The Department of Science and Technology–Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) launched Friday, Oct. 15, its enhanced nutribun sweet potato variant in a move to address the increasing incidence of malnutrition in the country. (Screengrab from DOST-FNRI YouTube page) The launch of the...
The Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) will launch on Friday, Oct. 15, another variant of its enhanced nutribun—the kamote (sweet potato) variant. (DOST-FNRI) In an advisory, the DOST-FNRI announced the virtual launch of the newly developed...
The Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) has partnered with the agency’s Balik Scientist Program (BSP) for the conduct of a lecture series on nutritional genomics. Department of Science and Technology Secretary Fortunato de la Peña said the...
The Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) unveiled on Tuesday, Sept. 21, a newly developed food inspection checklist (FIC) and grading system tools to ensure the compliance of food service establishments (FSEs) to food safety. From the livestream of...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced Friday, Aug. 20 that it will be conducting a study on the state of nutrition in areas hit by disasters and calamities. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said the research study will be conducted...
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has tapped a total of 61 “active” volunteers for its clinical trial seeking to evaluate the beneficial effect of virgin coconut oil (VCO) given to probable coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients in Valenzuela City. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO)...
The Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) is expected to commence its research on the relations between body composition and quality of life in old age. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said preparations...
The Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) has reminded the public about the importance of handling home-delivered food and restaurant deliveries properly. (DOST Facebook page) The DOST-FNRI asked Filipino families to be cautious when buying food...
A local bakeshop in Masbate became the latest adopter of the Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute’s (DOST-FNRI) enhanced nutribun technology. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) In a Facebook post, the DOST said Pan De Masbate is now producing the enhanced nutribun....
The Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) has developed a new system wherein preserved fruits and vegetables retain their nutritional and sensory properties. (DOST Facebook page) The DOST said the FNRI’s Nutrition and Food Research and Development...
Majority of Filipino infants and children do not receive appropriate and timely complementary feeding, based on the results of the 2019 Expanded National Nutrition Survey (ENNS) conducted by the Department of Science and Technology’s Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI). (Photo...
The Department of Science and Technology-Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) is aiming to promote regular consumption of fruits and vegetables among Filipino households, especially during this time of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) The DOST-FNRI...
