Iron Absortion from Brown Rice and Brown Rice-Based Meal
Milled rice is the staple food among Filipinos and is consumed three times a day. Therefore, rice as a source of iron canhave animportant role inthe existing 37 %prevalence of irondeficiency anemiain the country.Previous ironabsorptionstudiesin Filipinosfrom rice and rice-based mealswere carriedout on milled ricebut nonewas doneon brown rice of thesamevariety. Thisleads to thehypothesis thatbrown but also ricemay be betterthan thatof milled ricein terms notonly in ironcontent ironabsorption.ABSTRACT>>POSTER
The National Vitamin A supplementation Program and Subclinical Vitamn A Deficiency in 12-59 Month-Old Children in the Philippines, 2003
The Philippines faces a persistent and increasing vitamin A deficiency (VAD) problem, albeit declining infant (IMR) and under-five mortality (U5MR) rates. VAD prevalence among Filipino preschool-age children (6-71 months old) has increased from 35.8% in 1993 to 38% in 1998 and to 40.1% in 2003, despite a universal twice-yearly vitamin A capsule (VAC) distribution program. Analysis of the 1998 National Nutrition Surveys (NNS) showed that the response to VAC among 12- 59 month-old children lasted 3-4 months, then returning to no VAC levels. An in-depth analysis of the 2003 NNS data, with one-time plasma retinol (PR) measurements from 6-71 month-old children, collected from July to December 2003, and one to more than six months after VAC distribution would provide some basis for review of the relevant Vitamin A Supplementation Program. ABSTRACT>>POSTER
Vitamin A and Iron Intake among Preschool-Age Children With and Without Fortification of Processed Foods and Fortified Staples
The potential effect of food fortification on the current vitamin A and iron intakes was assessed by: (1) comparing the actualcurrent vitamin A and iron intakes among preschool-age children with the vitamin A and iron intakes of the same children, assuming non-fortification of food products with iron and/or vitamin A; and (2) comparing the current vitamin A intake among preschool children with those of the same children, assuming the fortification of flour, cooking oil, and sugar with vitamin A. The study made use of the data obtained from the 6th National Nutrition Surveys (NNS) specifically the Food Consumption Survey (FCS) data and the frequency of consumption of food products with the SPS among the 0-5 year-old children (N=3405). Simulation of vitamin A and iron intakes without fortification were conducted using the energy and nutrient values from equivalent unfortified foods in the 1997 Philippine FCT toreplace vitamin A and iron values of SPS food products in the actual intake. Then again, simulation of intake with fortification of staple foods was done using vitamin A values of fortified flour, sugar, and cooking oil, which is assumed at 50% of the fortification level stipulated by the Law. Descriptive statistics as well as univariate analysis were utilized in coming up with the results of the study. Assuming non-fortification of SPS-products with vitamin A and/or iron, decreased intake of vitamin A and iron to about 90.86 μgRE and 0.35 mg, respectively, was observed. The fortification of flour, sugar and cooking oil with vitamin A and the consumption of the staples could have significantly increased actual current vitamin A intake. The potential effect of the fortification is likely to be substantial to the vitamin A and iron intakes of Filipino preschool-age children. It is recommended that RA 8976 be fully implemented so that with food fortification, increased intake of vitamin A would be realized. However, thorough review of the food fortification guidelines, including identifying basic commodities for mandatory fortification should be encouraged.ABSTRACT>>POSTER
The International Life Sciences Institute - Southeast Asia Region will hold its 5th Asian Conference on FOOD & NUTRITION SAFETY on November 3-7, 2008 at Shangri-La's Mactan, Cebu, Philippines
There will be a Pre-Conference Satelite Symposium on Biotechnology & Nutritionally Enhanced Food and Crops on November 3-4, 2008
For more information and to register, please visit their website at www.ilsiacfns2008.com or email to secretariat @ilsiacfns2008.com
The Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) of the Department of Science andTechnology (DOST) is in need of highly-competent staff, with high potential to occupy the position:
SCIENCE RESEARCH ANALYST
QualificationRequirements:
Education: Bachelor's degree relevant to the job, preferably with environmental studies background
Experience: Newly graduates are also encouraged to apply One (1) year of relevantwork experience is an advantage - Keen in soliciting relevant data needed for the project - Can work with minimum supervision - Has excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
Job Description and Responsibilities
He/she will gather specific data from different agencies (LTFRB, DTI, DOE/ERC,etc). Such data include the following - 2003 Fare matrix (LTFRB) - Percent usage of households in different PUVs (buses, jeepney, tricycle, etc.) - 2003 Household good prices (DTI) - Breakdown of composition of Energy source (DOE/ERC) - 2003 gasoline/diesel price
He/she will also gather literature related on the existing national ecological footprint of Asian countries.
Qualified and interested applicantsmay apply personally and submit letter ofapplication, resume, official transcript of records and recent ID picture to theOffice of the Division Chief, Nutritional Science & Technology Division, FNRI, Gen. Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City on or before 01 September 2008. (Posted August 20, 2008)
NUTRITION STANDARD AND MANAGEMENT DIVISION
One (1) SUPERVISING SCIENCE RESEARCH SPECIALIST, SG-22, Item No. FNRIB-SVSRS-5-1998
Minimum Requirements:
Education: Bachelor's degree relevant to the job preferably with MS/MA/MPH/MD in Nutrition, Chemistry, Medical Technology
Experience: Three years of relevant professional R&d experience Training: Sixteen hours of relevant training in management and supervision Eligibility: RA 1080/ Career Service Professional (Second Level)
NUTRITION INTERVENTION, MODELLING AND ASSESSMENT DIVISION
One (1) CHIEF SCIENCE RESEARCH SPECIALIST, SG-24, Item No. FNRIB-CSRS-3-1998
Minimum Requirements:
Education : Master's degree relevant to the job preferably MS/PhD in Nutrition or related field Experience: Five years experience on managerial and professional R&D preferably on nutritional assessment and monitoring Training: Twenty-four hours of relevant training in management and supervision Eligibility: RA 1080/ Career Service Professional (Second Level)
Qualified and interested applicants may apply personally and submit letter of application, bio-data, official Transcript of Records, Diploma, Certificate of Eligibilityor Board Results, Certificate of Trainings, and recent 2x2 ID picture to theHuman Resource Management Section, Administrative and Finance Division,FNRI Gate II, DOST Compound, Gen. Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City, Tel. Nos. 837-2071 to 82 local 2290. (posted August 29, 2008)
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