FNRI presents new complementary food for children
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The Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) presented its latest product, Momsie, last July 26, 2014 during the 2014 National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex.
Developed through a partnership between FNRI and the World Food Programs, Momsie is a ready-to-use complementary food for children from 6 months to 3 years old. It is high in energy and protein and has a rich nutty chocolate flavour. Its ingredients are locally available raw materials like mongo, soybeans, peanuts, and among others, which were roasted, dried, and ground.
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FNRI’s Pinggang Pinoy to guide Filipinos on how much to eat per meal
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The Pinggang Pinoy, a healthy food plate for Filipino adults was presented and explained by Ma. Jovina A. Sandoval, science research specialist II of the Department of Science and Technology’s Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI), during the 2014 National Science and Technology Week last July 26, 2014 at the SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex.
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DOST’s 2014 Best SETUP adoptor turns threat into a sweet opportunity
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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has awarded Raw Brown Sugar Milling Company Inc. in Pamplona, Negros Oriental as this year’s National Best SETUP (Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program) adoptor during the Smart Innovation for SMEs program of the National Science and Technology Week held last July 25 at the SMX Convention Center.
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Project NOAH sows seeds for agri use - Going beyond disaster preparedness and hazard identification
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The Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards or Project NOAH has been very effective in aiding local government units and the general public in terms of disaster preparedness and mitigation through its digital platform.
The website, www.noah.dost.gov.ph, which provides timely weather and hazard information, is easily accessible to users.