23 Questions
What is the main purpose of the Philippine Food Fortification Act of 2000?
To regulate the addition of nutrients to food products
Which agency is responsible for issuing regulations on food fortification?
Department of Health (DOH)
What must manufacturers of processed food or food products include on the label?
A statement of 'nutrition facts'
What is the goal of food fortification?
To prevent vitamin deficiencies
Who is responsible for conducting nutrition surveys to determine the need for food fortification?
National Nutrition Council (NNC)
What is the purpose of adding nutrients to food products?
To prevent vitamin deficiencies and promote public health
What is the result of food fortification?
Improved public health
What is the role of the Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) in food fortification?
To issue regulations on food fortification
What is the primary purpose of the Food Fortification plan in the Philippines?
To prevent and limit nutritional deficiency problems
Which of the following staple foods is fortified with iron according to the Philippine Food Fortification Act of 2000?
Rice
What is the role of the National Nutrition Council (NNC) in the Food Fortification Act of 2000?
To require other processed foods or food products to be fortified based on findings of nutrition surveys
What is the purpose of the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) in the context of food fortification?
To provide guidelines for the addition of nutrients to food products
Which of the following nutrients is added to refined sugar according to the Philippine Food Fortification Act of 2000?
Vitamin A
What is the primary goal of adding nutrients to food products through food fortification?
To prevent and limit nutritional deficiency problems
Which government agency is responsible for issuing regulations on food fortification in the Philippines?
Department of Health (DOH)
What is the purpose of nutrition surveys in the context of food fortification in the Philippines?
To identify areas with high rates of nutritional deficiency
What is the term used to describe the addition of specific amounts of selected nutrients in accordance with a standard of identity?
Enrichment
What is the primary concern for the addition of nutrients to food according to the USFDA guidelines?
Ensuring the nutrient is stable and physiologically available
According to the AMA-IFT-FNB guidelines, what is a prerequisite for justifying fortification?
Intake of the particular nutrient is inadequate for a substantial portion of the population
What is the purpose of adding nutrients to food?
To prevent vitamin deficiency and ensure nutritional adequacy
What is a key consideration for the addition of nutrients to food according to the USFDA guidelines?
There is assurance that there will not be excessive intake
What is the difference between enrichment and nutrification?
Enrichment is specific, while nutrification is a broader term
What is the goal of adding nutrients to food in the context of public health?
To prevent vitamin deficiency and improve nutritional health
Study Notes
Philippine Food Fortification Act of 2000 (Republic Act No. 8976)
- The National Nutrition Council (NNC) requires other processed foods or food products to be fortified based on findings of nutrition surveys.
- The regulations are issued by the Department of Health (DOH) through the Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) and other concerned agencies.
- Manufacturers of processed food or food products must include a statement of "nutrition facts" on the label, indicating the nutrient(s) and quantities added.
Definitions
- Enrichment: addition of specific amounts of selected nutrients in accordance with a standard of identity as defined by the USFDA.
- Nutrification: a generic term for any addition of nutrients to food.
USFDA Guidelines for Nutrient Added to a Food
- The nutrient must be stable under customary conditions of storage, distribution, and use.
- The nutrient must be physiologically available from the food.
- The nutrient must be present at a level where there is assurance that there will not be excessive intake.
- The nutrient must be suitable for its intended purpose and comply with provisions governing safety.
Guidelines for Fortification
- Intake of the particular nutrient is inadequate for a substantial portion of the population.
- The food (or category) is consumed by most individuals in the target population.
- There is reasonable assurance that excessive intake will not occur.
- A Food Fortification plan provides for the addition of nutrients to processed foods or food products as per the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA).
Mandatory Food Fortification in the Philippines
- Rice must be fortified with iron.
- Wheat flour must be fortified with vitamin A and Iron.
- Refined sugar must be fortified with vitamin A.
- Cooking oil must be fortified with vitamin A.
- Other staple foods may be required to be fortified with nutrients as may be required by the NNC.
This quiz covers the key points of the Philippine Food Fortification Act of 2000, also known as Republic Act No. 8976, which aims to improve nutrition in the Philippines.
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