As part of this year’s Nutrition Month celebration, the National Nutrition Council is calling for a re-evaluation of the food intake of the average Filipino. This is a response to the recent statistics of our unhealthy food consumption behaviour. 7 out of 10 Filipino households do not get the sufficient dietary nutrition required to take on our day-to-day activities.

NNC deputy executive director Azucena Dayanghirang said that the council intends to meet with the country’s top food manufacturers and food chains to promote their nationwide plans. “We want to tell food manufacturers and the trade industry that we are advocating for reformulation,” she stated. In hopes for a fruitful collaboration, the NNC is willing to extend their assistance for food manufacturers and food chains to reformulate healthier products.

The council is pushing for a stricter and more widespread implementation of better food options. It wants to emphasize the importance of meals consisting of different food groups, including vegetables, grains, lean meat, eggs, and nuts. Proper balance and moderation must be exercised.