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FNRI 2005 annual report 1 Contents Secretary’s Message ……………………………………..…………………………… iii Director’s Message …………………………………………………………………… v The FNRI ……………………………………………………………………………… 1 Highlights of Accomplishments ………………………………..…………………. 2 I. Diffusion of Knowledge and Technologies ……………………………. 7 1. Commercialized Technologies ……………………………….…….. 7 2. Diffused Technologies ……………………………………………….. 8 3. Technical Trainings on Food and Nutrition ………………………… 8 II. Generation of New Knowledge …………………………………………. 9 Research and Development …………………………………………… 9 1. Responding to Basic Needs of the Poor: Improved Health and Nutrition Status ………………………………………………….. 9 Health A. Food Fortification Program to Combat Micronutrient Deficiencies 9 B. Nutritional and Functional Food Product Development Program as Alternative Solution to Alleviate Other Nutritional Problems 11 C. Programs for Development of Tools and Standards Used for Nutritional Assessment ……………………………………… 14 D. Strategic Programs Addressing Normal, Under- and Over- Nourished Individuals …………………………………………… 15 2. Technology Incubation for Commercialization (TECHNICOM) Program ……………………………………………………………. 17 3. In-depth and Correlation Studies of the Sixth National Nutrition Survey (NNS) …………………………………………………….. 18 Contract Research on Food and Nutrition ……………………. 22 Nutrition …………… 22 III. Provision of Quality Science and Technology Services ……….. 25 1. Responding to Basic Needs of the Poor: Improved Health and Nutrition Status ……………………………………………….. 25 A. Nutrition Surveys ……………………………………………….. 25 2. Science and Technology Services ………………………………. 30 A. Laboratory and Testing Services ………………………..……. 30 B. Consultancy Services …………………………….. ……………. 30 C. Technical Services ……………………………………………… 31 D. Science and Technology Promotion Servcies …. …………… 31 3. Information and Communication Technology ……………………. 36 FNRI 2005 annual report 2 IV. S&T Capacity Building Services on Food and Nutrition………………… 37 1. Scientific Linkages and International Cooperation …. ……………. 37 2. Awards …………………………………………………………………. 40 V. FNRI Internal Audit Service ………………………………..………….. 41 VI. Financial & Human Resources Development ……………………… 42 1. Financial Resources Management ……………………………… 42 2. Human Resources Management ………………………………... 43 Committing to Future Directions ………………………………………….. 52 FNRI Executive Officials …………………………………….……………. 54 Organizational Structure …………………………………………………… 55 Directory ………………………………………………………………………. 56 FNRI 2005 annual report 3 Secretary’s Message As in the past, the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) vigorously pursued its mandate of providing relevant and innovative technologies and scientific information on food and nutrition. The FNRI remained steadfast in its pursuit of making significant contributions to national development as stipulated in the National Science and Technology Plan (NSTP) 2002-2020. In support to the Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan (MTPDP) 2004-2010, the Institute focused on programs aligned with the Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Major Final Outputs (MFOs). The MFOs are aimed towards ensuring that the country’s S&T efforts redound to socio-economic benefits for Filipinos. The four-fold MFOs are: diffusion of knowledge and technologies, generation of new knowledge and technologies, development of human resources for the S&T sector, and provision of quality S&T services. On the diffusion of knowledge and technologies, the Institute is proud to report that it had successfully transferred five new products to entrepreneurs namely: iodine-rich drinking water for the prevention of iodine deficiency disorders (IDD), vitamin A fortified sugar, soy gel, canton noodles with squash and canton noodles with saluyot. These food products were developed in response to the micronutrient deficiencies prevalent in the country and in support to RA 8976 or the Food Fortification Act of 2000. The FNRI generated technologies for nutritional and functional products. In support of the Healthy Lifestyle Program of the government, FNRI conducted studies on physical activity and how it relates to emerging lifestyle-related diseases like obesity, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. The project 2005 Updating of the Nutritional Status of the Filipino Children aged 0-19 Years and Selected Population Groups was done during the year. The data generated will be the basis for determining whether or not we are on track in attaining 0.81 percentage-point a year reduction of child undernutrition which is the country’s commitment to the Millenium Development Goals (MDG). FNRI 2005 annual report 4 The Institute continued to contribute towards the development of human resources for the S&T sector through the conduct of several training courses for its clients. It provided quality S&T services to its various stakeholders, foremost of whom were small and medium scale enterprises (SMEs), government agencies and non-government organizations through its world class laboratory and testing services, food processing services and information and consultancy services. Furthermore, FNRI’s contribution to the government’s information and communication technology (ICT) initiatives were apparent in several of its projects such as establishment of the e-Nutrition, its involvement in Tests, Analyses and Calibration Information System (TACIS) project of the DOST and its participation in the Philippine e-Library. These initiatives are all in support of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s agenda for digital infrastructure to connect the country to the global community. The Institute also continued to strengthen its linkages with other institutions and regions through several of its networks like the Nutrition Communication Network (NUTRICOMNET) and the Nutrition Information Network (NUTRINET). We commend the management and staff of the FNRI for their vigor and dedicated efforts to advance the nutritional and health status of all Filipinos! As we continue to strengthen our research and development capabilities, we will untirelessly pursue programs and projects that will create opportunities and aggressively respond to future challenges. FNRI 2005 annual report 5 Director’s Message In behalf of the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI), it is with great pride that I report the accomplishments of the Institute for 2005. The FNRI consistently strives to contribute to the betterment of the nutritional status of the Filipino people. True to its mandate, the FNRI was at the forefront of defining the citizenry’s nutritional status through the conduct of the 2005 Updating of Nutritional Status of Filipino Children and Selected Population Groups. The survey data which will be released in 2006, will be crucial in the decision- making of food and nutrition implementors, policymakers and private sectors. This information will also serve as basis for monitoring and tracking the nutrition situation in the country, in line with the Millenium Development Goals (MDG). In terms of generation of new knowledge and technology, the FNRI evaluated the efficacy of selected iron fortificants for rice in improving the iron status of school-aged children and the iodine content of cooked food to combat micronutrient deficiencies. The Institute also developed functional food products such as the high-fiber sausage, low fat, low sugar ice cream, as well as, noodles and pasta with squash and seaweeds. It also improved ready-to-serve ethnic food mixes. To address normal, under and overnourished individuals, the FNRI investigated dietary changes, physical activity of Filipino children, body image satisfaction, and availability, access and perception of nutrition programs. In-depth and correlation studies of the Sixth National Nutrition Survey (NNS) were conducted to provide a deeper view of the nutritional status of the Filipino. Likewise, the Institute conducted technology diffusion activities through technology transfer initiatives targeted for the socio-economically disadvantaged sectors of the country. In its unwavering commitment to excellence and in compliance with international standard and its dedication in providing quality service and procedures, the Institute has been granted renewal of the Food and Analytical Service Laboratory (FASL) certificate of accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025 in the field of chemical and microbiology testing. FNRI 2005 annual report 6 Also noteworthy in its accomplishments was the tri-media mileage generated for 2005 which reached a value of Php 17.5 million. This is about Php 12 million more than that of 2004, reinforcing its status as one of the most active DOST agency in terms of media promotion and exposure. In terms of its Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) program, FNRI contributed 1,790 bibliographic records to the e-library and completed the National Nutrition Survey (NNS) database rebuilding in e-Nutrition. The e-Nutrition aims to improve the nutritional status of Filipino population by providing electronically accessible information on food consumption, nutrition and health status, and other essential indicators that would be useful for policy-making, monitoring, evaluating, planning, and development of nutrition-related programs. Bearing in mind the Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan (MTPDP) 2004-2010, FNRI will continue fulfilling its mandate of defining the country’s nutritional status, developing recommendations to address malnutrition problem and disseminating research findings and recommendations. The Institute will carry on its commitment of strengthening