“NCM 105 Laboratory”

“Assignment #1 ”

Give its meaning, history and the food pyramid of the following:

1. FNRI
2. USDA
3. 10 NGF

FNRI

Meaning: The Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI), the principal research arm of the
government in food and nutrition, is one of the researches and development institute of the
Department of Science and Technology (DOST). It was created under Executive Order No.
128 signed on January 30, 1987. As such, the Institute is committed to pursue the goals and
objectives of the National Science and Technology Plan (NSTP) and the Philippine Plan of
Action for Nutrition (PPAN).

History: For sixty-one years, the Institute continues to provide relevant technologies and
scientific information on food and nutrition. Some of its major accomplishments include the
development and commercialization of nutritional food products; conduct of periodic nationwide
nutrition surveys; development of analytical food quality and safety assurance system; strategies
and programs to address the malnutrition problem and tools, guidelines and standards to serve the
needs of nutrition and nutrition-related workers. All these technologies are transferred to health and
nutrition program implementors as well as the households and communities with the end view of
improving the quality of life of Filipinos.

The Food and Nutrition Research Institute is one of the research and development institutes (RDIs)
of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

The chronology of the events to its present status follows:

1947 - Creation of the Institute of Nutrition (IN) under the Office of the President as the clearing-
house of data and information concerning nutrition (Exec. Order 94)
1948 - Creation of the IN Board for an integrated and multisectoral approach to malnutrition
1949 -Inclusion in the mandate of the IN to undertake research in the applied science of food and
nutrition (Administrative Order No. 81)
1950 - Transfer of the IN to the Department of Health (Executive Order 392)
1958 - Transfer of the newly created National Science Development Board (NSDB) as the Food
and Nutrition Research Center (FNRC) under the National Institute of Science and technology
(NIST) (RA 2058)
1973 - Attainment of full agency status directly under the NSDB as a research and development
institute
1975 - Renaming of the FNRC into Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) upon conversion
of NSDB to the National Science and Technology Authority (NSTA) under PD. 733.
1987 - Redefinition of the functions of FNRI upon reorganization of NSTA to DOST (Executive
Order No. 128)
1993 - Transfer of the FNRI to its newly constructed building at the DOST Compound, Bicutan,
Taguig, Metro Manila
1994 - Designation of FNRI as an Associated Institution of the United Nations University
1996 - Designation of the FNRI's national nutrition surveys and regional updating of the nutritional
status of Filipino children among the statistical activities that will generate critical data for decision-
making of the government and private sector
(E.O. 351)
2001 - Accreditation to ISO 17025 of the FNRI's Food Analytical Service Laboratory (FASL) under
the Department of Trade and Industry's Bureau of Product Standards Laboratory Accreditation
Scheme
FNRI FOOD PYRAMID
 USDA

Meaning: USDA also known as U.S. Department of Agriculture is responsible for providing a
safety net for millions of Americans who are food-insecure and for developing and promoting
dietary guidance based on scientific evidence. USDA works to increase food security and
reduce hunger by providing children and low-income people access to food, a healthful diet and
nutrition education in a way that supports American agriculture and inspires public confidence.
USDA provides critical nutrition assistance through Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) programs
that include child nutrition programs, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
and emergency food assistance among many other programs. The Center for Nutrition Policy
and Promotion (CNPP) is responsible for developing and promoting dietary guidance that links
the best evidence-based scientific research to the nutrition needs of Americans.

A History of USDA Food Guides

In 1894, the USDA published its first food recommendations through a Farmers’ Bulletin, suggesting diets
for males based on content of protein, carbohydrate, fat and mineral matter. In 1916, Caroline Hunt, a
nutritionist, wrote the first USDA food guide, Food for Young Children. Milk and meat, cereals, vegetables
and fruits, fats and fatty foods, and sugars and sugary foods made up five food groups. Then How to
Select Foods addressed recommendations for the general public based on those five food groups in
1917.

Over the years, the USDA has responded to societal changes that reflected unique needs in the diet of
the American people. In the 1920s and 1930s, the USDA offered food plans for four different income
levels to help people shop for food during the Depression. A federal effort in the 1940s created the Basic
Seven food guide of recommended nutrients and calories, which was revised during wartime to help
people cope with food rationing and limited supplies.

The 1950s ushered in a “Basic Four” nutrient-focused food guide that would be used widely over the next
two decades. These new guidelines recommended a minimum number of foods from each of the four
food groups—milk, meat, fruits and vegetables, and grain products—with a focus on sufficient nutrients.

As scientific studies progressed through the years, researchers identified certain foods whose
overconsumption was related to chronic illnesses. Getting enough nutrients did not paint the full picture
of a nutritious diet.

Through the 1970’s to 1990’s the goal of USDA dietary recommendations shifted from a focus on
receiving adequate nutrients toward avoiding overconsumption of certain food components linked to
chronic diseases like heart disease: fat, saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium. During that time, five food
groups and correlating amounts began to evolve from a food wheel to the foundation of the Food Guide
Pyramid. An emphasis on moderation and variety emerged in 2005’s rendition of the pyramid, which also
included visualization of physical activity and the addition of oils as a food group.

The USDA introduced today’s MyPlate in 2011 as an entirely new graphic of a portioned plate aimed to
grab American’s attention and provide a visual reminder of the importance of nutrition. The five food
groups remained the same, but the recommendations encourage personalization of food choices.
Eventually, MiPlato was also launched as the Spanish-language version of MyPlate.
 Cont. History of USDA food guides in photos

USDA FOOD PYRAMID

 10 NGF

Meaning: The 10 Kumainments is the popular version of the revised Nutritional Guidelines
for Filipinos (NGF). The 10 Kumainments consists of shorter and simpler messages for better
recall and understanding. Thee National Nutrition Council (NNC) developed the "10
Kumainments" to popularize the Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos developed by an Inter-
agency Technical Working Group led by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the
Department of Science and Technology (FNRI-DOST) and approved by the National Nutrition
Council Governing Board in October 2012. The "10 Kumainments" are simple and easy to
remember guidelines to help improve the nutritional status of Filipinos to be able to live
healthier and more productive lives. The "10 Kumainments" aims to improve the eating habits
and behaviors of Filipinos to prevent malnutrition and diet related non-communicable diseases
such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.

History of 10 NGF
The first NGF released in 1990 was composed of five messages called “Dietary Guidelines for
Filipinos.”

Organized by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and
Technology (FNRI-DOST), an inter- agency and multi-disciplinary technical working group revised
the Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos (NGF) in 2012. Last updated in 2000, the new NGF was
approved by the National Nutrition Council (NNC) Governing Board through Resolution Number 6,
Series of 2012 during its October 31, 2012 meeting. The revision was in response to the changes
in the nutrition situation of the country, as reported by the FNRI’s 2008 and 2011 survey results,
and in lieu of new nutrition information and related interventions to address malnutrition.

10 NGF FOOD PYRAMID

References:

Source:
https://www.fnri.dost.gov.ph/index.php/15-fnri-home/14-home
(https://www.rileychildrens.org/connections/evolution-of-usda-food-guides-to-todays-myplate)

http://www.armm.doh.gov.ph/index.php/en/12-press-releases/173-the-10-kumainments
https://www.fnri.dost.gov.ph/index.php/publications/writers-pool-corner/57-food-and-
nutrition/204-nutritional-guidelines-for-filipinos-a-prescription-to-good-nutrition