Category: Filipino culture

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 80% of people in developing countries like the Philippines depend on traditional medicine for primary health care, but modern products like Gatorade have also become deeply integrated into home remedies. This practice raises the question: why do Filipinos drink Gatorade when sick, and what is the science behind it?

Developed by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) of the DOST, Pinggang Pinoy drawing is a practical, visual tool used to help Filipinos understand proper meal proportions. This creative activity is widely implemented in schools to teach students how to compose a balanced meal, making complex nutritional guidelines simple and memorable.

According to a 2015 national nutrition survey, nearly 30% of Filipino adults were overweight or obese, highlighting a critical need for simple, actionable dietary guidance. This is precisely why the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) of the Philippines developed the **Pinggang Pinoy**, an easy-to-understand food plate model designed to promote healthier eating habits. It simplifies nutritional recommendations for every meal, making balanced eating accessible to everyone.

According to the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI), in 2013, 1 out of 10 Filipino adults was chronically energy-deficient, and 3 out of 10 were overweight or obese. To combat this double burden of malnutrition, the FNRI developed Pinggang Pinoy as an easy-to-understand visual food guide for meal planning and balanced eating.

According to the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the Filipino food guide was created to serve as a visual tool for guiding the public toward healthier eating habits. It is specifically tailored to the local diet, making it a practical and culturally appropriate tool for Filipinos.

According to some health studies, a significant portion of the Southeast Asian and Filipino population is genetically predisposed to lactose intolerance. This condition arises from the reduced production of lactase, the enzyme needed to digest milk sugar, after infancy.