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General Objective:
Conducting a successful seminar that discusses prominent information regarding malnutrition in the community.
Distribution of Ready-to-Use-Therapeutic Foods (RUTF)
To discuss the A lack of food can cause widespread and long-term Visual Were the
risks of malnutrition in various places of the world. Aids and participants
malnutrition and Populations that are prone to malnutrition include: Group discussion FEU-IN able to attain
Physical
the benefits of and demonstration BSN 409 knowledge
healthy eating. People living in developing countries or areas of preparing Group 2B
samples of
regarding risks
with limited access to food.
homemade RTUFs. of malnutrition
Individuals with increased nutrient needs, and the benefits
healthy food
especially children and pregnant or of healthy
breastfeeding women. eating.
People that live in poverty or have low
incomes. ___ YES
Older adults, particularly those who live alone
___ NO
or have disabilities.
People with issues that affect nutrient Visual
absorption. Aids such
as
Benefits of Healthy Eating PowerPoin
May help you live longer t
Presentatio
Keeps skin, teeth, and eyes healthy n and
Support muscles pamphlet
brochures
Boosts immunity
Strengthens bones
Lower risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes,
and some cancers
Helps the digestive system function
Helps achieve and maintain a healthy weight
What is malnutrition?
To discuss the
When a person consumes too much or too little of a
causes of
particular nutrient, malnutrition ensues. When people Were the
malnutrition
don't eat enough food, they become malnourished. A participants
among the
person who is malnourished may be deficient in able to
community
vitamins, minerals, and other vital nutrients.
members identify causes
Malnutrition is a global issue that can be caused by a
of malnutrition
variety of factors, including environmental, economic,
among the
and medical factors. Over 460 million people and 150
community
million children are undernourished, according to the
members
World Health Organization, whereas over two billion
adults and children are overweight or obese.
___ YES
Common causes of malnutrition include: ___ NO
Food insecurity or a lack of access to
sufficient and affordable food.
Digestive problems and issues with nutrient
absorption.
Excessive alcohol consumption.
Mental health disorders.
Inability to obtain and prepare foods.
Were the
To discuss the participants
signs and Signs and symptoms of malnutrition able to
symptoms of Common signs of malnutrition include: understand
malnutrition for Unintentional weight loss – losing 5% to 10% and
early detection or more of weight over 3 to 6 months is one of distinguish
the main signs of malnutrition the signs and
Low body weight – people with a body mass symptoms of
index (BMI) under 18.5 are at risk of being malnutrition
malnourished. among the
A lack of interest in eating and drinking community
Tiredness members
Weakness
Long recovery and frequent sickness ___ YES
Less than expected growth rate and weight ___ NO
gain in children
Sugar
Dried Skimmed Milk
Oil
Vitamin and Mineral Supplement (CMV)
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium red onion, peeled, sliced thinly
Were the
5 cups chicken broth, or 1 chicken bouillon cube
dissolved in 5 cups water team able to
4 small ears white and purple corn, husked and kernels demonstrate
To demonstrate cut from cob
cooking
how to make 1 large egg
homemade 1 cup malunggay leaves nutritious
healthy foods to Salt to taste foods to the
Ground black pepper to taste families in the
the family in the
community. community?
Steps
Heat oil in a medium pot. Add onion, and saute until just
softened. Add the chicken stock, grated corn, corn cobs, ___ YES
and bring to a simmer for about 10 minutes or until the
corn is cooked through and tender. Remove the corn
___ NO
cobs.
In a small bowl, beat the egg with a fork. While the soup
is simmering, wave your fork over the soup while you
slowly drizzle the beaten egg over the fork. (The fork
will prevent large globs of the egg from dropping into
the soup. This method will create strands.)
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the
malunggay leaves to become heated through just before
serving. Serve while hot.
Preparation Time
10 minutes
Cooking time
20 minutes
Serving
6 servings
References:
Streit, L. (2018, October 10). Malnutrition: Definition, symptoms and treatment. Healthline. Retrieved November 19, 2021, from
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/malnutrition#risk-factors.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021, May 16). Benefits of healthy eating. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Retrieved October 30, 2021, from https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/resources-publications/benefits-of-healthy-eating.html.
DOH delivers Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food for severely malnourished children to priority provinces. (2017). UNICEF.
https://www.unicef.org/philippines/press-releases/doh-delivers-ready-use-therapeutic-food-severely-malnourished-children-
priority
What is RUTF | Active for Good. (2018). Active for Good. https://activeforgood.com/story/rutf/
National Health Service. (2020). Malnutrition. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/malnutrition/
John Hopkins Medicine. (n.d.). Malnutrition. https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/malnutrition
Miranda, R. (2020). Malunggay and Corn Soup with Egg Recipe. https://www.yummy.ph/recipe/malunggay-and-corn-soup-with-egg-
recipe-a439-20200213
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