Category: Filipino health

According to a 2020 study on Filipino working adults, the mean daily energy intake was only about 72% of the estimated energy requirement, indicating that many may not be consuming enough for their needs. Determining the right calorie intake is a crucial step towards maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but it is not a one-size-fits-all number.

According to the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI), the visual guide called Pinggang Pinoy was developed to help Filipinos adopt healthy eating habits by conveying the right food group proportions for each meal.