FNRI, RMHC and Adarna House launch big book for
young children
By Charina A. Javier
BUTUAN CITY, April 12 (PIA) - The Food and
Nutrition Research Institute of the Department of Science and Technology
(FNRI-DOST), Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) and Adarna House, Inc.
launched the nutrition big book, “Go!”. The launch was held on March 5, 2014 at
McDonald's Greenbelt, Makati City.
“Go!” is the 34th book in the Bright Minds Read
(BMR) kit of RMHC. The BMR Program is RMHC's partnership with the Department of
Education (DepEd) in support of the “Every-Child-a-Reader” Program.
The big book teaches children about the
importance of good nutrition particularly in developing good eating habits.
This includes eating the right kind and amount of food at the right time. As
children develop skills in reading, creative and critical thinking, they will
learn that there are a lot of sources of good quality energy-giving foods such
as potatoes. They will also learn the importance of being physically active by
engaging in sports.
“Go!” is the first partnership of the FNRI and
RMHC. Mr. Bing Bachoco, Chief Finance Officer of McDonald's-Philippines, Mr.
George Yang, Chairman Emeritus of McDonald's in the Philippines and Ms. Marie
Angeles, Executive Director of RMHC graced the event. Mr. Bachoco said that
educating children is one of McDonald's advocacies through RMHC under their BMR
Project. Various public elementary schools have benefited from this project and
they are committed to providing additional resources and reaching more children
in other areas of the country. He said “Go!” will be included in the BMR kit
that will be distributed in their partner schools and day care centers.
Dr. Mario Capanzana, FNRI Director expressed how
much the project means not only to educate children about nutrition per se but
in helping address energy deficiency among children. He mentioned that there is
still a serious prevalence of underweight children in the country, thus,
teaching children about energy-giving foods is important.
Ms. Lyn Almario, President of Adarna House and
Asa Montenegro, Marketing Director, were also present during the event. Ms.
Almario said that they are excited and energetic as well with the release of
“Go!”, the second in the series of nutrition big books they are collaborating
with FNRI. She also mentioned that Adarna House and RMHC has a long time
partnership in producing quality Filipino children's books that tackle various
topics put in simple stories.
“Go!” hopes to encourage young children to
practice good nutrition while nurturing the love for reading. The book is
available in bookstores nationwide.
For more information about food and nutrition,
you may contact: Dr. Mario V. Capanzana, Director, Food and Nutrition Research
Institute, Department of Science and Technology, Bicutan, Taguig City;
Trunkline: 837-2071 local 2296 or 2287; Telephone/Fax No.: 837-3164; e-mail:
mvc@fnri.dost.gov.ph or mar_v_c@yahoo.com; Website: http://www.fnri.dost.gov.ph
(FNRI S&T Media Services/PIA-Caraga)
