The document contains questions and answers related to nutrition and malnutrition in the Philippines. Some key points covered include:
- The National Nutrition Council (NNC) is the country's highest policy-making body on nutrition, created in 1974.
- Presidential Decree No. 1569 of 1979 mandated the deployment of at least one Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) in every barangay.
- Stunting is a type of chronic malnutrition characterized by impaired growth and development.
- Children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) have a 9-12 times higher risk of death than well-nourished children.
- The four pillars of food security are availability, accessibility, utilization
4. A. National Nutrition Council
The NNC, as mandated by law, is the country's highest policy-making and coordinating body on
nutrition. It was created through Presidential Decree No. 491 also known as Nutrition Act of the
Philippines in 1974
8. B. 1569
Presidential Decree No. 1569 of 1979 mandated the deployment of at least one (1) BNS in every
barangay in the country to monitor the nutritional status of children and other nutritionally at-
risk groups and link them with nutrition and nutrition-related service providers. PD 1569 also
mandated the NNC to administer the program in cooperation with local government units.
12. C. Stunting
Stunting is defined as impaired growth and development experienced due to poor nutrition. It is
a type of CHRONIC MALNUTRITION. Children who are stunted are too short for their age. It is
largely an irreversible outcome of inadequate nutrition and repeated bouts of infection during
the first 1000 days of a child’s life. Children who are stunted do less well at school and earn
lower wages as adults.
14. D
:
Lack of capital
C:
Poor water, sanitation
and health services
B: Poor care practices
A: Poor access to food
One of the underlying causes of malnutrition are the following
except:
$ 3000
15. D
:
Lack of capital
C:
Poor water, sanitation
and health services
B: Poor care practices
A: Poor access to food
One of the underlying causes of malnutrition are the following
except:
$ 3000
16. D. Lack of capital
Lack of capital in human, financial, physical and social aspects is one of the BASIC CAUSES of
malnutrition. This cause is at societal level and should be addressed by multi-sectoral agencies.
18. D
:
9 to 12 times
C: 7 to 9 times
B: 5 to 7 times
A: 3 to 5 times
The risk of dying in children with SAM is ______ higher than
well-nourished children
$ 5000
19. D
:
9 to 12 times
C: 7 to 9 times
B: 5 to 7 times
A: 3 to 5 times
The risk of dying in children with SAM is ______ higher than
well-nourished children
$ 5000
20. D. 9 to12 times
Children with SAM are 9 to 12 times more likely to die than well-nourished children – not only
from malnutrition, but also from diseases they are too weak to fight off, including pneumonia
and diarrhea. The cases appear in settings that are facing poverty, where communities are cut
off from access to basic nutrition, clean water and essential health services.
24. C. Affordability
Affordability is not part of the pillars. The Food Security pillars are availability, accessibility,
utilization and STABILITY. Food security is defined when all people, at all times, have physical and
economic access to sufficient safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food
preferences for an active and healthy life
26. D
:
8 minerals & 7 vitamins
C: 8 vitamins & 7 minerals
B:
10 vitamins & 5
minerals
A
:
10 minerals & 5
vitamins
The micronutrient powder (MNP) has how many vitamins and
minerals?
$ 10,000
27. D
:
8 minerals & 7 vitamins
C: 8 vitamins & 7 minerals
B:
10 vitamins & 5
minerals
A
:
10 minerals & 5
vitamins
The micronutrient powder (MNP) has how many vitamins and
minerals?
$ 10,000
28. B. 10 vitamins & 5 minerals
The 10 vitamins are: A, D, E, B1, B2, B6, B12, C, Niacin, Folate,
And the 5 minerals are Iron, Zinc, Copper, Selenium and Iodine
Some benefits of MNP are to prevent micronutrient deficiencies especially anemia; improve the
body's immune system; and improve a child's ability to learn and develop
30. D
:
Ubusin
C: Unlimited
B: Ulam
A: Uri
Proper complementary feeding has the following components,
with the DDULLA acronym. U stands for:
$ 20,000
31. D
:
Ubusin
C: Unlimited
B: Ulam
A: Uri
Proper complementary feeding has the following components,
with the DDULLA acronym. U stands for:
$ 20,000
32. A. Uri
DDULLA stands for Dalas, Dami, Uri, Lapot, Ligtas, Active
The minimum acceptable diet is when an infant receives at least 5 of these 8 groups daily
with the prescribed feeding frequency: 1) grains, roots, and tubers; 2) legumes and nuts;
3) milk and other dairy products; 4) meat, fish, poultry, liver/organ meats; 5) eggs; 6)
vitamin A-rich fruits and vegetables; 7) other fruits and vegetables; and 8) breast milk
36. A. Morbidity
Morbidity is one of the causes of malnutrition, but the triple burden of malnutrition are:
Undernutrition which is stunting and wasting
Overnutrition which is overweight and obesity
Hidden Hunger which is micronutrient deficiencies
38. D
:
Food Production
C: PIMAM
B: Operation Timbang
A:
First 1000 Days
Program
To reduce stunting, these programs should be scaled to 90%
coverage, except:
$ 50,000
39. D
:
Food Production
C: PIMAM
B: Operation Timbang
A:
First 1000 Days
Program
To reduce stunting, these programs should be scaled to 90%
coverage, except:
$ 50,000
40. B. Operation Timbang
Operation Timbang with 80% coverage is considered as passed.
Evidence suggests that specific multisectoral, nutrition-specific evidence-based interventions
could reduce child stunting by 20%, if scaled to 90% coverage particularly the F1KD Program,
PIMAM, Food Production and Enabling Programs.
42. D
:
$ 12
C: $ 13
B: $ 15
A: $ 16
For every $1 investment to address malnutrition, there is a
return of how many dollars?
$ 100,000
43. D
:
$ 12
C: $ 13
B: $ 15
A
:
$ 16
For every $1 investment to address malnutrition, there is a
return of how many dollars?
$ 100,000
44. D. $ 12
The 2018 UNICEF-DOH-NNC-PLCPD joint report revealed that for every $1
investment to address malnutrition, there is a return of $12. A World Bank report
estimates that investment in nutrition has enormous impacts
46. D
:
Water, sanitation &
hygiene
C: Malaria prevention
B: Preconception care
A:
Nutrition Promotion
Program for Behavior
Change
Nutrition-sensitive programs that yield nutritional benefits
include the following except:
$ 250,000
47. D
:
Water, sanitation &
hygiene
C: Malaria prevention
B: Preconception care
A:
Nutrition Promotion
Program for Behavior
Change
Nutrition-sensitive programs that yield nutritional benefits
include the following except:
$ 250,000
48. B. Nutrition Promotion Program for Behavior Change
It is one of the NUTRITION-SPECIFIC programs. To bring out behavior change in the eating habits
and lifestyle of Filipinos; nutrition education is considered as one of the crucial intercessions to
address malnutrition by providing education and knowledge to people.
50. D
:
R.A. 10821
C: R.A. 11037
B: R.A. 11210
A: R.A. 10410
This Republic Act is also known as Children’s Emergency Relief
Act
$ 500,000
51. D
:
R.A. 10821
C: R.A. 11037
B: R.A. 11210
A: R.A. 10410
This Republic Act is also known as Children’s Emergency Relief
Act
$ 500,000
52. D. R.A. 10821
R.A. 10821 is known as Children’s Emergency Relief Act of 2015 which includes the provision of
health, medical, nutrition, and psychosocial services for children at different developmental
stages
R.A. 10410 is Early Years Act (EYA), 2013
R.A. 11037 is Masustansyang Pagkain para sa Batang Pilipino Act, 2017
R.A. 11210 is An Act Increasing The Maternity Leave Period To 105 Days, 2018
54. D
:
KRA 2: Ensure Available
and Affordable Food
C:
KRA 5: Ensure Resiliency
and Food Stability for
Emergencies
B:
KRA 1: Review and
Rationalization of Existing
Policies, Rules, Regulations
A:
KRA 6: Ensure Information,
Education, Awareness and
People Participation
The National Food Policy (NFP) has 6 major key result areas
(KRAs). One of which has DILG as the lead:
$ 1 MILLION
55. D
:
KRA 2: Ensure Available
and Affordable Food
C:
KRA 5: Ensure Resiliency
and Food Stability for
Emergencies
B:
KRA 1: Review and
Rationalization of Existing
Policies, Rules, Regulations
A:
KRA 6: Ensure Information,
Education, Awareness and
People Participation
The National Food Policy (NFP) has 6 major key result areas
(KRA). One of which has DILG as the lead:
$ 1 MILLION
56. A. KRA 6: Ensure Information, Education, Awareness and
People Participation
The NFP, as the roadmap towards zero hunger, aims to involve all stakeholders in a whole-of-
nation approach in eradicating hunger, achieving food security, improving the nutrition situation,
and promoting sustainable agriculture where food is expected to become more accessible
affordable to the people
The lead agency for the KRA are: KRA 1 – Office of the Cabinet Secretary; KRA 2 – Dept. of
Agriculture; KRA 3 – DOH/NNC; KRA 4 - DTI & DOST; KRA 5 – DSWD, DENR; KRA 6 - DILG , PCOO
