Linking school gardens, school feeding, and nutrition education in the Philippines

2020 ◽  
pp. 62-76
Author(s):  
Emilita Monville-Oro ◽  
Imelda Angeles-Agdeppa ◽  
Irish P. Baguilat ◽  
Julian Gonsalves ◽  
Mario V. Capanzana
Keyword(s):  
Nutrition Education ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
School Gardens ◽  
School Feeding

scholarly journals Development of a Healthy Eating and Lifestyle Program (HELP) Online Website for Filipinos: A Case Report

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noelle Lyn Santos
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Scientific Information ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Nutrition Information ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
The Public ◽  
Nutrition Research

Background and Purpose: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a major public health problem in the Philippines and around the world. Preventive measures to reduce its continuous rise require improvement in the health system. Utilization of information and communication technology-(ICT)-based tools will allow dissemination of evidenced-based information in the population. This case report contains the description of the development process of a Web-based nutrition Website. Case Description: ICT-based tools were explored as means of communicating nutrition information to the public because of the increasing access and usage of the Internet among Filipinos. An iterative process with five major phases were followed in the development. Outcome: The Website HELP Online can be accessed through (http://i.fnri.dost.gov.ph/helponline). There is integration of two modules: one for the general public and the other for registered nutritionist dietitians (RND) of the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI). The first module contained the nutrition counseling platform that connects and records all interactions of online and walk-in clients with their RNDs. The second module contained nutrition calculators, a health tracker, and nutrition education materials. Discussion: The developed HELP Online Website was used for online users to easily access nutrition information and services offered by Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-FNRI. The user-centered design focus in combination with a responsive Web platform resulted in improved user satisfaction. In terms of content, use of the current and accepted scientific information translated to simpler and easier messages were found to be more effective among the target group. Although many issues exist with the continuous use of ICT-based tools, the main purpose is to improve the delivery of evidence-based information to the public.

scholarly journals Process Evaluation of Nutrition Intervention Strategy in a Local Philippine Setting

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
pp. 215013272091540
Author(s):  
Rowena V. Viajar ◽  
Julieta B. Dorado ◽  
Glenda P. Azaña ◽  
Heidenhein A. Ibarra ◽  
Eldridge B. Ferrer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Process Evaluation ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Intervention Strategy ◽  
Strong Support ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Nutrition Intervention

Aims: Undernutrition among 0 to 5 years old children remains a public health problem in the Philippines. This process evaluation study documented and examined the implementation of an intervention strategy for young children. Methods: Complementary feeding of 6-month to 2-year-old children was implemented for 120 days by the municipalities of Plaridel and Pulilan in Bulacan, Philippines utilizing local-based food made of rice and mung bean along with nutrition education classes among mothers/caregivers using the developed nutrition modules. A total of 121 mother-/caregiver-child pairs were the program participants of the intervention. Pre-post design were used in the analysis of quantitative data. Qualitative data were encoded verbatim manually using emerging themes. Key informant interviews among community workers and municipal officials and focus group discussions among mothers/caregivers and community workers were conducted to gather the needed data. Results: The municipalities adhered to the program phases of planning, organizing, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. At end-line, the weight of children participants increased in both municipalities and the mean nutrition knowledge scores of mothers/caregivers increased significantly ( P < .05). Conclusions: This process evaluation confirmed that the proposed nutrition intervention strategy for young children can be implemented at the local level. The strong support and active cooperation of the local program implementers and mothers/caregivers and adherence to program requirements were the key factors in the efficient implementation of the intervention. For sustainability, the passing of local ordinance for the adoption of intervention and budget support for implementation of the intervention is recommended.

scholarly journals Impact of school gardens and complementary nutrition education in Burkina Faso

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 132-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pepijn Schreinemachers ◽  
Mamounata Sandaogo Ouedraogo ◽  
Serge Diagbouga ◽  
Amadou Thiombiano ◽  
Serge Rodrigue Kouamé ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
School Gardens

Assessing school-lunch feeding and nutrition education strategy for healthier kids in selected Philippine public schools

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 231-242
Author(s):  
Julieta B Dorado ◽  
Glenda P Azaña ◽  
Rowena V Viajar ◽  
Ma. Anna Rita M Ramirez ◽  
Eldridge B Ferrer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
School Lunch ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Early Years ◽  
Growth Potential ◽  
Persistent Problem ◽  
Good Nutrition ◽  
And Behavior

Background: Nutrition interventions during the early years of a child’s life are anchored on the need to provide good nutrition and proper health care to optimize their growth potential as adults. In the Philippines, undernutrition is a persistent problem among 0–10 year old Filipino children. In this age group, children consume a diet poor in quantity and quality. Aim: This study aimed to assess the effects of a school-lunch and nutrition education intervention among schoolchildren in terms of attaining good nutrition. Method: Using a quasi-experimental design, children aged 7–9 years from public elementary schools in the province of Laguna, Philippines were categorized into three intervention groups and one non-intervention group. Anthropometric measurements; nutrition knowledge, attitude and behavior; and food intake among children and households were collected at baseline and endline periods. SPSS for Windows version 16 and Stata version 15 were utilized for data analysis. Results: Mean scores on knowledge, attitude and behavior of schoolchildren in intervention groups increased significantly at endline ( p<0.05). Protein requirement was met by more children and households than the energy requirement. Most children with normal nutritional status after the interventions (25.3%) belonged to the group with the complete intervention of school-lunch and nutrition education. Conclusions: The provision of both school-lunch feeding and nutrition education is effective in improving the knowledge, attitude and behavior scores and nutritional status of schoolchildren. The adoption and institutionalization of complete intervention with school-lunch and nutrition education in elementary public schools should be pursued.

Schoolteachers' Awareness about Scholastic Performance and Nutritional Status of Egyptian Schoolchildren

2005 ◽  
Vol 26 (2_suppl2) ◽  
pp. S275-S280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Osman M. Galal ◽  
Ibrahim Ismail ◽  
Azza S. Gohar ◽  
Zoë Foster
Keyword(s):  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Micronutrient Deficiencies ◽  
School Feeding ◽  
Children And Parents ◽  
Primary Schoolchildren ◽  
Scholastic Performance ◽  
Feeding Program ◽  
The Impact

Malnutrition disorders affect more than 30% of schoolchildren in Egypt. This problem appears to be largely attributable to poor dietary quality and micronutrient deficiencies, such as iron and vitamin A. Inadequate nutrition intake has important implications because malnutrition has been shown to negatively affect the cognitive development of primary schoolchildren. This study assesses the awareness of schoolteachers about the impact of malnutrition on the scholastic performance of primary schoolchildren living in Egypt. Two focus group discussions were conducted with Egyptian schoolteachers from the Quena and Kharbia Governorates. The study indicates that schoolteachers consider low body weight and thinness as the primary signs of malnutrition. They do not prioritize malnutrition as a factor for poor scholastic performance. They also suggest that unhealthful eating habits, especially a lack of breakfast, negatively affect children's interaction with schoolteachers and their ability to excel in their studies. Schoolteachers endorse a more reliable and nutritionally valuable school-feeding program as a way to increase the scholastic performance of their students. The teachers advocate developing integrated programs between the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Health and Population, teachers, children, and parents that provide nutrition education. A lack of awareness among teachers about the relationship of nutrition and cognitive function can lead to the misdiagnosis or delayed management of malnourished and scholastically challenged schoolchildren. This paper suggests that proper school-feeding programs and nutrition education programs, which integrate government ministries, teachers, children and parents, should be developed to improve the physical and cognitive health status of Egyptian schoolchildren.

scholarly journals Sustainability Recommendations and Practices in School Feeding: A Systematic Review

Foods ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 176
Author(s):  
Emanuele Batistela dos Santos ◽  
Dayanne da Costa Maynard ◽  
Renata Puppin Zandonadi ◽  
António Raposo ◽  
Raquel Braz Assunção Botelho
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Nutrition Education ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Education For Sustainability ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Sustainable Food ◽  
School Feeding ◽  
Sustainability Practices

Considering the importance of schools for sustainable food offers and the formation of conscientious citizens on sustainability, this systematic review aimed to verify the recommendations on sustainability in school feeding policies and the sustainability practices adopted in schools. The research question that guided this study is “what are the recommendations on sustainability in school feeding policies and the sustainability practices adopted in schools?”. This systematic review was prepared according to PRISMA, and its checklist was registered in PROSPERO. Specific search strategies for Scopus, Web of Science, Pubmed, Lilacs, Google Scholar, and ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global were developed. The included studies’ methodological quality was evaluated using the Meta-Analysis Statistical Assessment and Review Instrument (MASTARI). A total of 134 studies were selected for a full reading. Of these, 50 met the eligibility criteria and were included in the systematic review. Several sustainability practices were described. The most cited are school gardens and education activities for sustainability. However, actions carried out in food services were also mentioned, from the planning of menus and the purchase of raw materials (mainly local and organic foods, vegetarian/vegan menus) to the distribution of meals (reduction of organic and inorganic waste: composting, recycling, donating food, and portion sizes). Recommendations for purchasing sustainable food (organic, local, and seasonal), nutrition education focused on sustainability, and reducing food waste were frequent; this reinforces the need to stimulate managers’ view, in their most varied spheres, for the priority that should be given to this theme, so that education for sustainability is universally part of the curricula. The importance of education in enabling individuals to promote sustainable development is reaffirmed in Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4). The development of assessment instruments can help monitor the evolution of sustainable strategies at schools and the main barriers and potentialities related to their implementation.

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