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Fortified Snacks for Kids
Ma. Katrina A. Demetrio, RNDNutrition Officer II
Nutrition Information and Education DivisionNational Nutrition Council
Would you give fortified snack foods to your kids?
We will talk about…1. National Nutrition Council2. The Philippine Nutrition Situation3. Food Fortification 4. Advantages and disadvantages of
fortified “snack foods”5. Promoting good nutrition for kids
he country’s policy-making and coordinating body on nutrition
TTNationalNutritionCouncil
NNC MANDATE
Oversee hunger mitigation program
Formulate national food and nutrition policies and strategies
Coordinate the national food and nutrition program
Advisory body on food fortification
Malnutrition still prevalent among Filipinos…
1. Protein-Energy Malnutrition2. Micronutrient Deficiencies3. Hunger4. Obesity5. Nutrition-related non-communicable
diseases
Nutrition Status
Underweight, 0-5 years 26.2%Underweight, 6-10 years 25.6%Underweight, 11-19 years 17.0%At-risk pregnant women 28.4%Underweight lactating women 13.1%Chronic energy deficient adults 11.6%
Source: 7th National Nutrition Survey, 2009, FNRI-DOST
Nutrition Status
Overweight, 0-5 years 2.0%Overweight, 6-10 years 1.6%Overweight, 11-19 years 4.6%Overweight adults 21.4%Obese adults 5.2%
Source: 7th National Nutrition Survey, 2009, FNRI-DOST
Nutrition Status
Anemia, overall 19.5%- Infants, 6-11 months 55.7%
- Pregnant women 42.5%
- Lactating women 31.4%
Vitamin A deficiency, children 40.1%Iodine deficiency, children 11.0%
Source: 7th National Nutrition Survey, 2009 and 6th NNS, 2003, FNRI-DOST
Micronutrient DeficiencyMicronutrient Causes Consequences
Iron • Low absorption of iron; presence of intestinal parasites; malaria
• Low intake of iron - rich foods
• Fatigue, reduced work capacity; poor cognitive development and school performance among children
Vitamin A • Low intake of animal foods, green leafy and yellow vegetables; yellow fruits
• Night blindness; poor growth; weak immunity to infection; death
Iodine • Low consumption of iodine - rich foods
• Frequent intake of foods with high levels of goitrogens
• Goiter, cretinism, mental and growth retardation, reduced IQ, deaf - mutism
1.Food fortification
2.Micronutrient supplementation
3.Dietary diversification
Micronutrient malnutrition interventions
Micronutrient malnutrition interventions
• Dietary diversification
• Food fortification
• Micronutrient supplementation
Food Fortification
• Involves addition of essential micronutrients to widely consumed food products at levels above the natural state
ASIN (RA 8172), 1995
“An Act for Salt Iodization Nationwide”
• Mandates that all salt for human and animal consumption be iodized
• Food establishments and food manufacturers to use salt that is iodized
RA 8976 – Food Fortification Law, 2000
… mandatory the fortification of staples to address micronutrient deficiencies of the Filipino diet
… voluntary fortification of other processed food products
RA 8976
• Covers all imported and locally processed foods or food products for sale or distribution in the Philippines
• All manufacturers/producers, importers, traders, tollees, retailers, repackers of food products
Mandatory fortification of staples RA 8976
Flour+ vitamin A & iron
Sugar + vitamin A
+ ironrice
+ vitamin A
RA 8976
Diamond Seal • Staples that
pass fortification guidelines of the DOH
Status of Food Fortification Program
Mandatory fortification 119 brands of food staples with Diamond Seal
•44 oil products/brands
•55 flour products/brands
•9 rice products/brands
•9 salt products/brands
•2 sugar products/brands
RA 8976 Voluntary Fortification
Through the Sangkap Pinoy Seal Program
Approved products are awarded the seal by DOH
Status of Food Fortification Program
Voluntary fortification
139 food products with Sangkap Pinoy Seal
Rule VIII: Implementation, Monitoring and Review
• DOH through Food and Drug Administration as the lead implementing and monitoring agency
• NNC as the advisory body that conducts periodic review or upon industry petition
Rule VIII: Implementation, Monitoring and Review
Agencies assisting FDA in monitoring compliance:1. Sugar Regulatory Administration for sugar2. National Food Authority for rice3. Philippine Coconut Authority for oil4. Bureau of Customs for imported products5. LGUs for markets and food service
establishments
Rule VIII: Implementation, Monitoring and Review
Implementation • FDA formulates monitoring protocolsReporting • Business establishments and importers
are required to submit annual reports on food fortification activities
• BOC reports all imported staples to FDA prior to release
Applying for SPS• Form IA• Documents needed:
– Valid BFAD License to Operate– Schematic diagram of manufacturing
process– Result of product analysis for fortificant– Shelf life study for fortificant stability– Proposed label with seal
Applying for SPS1. Submit form and requirements2. Evaluation of documents3. Payment of fees4. Plant inspection and evaluation5. Final evaluation based on plant visit and
review of documents6. Payment of non-refundable contract fee7. Awarding of Letter and Certificate of SPS
to applicant
Advantages of food fortification
• To food manufacturersa. Fortification adds value to the
product thereby, increasing demand
b. Helps promote good nutrition among its consumers
c. Improves image of company
Advantages of food fortification
• To the consumera. Value for moneyb. Improved nutrient intake from
consuming fortified foodsc. Food fortification seal provides
assurance of fortification
What are snack foods?• Meals eaten between main/regular
meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) to lessen or ease hunger between these meals
Snack foods• Chips• In foil packs
• Sandwiches• Fruits
A nutritious snack
Boiled banana, cassava, camote, corn, peanuts
Fresh fruits in season Sandwiches Add milk, fresh fruit juices
SNACKS
Snacks should not be more or equal to the amount of a regular meal
Snacks should be taken more than 2 hours before a regular meal
What are fortified snack foods?
• Food products with label that claim an additional nutrient/s was added to make it more nutritious
• Food products that bear the Sangkap Pinoy Seal
Food Fortification Program
Voluntary fortification
139 food products with Sangkap Pinoy Seal
• 17 noodles• 52 snack foods• 4 supplementary food
for infants• 10 biscuits• 10 breads and cereals• 6 sandwich spread• 9 cheese products
• 3 milk products• 4 chocolate drinks
and other products• 14 fruit drinks• 8 meat and fish
products• 2 condiments and
mixes
Upside of giving fortified snack foods to kids
• Provide micronutrients generally lacking in the average Filipino diet
• Cheap, sanitary packaged• Less perishable• Ready-to-eat• No preparations needed
Downside of giving fortified snack foods to kids
• Can be too fatty, salty and sweet for children (especially if consumed often and in large amounts)
• May cause obesity, dental caries, hypercholesterolemia
Fortified snack food
• High in sodium, fat
• Fortified with iron and vitamin A
• 1 cup = 160 calories
• Calories from fat = 100
Traditional snack food(ex. boiled
corn)• No added
salt/sodium and fats
• 1 piece = 100 calories
• More fiber
What is a healthy diet?
• Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, root crops & fat-free or low fat milk
• Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, egg & nuts
• Is low in saturated, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium) & added sugars
Teach the child “how to snack”
Choosing snacks
• Consider the food guide/pyramid for wise food choices
• Involve child in meal/snack planning and preparation– Encourage healthy snacking
To give or not to give…• Choose items/products with Sangkap
Pinoy Seal• Choose healthy
– Take note of fat, salt and sugar content– Take in moderation
• Should not replace main meals
What’s Important…• Eating a variety of
foods from each of the three food groups (GO, GROW, GLOW)