Nutrition Month

Nutrition Month is celebrated every year to create greater awareness on the importance of nutrition among Filipinos. It is observed every month of July. It was first established on December 28, 1959.

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Eggs contain the highest quality food protein known. All parts of an egg are edible, including the shell which has a high calcium content.

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Answer explanation

It is a widely known fact that calcium builds and keeps bones safe. So, eggshells, in powder form, could be consumed as an effective calcium supplement. Additionally, the shells are also great sources of magnesium, fluoride and other minerals.

The best food to eat when hungry is oatmeal.

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Answer explanation

Oatmeal consumption helps lower body mass index and body weight. Oats are rich in soluble fibre, a type of fibre that becomes viscous and gel-like when combined with liquid.

Mushroom is the only non-animal natural source of vitamin D.

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Answer explanation

While mushrooms have long been studied for their effects on a range of illness from cancer to depression, varieties such as maitake, morel, chanterelle, oyster, and shiitake all contain natural levels of vitamin D when they are exposed to sunlight.

Nutella causes cancer

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An avocado has more than twice as much potassium as a banana.

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Answer explanation

Avocados are also high in potassium, B vitamins and vitamin K. And unlike most fruits, they're high in fat — especially heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. In addition, avocados are an excellent source of fiber.

The Nutrition Foundation of the Philippines is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting good nutrition in Filipino communities. Dr. Juan Salcedo Jr. is the founder of nutrition in the Philippines.

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Three strawberry jam packets count as a serving of fruit

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Answer explanation

No amount of jam is a fruit serving, too much sugar too little fruit.

About how many servings of MEAT AND ALTERNATIVES are there in the meat patty of a quarter pound burger?

• 1 Serving

• 2 Servings

• 3 Servings

Answer explanation

A quarter pound (120g) burger gives you approximately 2 servings as one serving of MEAT AND ALTERNATIVES is 50-100g. Since Canada’s Food Guide recommends 2-3 servings a day, try a smaller burger instead!

How many servings of GRAIN PRODUCTS are there in a spaghetti dinner in a typical restaurant?

• 2 Servings

• 4 Servings

• 6 Servings

Answer explanation

A common portion size of spaghetti is 3 cups which equals 6 servings of GRAIN PRODUCTS. Eyeball the portion size you need and take the rest home.