Pinggang Pinoy AVP

Summary

In 2008, it was estimated that 60% of deaths in the Philippines, about 800 daily, were due to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases, and certain cancers. To combat NCDs, the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Health (DOH), and World Health Organization (WHO) collaborated to introduce the 'Pinggang Pinoy Healthy Plate' in 2014. This food guide promotes a balanced diet with half of the plate for fruits and vegetables, and the other half for rice and protein, with more rice than protein. It also emphasizes the importance of proper diet, regular physical activity, and avoidance of cigarette and alcohol for a healthy Filipino nation.

Takeaways

• 📊 In 2008, it was estimated that 60% of all deaths in the Philippines, averaging 800 daily, were caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
• 🏥 The four major categories of NCDs are cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases, and some cancers.
• 🚶‍♂️ Physical inactivity and unhealthy diets are significant contributors to the increasing prevalence of NCDs among Filipinos.
• 🥗 To combat NCDs, organizations like FNRI, DOST, DOH, NNC, and WHO collaborated to develop a new food guide for Filipinos.
• 🍽️ In 2014, the 'Pinggang Pinoy Healthy Plate for Adults' was introduced, illustrating the recommended food group proportions for every meal.
• 🌿 The plate emphasizes that half of the meal should consist of fruits and vegetables, with the remaining half divided between rice and protein, favoring rice over protein.
• 📚 The guiding principles behind 'Pinggang Pinoy' are evidence-based, promoting good health, focusing on the total diet, and being realistic, useful, practical, and flexible.
• 🔄 'Pinggang Pinoy' translates nutrient recommendations into food-based guidance, considering the best scientific evidence and usual dietary patterns.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 FNRI and DOST also developed 'Bingong Pinoy Food Plate' for various age and population groups, including children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly.
• 🏋️‍♀️ A proper diet, regular physical activity, and a healthy lifestyle, including avoiding cigarettes and alcohol, are emphasized for maintaining good health and preventing obesity.

Q & A

What is the estimated percentage of deaths in the Philippines caused by non-communicable diseases (NCDs) based on the 2008 data?

Based on the 2008 data, it is estimated that 60% of all deaths in the Philippines are caused by non-communicable diseases.

How many daily deaths are attributed to non-communicable diseases in the Philippines according to the transcript?

The transcript states that 800 daily deaths in the Philippines are caused by non-communicable diseases.

What are the four major categories of non-communicable diseases mentioned in the transcript?

The four major categories of non-communicable diseases mentioned are cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases, and some cancers.

What are the main risk factors contributing to the rising cases of non-communicable diseases among Filipinos?

The main risk factors contributing to the rising cases of non-communicable diseases among Filipinos are physical inactivity and unhealthy diets.

Which organizations collaborated to create a new food guide for Filipinos?

The Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI), Department of Science and Technology (DOST), Department of Health (DOH), Nutrition Center of the Philippines (NCP), and World Health Organization (WHO) collaborated to create a new food guide for Filipinos.

What is the name of the food guide introduced for Filipino adults in 2014?

The food guide introduced for Filipino adults in 2014 is called 'Pinggang Pinoy Healthy Plate for Adults'.

What is the recommended proportion of food groups in every meal according to the Pinggang Pinoy Healthy Plate?

According to the Pinggang Pinoy Healthy Plate, half of the plate should be occupied by fruits and vegetables, while the other half should consist of rice and protein groups, with more rice than protein.

What are the guiding principles underlying the development of the Pinggang Pinoy food guide?

The guiding principles underlying the development of the Pinggang Pinoy food guide are evidence-based, promoting good health, focusing on total diet, being realistic, useful, practical, and flexible.

How does the Pinggang Pinoy translate nutrients to food recommendations?

Pinggang Pinoy translates nutrients to food recommendations based on the best available scientific evidence, considering nutritional advocacy and usual dietary patterns.

What are the three basic food groups represented in the Pinggang Pinoy food guide?

The three basic food groups represented in the Pinggang Pinoy food guide are Go (rice and alternatives), Grow (fish and alternatives), and Glow (fruits and vegetables).

What additional advice is given for maintaining good health and preventing obesity in the transcript?

The transcript advises maintaining good health and preventing obesity through proper diet, regular physical activity, and avoiding cigarette and alcohol use.