Fortified Snacks for

Kids
Ma. Katrina A. Demetrio, RND
Nutrition Officer II
Nutrition Information and Education Division
National Nutrition Council
Would you give fortified snack
foods to your kids?

We will talk about
1. National Nutrition Council
2. The Philippine Nutrition Situation
3. Food Fortification
4. Advantages and disadvantages of
fortified snack foods
5. Promoting good nutrition for kids
he countrys
policy-making
and coordinating
body on nutrition
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National
Nutrition
Council
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 Malnutrition
2. Micronutrient Deficiencies
3. Hunger
4. Obesity
5. 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: 7
th
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: 7
th
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: 7
th
National Nutrition Survey, 2009 and 6
th
NNS, 2003, FNRI-DOST
Micronutrient Deficiency
Micronutrient
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
+ iron
rice
+ 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
sugar
2. National Food Authority for rice
3. Philippine Coconut Authority for oil
4. Bureau of Customs for imported products
5. LGUs for markets and food service
establishments
Rule VIII: Implementation, Monitoring
and Review
Implementation
FDA formulates monitoring protocols
Reporting
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 SPS
1. Submit form and requirements
2. Evaluation of documents
3. Payment of fees
4. Plant inspection and evaluation
5. Final evaluation based on plant visit and
review of documents
6. Payment of non-refundable contract fee
7. Awarding of Letter and Certificate of SPS
to applicant
Advantages of food fortification
To food manufacturers
a. 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 consumer
a. Value for money
b. Improved nutrient intake from
consuming fortified foods
c. 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
Whats Important
Eating a variety of
foods from each of the
three food groups
(GO, GROW, GLOW)