production of Multi-nutrient Growth Mix Study 1 S&T Based Interventions to Address Malnutrition Project 3: Technology Generation for the Production of MGM Study II - Utillization of Local Crops in the Production of Multi-Nitrient Growth MixCombating Double Burden Malnutrition Through Industry Driven R&D Programs: Project 2. Handbook on Nutrient Composition of Selected Philippine Vegetables and Standardized RecipesCombating Double Burden Malnutrition Through Industry Driven R&D Programs: Project 1. The Effect of FNRI Complementary Food Blend and Snack Foods on the Nutritional Status of 6 months to 3 year old Children in the DOST Pinoy Intervention Stratgey

Upgrading of Facilities of the DOST Research and Development Institutes (RDIs) in Support to Research and Development (R&D) and Scientific and Technological (S&T) Services


Evaluation of the Association of FTO rs9939609 to Body Mass Index, Physical Inactivity and Dietary IntakeIdentification of SNPs within CDKN2A/CDKN2B, ATP2B1, AIMI, SMAD7 & ALDH7A1 among Filipino Adults Ilocos, Bicol and Metro Manila

Validation of a method for the determination of 25-OH-vitamin D2 and D3 in human serum using high performance liquid chromatographyCorrelates of micronutrient deficiencies among various Filipino population groupsBeverage Consumption and Nutritional Status among Filipinos. The 7th NNS Results

Malnutrition Reduction Program: Project 4- Local Level Policy Advocacy to Address the Nutrition Security of Young ChildrenCorrelates of Physical Activity Among Public Schoolchildren in ManilaDevelopment and Validation of an HPLC Method for the Dtermination of Folic acid in Fortified FoodsExposure Assessment of Artificial Sweeteners in commonly consumed beverages and confectionaries among Filipino children and teenagers

Eight National Nutrition Surveys: Philippines2011 Updating of the Nutritional Status of Children and Other Population Groups: Statistical Analysis of Collected DataUpgrading of eNutrition Website and Development of Data Achiving and Retrieval System for the Nutrition SurveysDevelopment of Electtronic Data Collection SystemDevelopment of Methodological Approaches for the National Nutrition Survey

Modelling the Commercialization of Iron-Fortified Rice in Selected Districts of Zambales: A Result of Techno-TransferThe Effect of a Nutrient Fortified Oat Drink on iron, Zinc, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C Status among Filipino ChildrenDietary Fiber Composition and Fermentability characteristics of Malunggay leaves

Bioavailability of iron, zinc and calcium from malunggay leaves and fruits: An in vitro assessmentLactogenic Effect of Moringa Oleifera (Malunggay) Supplements

Changes in Anti-oxidant Capacity, Glucose and Lipid Profile in humans with moderately raised glucose and cholesterol levels after feeding with malunggay leaves

Malnutrition Reduction Program: Project 1- Monitoring and Evaluation of DOST PINOY Strategies in Provinces with High Prevalence of Undernutrition

Working Towards Accreditation of FNRI Proficiency Testing (PT) Program: Organization of PT in Milk Implementing the FNRIISO/IEC 17043: 2010 Quality Management System

Backyard Home Food Production Towards Hunger Mitigation and Dietary Modification: Evaluation of Programang Gulayan Para sa Masa in Selected Food Poor Areas in the Philippines

R&D Program for the Optimization, Utilization and Promotion of Brown Rice in the Philippines: Study 2: Mineral Bioavailability, Dietary Fiber and Fermentability Characteristics of Optimized Brown Rice and its Developed ProductsCharacterization of Coco Sap Sugar/Syrup As A Functional Food Study 2: Dietary Fiber/Sugar Composition and Fermentability Characteristics of Cocosap Sugar/SyrupAssociation of CDKN2A/CDKN2B, ATP2B1, SMAD7 & ALDH7A1 with dietary Intake and Clinical Profile of Filipino Adults in Ilocos, Bicol and Metro Manila

2011 Updating of Nutritional Status of Filipino Children and Other Population Groups:Part 1.A - Nutritional Staus of Filipino Children 0-19 Years-Old011 Updating of Nutritional Status of Filipino Children and Other Population Groups:Part1.B - Nutritional Status of Filipino Adults, 20 Years Old and Above2011 Updating of Nutritional Status of Filipino Children and Other Population Groups:Part 1.C - Nutritional Status of Filipino Pregnant and Lactating Women2011 Updating of Nutritional Status of Filipino Children and Other Population Groups:Part II - Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices of Filipino Children 0-23 months2011 Updating of Nutritional Status of Filipino Children and Other Population Groups;Part III. - Maternal Health and Condition2011 Updating of the Nutritional Status of Children and Other Population Groups:Part IV.A - Participation of Children in Government Programs in the Philippines

Iron Bioavailability Study of Fortified Oat DrinkMulti-Nutrient Extruded Rice Kernel: A Technology to Address Malnutrition

2011 Updating of the Nutritional Status of Filipino Children and Other Population Groups:Part IV. B - Household Participation in Government Health and Nutrition Program2011 Updating of the Nutritional Status of Filipino Children and Other Population Groups :Part V.A - Household Awareness and Usage of Health/Food/Dietary Supplements, Functional Foods and Genetically Modified (GMO) crops in the Philippines2011 Updating of the Nutritional Status of Filipino Children and Other Population Groups:Part V.B - Household Awareness and Usage of Iodize Salt2011 Updating of the Nutritional Status of Filipino Children and Other Population Groups:Part VI - Household and Individual Food Insecurity in the Philippines

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