[AGS] Nutrition Week

Pinggang Pinoy is a simple and practical food guide that utilizes a familiar plate model to illustrate the ideal proportions of food groups for every meal. It serves as a simple visual tool that helps Filipinos build healthier eating habits by encouraging balanced meals. The guide highlights the recommended proportions of the three major food groups: Go, Grow, and Glow.

Go foods are energy-giving and include rice, root crops, pasta, bread, and other carbohydrate-rich foods that provide the body with fuel for daily activities.

Grow foods are body-building sources such as fish, shellfish, lean meat, poultry, eggs, milk, beans, and nuts, which are essential for growth and repair of body tissues.

Glow foods help regulate body processes; these are fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

The Pinggang Pinoy plate clearly shows that half of the plate should be filled with Glow foods such as fruits and vegetables, one-sixth with Grow foods (represented by fish in the illustration), and one-third with Go foods like rice. The model also includes water, emphasizing the importance of staying well-hydrated. By following this food guide, we can better visualize and practice what a truly balanced meal looks like.

Developed by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), Department of Health (DOH), and the National Nutrition Council (NNC), Pinggang Pinoy has served as a trusted visual reference for Filipinos since 2016. It continues to guide households toward healthier eating habits, supporting optimal nutrition.

As the Ateneo Grade School community celebrates Nutrition Week, let us take on the challenge of using the Pinggang Pinoy food guide in every meal. Making it a daily habit can lead to a stronger and healthier body for all.

References:
www.fnri.dost.gov.ph/images/sources/PinggangPinoy-Adult.pdf
www.fnri.dost.gov.ph/index.php/116-pinggang-pinoy
www.fnri.dost.gov.ph/index.php/programs-and-projects/news-and-announcem…

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