MAPEH NOTES

MUSIC 7

MUSIC OF CORDILLERA - MUSIC 7

- indigenous tradition if practiced by some group of people who lives in the mountains of Northern
Luzon

- the music of Cordillera consist of songs and chants

- their folk songs address social issues, depicts the people's way of life, their spiritual life, and their
entertainment

FOLK SONGS OF CORDILLERA

Salidomay - other spelling Salidumay or Salidummay

- a familiar folk songs especially from the people of Ifugao, Bontocs Province

- it is sung in many occasions such as wedding, festivities and rituals

- the song plays an significant part in the lives of the young people who loved the Mountains of the
Cordillera

- they sing with melodies that convey their true feelings to woo them

Hudhud - an epic song performed through chanting with women as the lead singers

- it depicts honor, love, heroism, marriage, and revenge

- a favorite topic of the Hudhud is a folk hero names Aliguyon --- a brave warrior

- "Once upon a time, in a village called Hannanga, boy was born to the couple named Amtalao and
Dumulao. He was called Aliguyon."

Dong-Dong-Ay-Si Dong-Ilay - a traditional tune popularized by the Guerilla soldiers during World War
II

- an Ilocano song sung by a male as a form of entertainment

- the theme is about parting, where the sweetheart is hesitant to let her boyfriend go, and the man
consoles her saying he will soon be back
Chua-Ay - a traditional Igorot pounding rice song so as to have food for rainy days

Bagbagto - a children song designed for playing games among Igorot children

- the words are noun strung together without definite meaning

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MUSIC OF MINDORO – MUSIC 7

- located of coast of Luzon and Northern of Palawan

- the seventh largest island in the country

- the plains of Occidental Mindoro are inhabited by the Tagalogs while remoted forested interior is
inhabited by the Mangyans

Mangyans

- the indigenous group who reside Mindoro

- they are simple people who were once coastal dwellers driven into the mountains to avoid the
religious imposed by the Spaniards

- other indigenous groups include the Ratagnon, Alangan and Iraya

Function of Mindoro Folk Music

- plays important part in their everyday activities

- their folk music is used:

- to celebrate festive occasions

- to entertain visitors

- to court a woman

- to be used in religious rituals

FOLK MUSIC OF MINDORO

Ambahan - a poem with line consisting of seven syllabus

- frequently written on bamboo tubes and used for courting

Iyaya - a lullabies song

Igway - it is their own word for song or vocal music

Marayaw - a genre song used to communicate with spirit in rituals for healing the sick and protecting
the community by indigenous group called Iraya-Mangyan

Ngayung - these are ritual chants

Urakay - a song often performed during courtship or to bring cheer to other occasions such as feasts
and litigation meetings

- it uses eight syllables

Pamuybuyen - a song about legends which means "Fear of Water"

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MUSIC OF PALAWAN – MUSIC 7

- located in the MIMAROPA Region / Region 4

- its capital is Puerto Princesa City and it is the largest province in the country in terms of land area

- one thousand years ago, Chinese traders named the island Pa Lao Yu, or "Land of Beautiful Safe
Harbor" because of the many safe places to land their ships

- a home to world class tourist destinations like the El nido and the underground river

- fragments of the Tabon Man about 20,000 years old was found in the said province

- a home to 87 difference cultural groups and races. Some of them are: Tagbanua, Taaw't Bato or Tau't
Bato, Palaw'an or Palawano, Batak, Agutayanen, Cuyonen or Cuyunon

Tagbanua - one of the few remaining ethnolinguistic groups in the Philippines that still use a type of
syllabic writing in the country prior to the coming of Spaniards

- found in Central and Northern Palawan

- means "People of The World"

- known for their rice ritual called Pagdiwata

Taaw't Bato / Tau't Bato - "Dwellers of the Rock" or "People of The Rock"

- they speak the native Pala'wan language and practice many of the same beliefs of the Pala'wan

Palaw'an / Palawano - also known as Palawan

- native-born lowland dwellers

- one of the unique indigenous people of Palawan

Batak - "Mountain People"

- people believe in nature spirits, with whom they communicate through a babaylan or medium

Agutayanen - found in the Northern part of the province of Palawan

- these groups of people are believed to belong to the family of Austronesians and Malayo-Polynesians

Cuyonen / Cuyunon - refers to an ethnic group that dwells in the municipality of Cuyo, Northern and in
Central Palawan

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Bagit - a song that depicts the sound of nature

Composo - a Ballad song which is meant to be sang, and was used for mass communication during the
Spanish era

Dagoy - refers to love songs

Kulial - a song or common music

- performed at mountain tops along with rituals

Oiman - means Ballad song

Sandaw - a lullaby that soothes the child with promises

Tultu - an epic chant

Ulit - a "shamanic" chant

- shamanic (priest) deals with the act of curing the sick through rituals like chanting

ARTS 7
WESTERN VISAYAS FOLK ARTS - ART 7

FIVE PROVINCES

 Antique
 Iloilo
 Aklan
 Capiz
 Guimaras

The ethnolinguistic people called PANAY-HILIGAYNONS (Ilonggos, Aklanon, Capicenos, Antiquenos,

and Negrenses)

PANAY - is an island and group of Islands in the Western Visayas

- known for its beaches found all around the island

Composed of 4 provinces

 Aklan
 Antique
 Capiz
 Iloilo

PANAY ISLAND PRODUCES

- Muscuvado
- Coconut
- Root crops
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Banana

- the wide island of Panay was originally inhabited by the Negritos locally called Ati Tribe

ILOILO CITY - Queen City of the South and The Last Spanish-Colonial capital of the Philippines after
Manila surrendered to the Americans
Nowadays, Iloilo stands out for having cultural heritage display through;

Festival - Dinagyang Festival (The Best of Iloilo)

Ancestral - Mansion de Lopez (or otherwise known as the Nelly's Gardens)

Handicrafts - Patadyong

Old Churches - Miagao Church

Major Economic Activities of Iloilo

 Farming
 Fishing
 Rice and corn milling
 Sugar
 Mining
 Trading

ILOILO FOLK ARTS

Patadyong - weaver in Miag-ao

- a wrap-around piece of cloth worn by women

- it is colorful and features linear and geometric designs

Hablon - comes from the word habol, a local word that means "weave"

- refers to the weaving process and the finished product that places like Miag-ao, Villa and Antique
province in Panay Island are known for

AKLAN - a province located in the Western Visayas region

- its capital is Kalibo

- considered to be the oldest province in the country (established as early as 1213)

- bounded by the province of Iloilo in the south, Capiz in the East, and Antique in the southwest

- is famous for Boracay

- also known for its festivities which includes the Ati-Atihan Festival

Boracay - a white sand island resort considered one of the prominent destination in the Philippines

Popular Aklanon Crafts

 Weaving
 Baskets
 Trays
 Mats

- they use pandan and bariw - a type of pandan plant to make the product

ANTIQUE - located in the Western portion of Panay Island bordering Aklan, Capiz and Iloilo to the East

- its capital is San Jose

- the Spaniards called the province Hantique

- From its Malayan name Hamtik

- Hamtik derived its name from hantik-hantik, a species of large ants

Antique Crafts - Antiquenos are renowned weavers of the Bugasong Patadyong

Bugasong Patadyong - a tube cotton fabric of plain design which is highly valued for its fineness of
weaving

Pina Cloth - produced in looms

CAPIZ - located at the Northeastern portion of Panay Island, bordering Aklan and Antique to the West
and Iloilo to the South

- its capital is Roxas City

- known for the Placuna placenta oyster shells and pearl-like used for decorations
Roxas City - abundance of marine life makes Roxas City

- it is known as the Seafood Capital of the Philippines

 lampshades
 trays
 windows
 jewelry box
 doors

GUIMARAS - is an island province located in the Western Visayas region

- the island is located in the Panay Gulf, between the island of Panay and Negros

- among the smallest province and its capital is Jordan

- known as the Mango Capital of the Philippines

- has a scenic white sand beaches and island coves

Major Industries of Guimaras

 tourism
 agriculture
 handicrafts (mats, bags, hats, etc.)
 fishing
 food processing

Manggahan Festival - is a month-long celebration of Guimaras rich culture and their feast of
Thanksgiving for having the world renowned the most luscious and sweetest mangos

NEGROS ISLAND - is located in the Southern Visayas region

- it is divided into two provinces

- weaving is an integral part if the lives of the Negrenses

Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental on May 29, 2015, President Benigno Aquino III Signed Executive
Order 183 creating the Negros Island region

Negros Occidental - known as the "Sugar Bowl of the Philippines" producing more than half of the
nation's sugar output

Silay City - is nicknamed the "Paris of Negros" because it is the cultural and artistic center of the Negros
Island Region

- it has 30 heritage house notable of which is the Balay Negrense

Famous Festivals of Negros Island

 MassKara Festival of Bacolod

 Bailes de Lucas of Castellana
 Pasalamat Festival of Carlota
 Pintaflores Festival of San Carlos

Sinamay - is made from abaca (Musa textilis), twine, and indigenous plant similar to banana

- the natural fiber is dyed for the production of hats

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MIMAROPA FOLK ARTS (Region IV-B Southern Luzon) - ARTS 7

MI - Mindoro

MA - Marinduque
RO - Romblon

PA - Palawan

MINDORO - the seventh largest island in the country

- island was originally known to the ancients as Ma-i and formally called MAIT, and known to the
Chinese traders before the coming of the Spanish

- the Spaniards even named the island Min de Oro, believing it had large deposits of gold

- it was split into two provinces, Occidental Mindoro and Oriental Mindoro (1950)

Mangyan - the indigenous group who reside Mindoro are called Mangyans

- for them, craft has always been part of their way of life and an extension of their customs and
traditions

MINDORO FOLK ARTS

Buon-buon - a traditional craft of the Hanunoo Mangyans used as a container for betel-chew
ingredients and small accessories

- it is made of soft, narrow strips of buri (palm leaf) with split nito (dark vine) strips to add a touch of
color

Ramit - a textile made by the Buhid and Hanunoo Mangyans

- it is a woven on a backstrap loom Harablon

- it features intricate geometric patterns

Necklace and Bracelet - a Mangyan tribal beaded accessories made of plant seeds

MARINDUQUE - the "Heart of the Philippines" and "Home of Moriones Festival"

- It plays a prominent role in the culture of Marinduque

Moriones Festival - an annual festival held during Holy Week where participants wear Morion Mask to
imitate Roman soldiers
- a reenactment of the Passion of Christ

- costumes and the mask are made of Capiz shells, hard wood, and metal, cloth that are sewn, carved
and stitched together

MARINDUQUE FOLK ARTS

Mats Weaving - from buri or raffia plants

- represents their way of life

ROMBLON - known as the Marble Country

because of its bountiful marble products such as jars, mortars and pestles, ashtrays and souvenirs

ROMBLON FOLK ARTS - known for its beautifully woven mats and bags out of the Romblon Pandanus
plant

PALAWAN - The largest province in the country with beautiful natural wonders

Palawan Natural Wonders

Tabon Caves - known as the "Cradle of Philippine Civilization"

- home to the "Tabon Man"

Puerto Princesa Underground River - the worlds longest underground rive system measuring 8.2
kilometers

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park - lies in the Saint Paul Mountain range with unique
geological features
- it consist of various landforms life impressive mountainous limestone plateus, called Karsts that form
the rugged landscaped

Tubbataha Reefs - the only national marine park in the Philippines

- UNESCO recognized the Tubbataha Reefs for its importance to regional marine diversity

- it is also cited as one of the most outstanding coral reefs in Southeast Asia

- with a high density of marine species, a phenomenon unique world and a site of irreplaceable value

Coron Reefs - composed of seven enchanting lakes surrounded by craggy limestone cliffs

PALAWAN RELIC

Manunggul Jar - is a secondary burial jar excavated from a Neolithic burial site in the Manunggul cave
of Tabon caves

- the upper portion of the jar, as well as its cover is incised with curvilinear scroll designs and painted
with natural iron or hematite

- the two prominent figures at the top of the handle of its cover represent the journey of the soul to the
afterlife

PALAWAN FOLK ARTS

Tepina Fabric - is handwoven in Palawan using traditional looms techniques

- is process starts with Pineapple fiber extraction

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 7

HISTORY OF BADMINTON - PE 7
SPORTS - is an activity that requires physical actions and skills where individual or teams compete
under a set of rules

CLASSIFICATION OF SPORTS

1. Individual Sports - are played by one participant on each competing side

2. Dual Sports - are played by two competing pairs
3. Team Sports - are played by three or more players

INDIVIDUAL/DUAL SPORTS - BADMINTON

BADMINTON - is a court game played with lightweight rackets and a shuttlecock

- objectives of the game is to hit the shuttlecock back and forth across a raised net using a racket

Brief History of Badminton

15th Century B.C. - people of China played a game called Ti Jian Zi

Ti Jian Zi - means kicking the shuttle

Objective of the Game - is to keep the shuttle from hitting the ground without using the hand

Was invented in ancient Greece and Egypt. Five centuries later, games named Battledore and
Shuttlecock were played in China, Japan and India and Greece

This is a game where you use a Battledore to hit the shuttlecock back and forth

16th Century - it became a popular game for the children in England

In Europe - this game became known as Jeu De Volant

1860 - a game as name Poona, was played in India

1870 - the British Army learned this game and took the equipment to England

1873 - was introduced to friends at a party by the Duke of Beauford (Henry Somerset) at
Gloucestershire at his place, Badminton and it was adopted as its official name

FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

SHUTTLECOCK - also called as Birdie

- is a high drag projectile with an open conical shape formed from 16 overlapping feathers embedded
into a round cork base

- cork is covered with thin leather or synthetic material

RACKET - weight between 70 and 95 grams

- composed of different materials from carbon fiber composite to solid steel

PLAYING COURT - is rectangular in shaped and divided into halves by a net

- area 44ft long by 17ft wide for singles

- area 44ft long by 20ft wide for doubles

- Red Boundary lines for singles 17ft and Black Boundary lines for doubles 20ft

NET AND POST - is made from nylon with a mesh that divides the court into two equal parts and over
which all shuttles must pass to continue a rally

- length of the net is 20ft or 6.1 meters

- height of 5ft and 1 inch or 1.55 meters

DEFINITION OF TERMS

PLAYER - any person playing badminton

MATCH - the basic contest in badminton between opposing sides consisting of two or four players

SINGLES - a match where there is one player on each opposing sides

DOUBLES - a match where there are two players on each opposing sides

SERVICE - is the act of putting the shuttle into play at the beginning of a point or rally

SERVING SIDE - the side having the right to serve

RALLY - a sequence of one or more strokes in service until the shuttle ceases to be in play

RECEIVING SIDE - the side opposite the serving side

RETURN - a method of hitting your opponent's shots back over the net

DRIVE - a return or stroke that sends the shuttle in a relatively flat trajectory, parallel to the floor but
high enough to pass over the net

SMASH - an overhead return or stroke send down into the opponent's court with great speed and
power

RULES OF BADMINTON

SERVICE - must serve diagonally

- the shuttlecock must pass over the short service line on the opponents' court or it will count as fault

- the first serve of the game is always made from the right side of the court to the opposite

- ODD - score must serve on the left side

- EVEN - score must serve on the right side

SCORING - the player/pair winning a rally adds a point to its score

- each match is played to 21 points

- a match consists of the best of three games of 21 points

- first team who wins two games will be declared as the winner

LET - is called to end the rally to replay the point, the score doesn't change and the same server serves
again to the same receiving player

OCCUR:

a. serving before the receiving is ready

b. shuttle getting caught on or in the net
c. shuttle falls apart
d. outside disruption, multiple shuttles on court
e. a line judge or umpire unsighted or unforeseen the situation

FAULT - is an act or an event that ends the rally. A fault awards a point against the player/pair that
committed the fault

OCCUR:

a. lands outside the boundaries of the court

b. passes through or under the net
c. does not pass over the net
d. touches the ceiling or side walls, person or dress of a player
e. hit twice in a row by the same player on the same play
f. server misses the shuttle, incorrect service or wrong service court

- During service

a. any part of the racket head is higher than the server's wrist and contact is made above the waist
b. the feet of the server and receiver are not in the proper court or touching the floor

BASIC SKILLS IN BADMINTON – ARTS 7

GRIP - is a way of holding the racket in order to hit shots during a match

a. Forehand Grip - this grip is used to hit the shots that are on the forehand side of your body and
around the head shots
b. Backhand Grip - this grip is used to hit the shots that are on the backhand side of your body
SERVE - is the way the shuttle is put to play

a. Low Serve - is used when you want the shuttlecock to land in front of the court
b. High Serve - sends the shuttle very high, so that it falls almost straight down and lands at the
back of the service court
c. Flick Serve - this serve can also be called Backhand Flick Serve because it is performed with the
backhand
- is best used when your opponent is rushing you and you're under pressure

STROKE - is the swing motion of our racket arm

a. Forehand Stroke - are hit with the front of the hand leading
b. Backhand Stroke - are hit on the left side for a right-handed player or the right hand side for a
left-handed player

SHOT - are used to create opportunities and dominate throughout the game

a. Clear - the most basic badminton shot called LOB. Shot hit deep to the opponent's back
boundary line
b. Drive - are shots that crosses the shuttle in net flatly in a horizontal trajectory
c. Smash - is hit with power and speed downward into the opponent's court
d. Drop - shuttlecock so softly hit that it falls to the playing surface just after clearing the net

STANCE - refers the way you stand when retrieving certain short from your opponent

a. Attacking Stance
b. Defensive Stance
c. Net Stance

FOOTWORK - is a method of moving on the court. It consists of stepping, crossover, stride, and
jumping

- each set of footwork is generally started from the center of the court

a. Forehand Front Corner

b. Backhand Front Corner
c. Forehand Side
d. Backhand Side
e. Forehand Back-court Corner
f. Backhand Back-court Corner
 HEALTH 7

NUTRITION DURING ADOLESCENCE - HEALTH 7

Adolescence diets are usually deficient in protein, minerals and vitamins thus resulting to negative
moody behavior and physical health
NUTRITION - is what our body needs on a daily basis to stay healthy (foods)

NUTRIENTS - the substances that provides energy and materials for growth, repair and cell
development

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WATER - is colorless, tasteless and odorless

- often regarded as the most important nutrient

- advised to drink approximately 8-10 glasses of water daily depending on the activity you are doing and
the environment

Symptoms of Deficiency

 dehydration
 constipation
 muscle cramps

PROTEIN - building blocks of the body because they build and repair body tissues

- also provide energy when carbohydrates and fat reserves are used up

- growing teenagers need more protein than adults

- enough protein in their diet avoids gastrointestinal disorders, chronic infections and injury

Kinds of Protein

COMPLETE PROTEIN - have all the essential amino acids our bodies need

- animal-based protein like meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk and cheese

INCOMPLETE PROTEIN - one that does not contain all nine of those essential amino acids
- plant-based protein like vegetables, grains, legumes or beans, nut or seeds

Symptoms of Deficiency

 thinning or brittle hair

 muscle deterioration
 risk of bone fracture

CARBOHYDRATES - are energy-giving foods and fuel for our body to move and function

Kinds of Carbohydrates

SIMPLE CARBS - or sugars, found in fruits and different energy sports drinks

- they provide an immediate source of energy since they absorbed very quickly by the body

COMPLEX CARBS - foods such as rice, potato, bread, pasta, corn and banana

- the main component of these foods is starch, which is turned into sugar needed to produce energy

Symptoms of Deficiency

 bad breath
 excess fatigue
 headaches

FATS - are the body's concentrated source of energy. They are needed for the body lubrication and
insulation

Kinds of Fats

SATURATED FATS - those found in dairy products and red meat, are high in cholesterol

- they can clog arteries and can lead to high blood pressure and other heart problems
UNSATURATED FATS - are considered beneficial fats because they can improve blood cholesterol
levels, ease inflammation, stabilize heart rhythms, and play a number of other beneficial roles

- found in foods from plants, such as vegetable oils, nuts, avocado and seeds

Symptoms of Deficiency

 dry skin
 body weight deficiency
 cold intolerance

VITAMINS - are substances that our body needs to grow and develop normally

- there are 13 essential vitamins that are required for the body to work properly and can usually get all
the foods you eat

Top Essential Vitamins the Body Needs

VITAMIN A - best foods for good vision

 fortified milk
 eggs
 orange
 broccoli
 dairy
 cheese
 carrots

VITAMIN B - play a vital role in maintaining good health and well-being

 fish
 grab
 cheese
 chicken
 eggs
 red meat
 milk
 almonds
VITAMIN C - also known as ascorbic acid

- is necessary for the growth, development and repair of all body tissues

 broccoli
 tomatoes
 banana
 kiwi
 orange
 red and green bell peppers

VITAMIN D - these nutrients are needed to keep bones, teeth and muscles healthy

 milk
 egg
 shrimp
 green peas
 butter
 salmon
 mushroom
 cheese

VITAMIN E - protects our cells from free radicals, boosts our immune system and helps prevent blood
clots

 peanut
 wheat oil
 almonds
 avocado
 wheat
 sunflower seeds
 bell pepper
 spinach

VITAMIN K - the most common foods with high vitamin k are green leafy vegetables

- plays a key role in helping the blood clot, preventing excessive bleeding

 broccoli
 collard green
 cabbage
 parsley
 lettuce
  spinach
 kale

MINERALS - are foods that our bodies need to develop and function normally. It also helps regulate
body metabolism

- which is why it is called "regulator of metabolic processes". They do not transform to energy nor build
body tissues like carbohydrates and proteins too

Essential Minerals the Body Needs

CALCIUM - is needed for the development, growth and maintenance of their bones

- sources of calcium include: milk, cheese and other dairy foods, green leafy vegetables and sardines

PHOSPHOROUS - helps to filter waste and repair tissues and cells

- too high or low level cause medical complications such as heart disease, joint pains or fatigue

- the best food sources are milk, cheese, meats, whole grains, eggs, peas and beans

IRON - it is needed for the formation of red blood cells (hemoglobin)

- hemoglobin is the pigment in the red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body's
tissues and return carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs

Food Sources of Iron

Women require increase in the iron requirements during their reproductive life

 losses of iron in the menses

 needs of the fetus
 loss of blood during childbirth
 production of milk in lactating women

SODIUM - the technical name for salt

- our body needs small quantity of sodium to work properly and helps to keep the right balance of fluids
in our body

- low sodium intake leads to lower blood pressure and brings about Diuresis (failure to rid the body of
excess fluid)

IODINE - is necessary for the synthesis of the hormones in the Thyroid Glands

- inadequate iodine intake can enlarge the goiters. This can interfere with normal speaking and
breathing

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NUTRITIONAL GUIDELINES FOR FILIPINOS – HEALTH 7

NUTRITIONAL GUIDLINES - are simple rules or recommendations on practical nutrition that will
motivate people to enjoy combine and sufficient and well balanced diet together with healthy lifestyle

Eat Clean and Safe Foods - it is always important to buy foods that are clean and safe. Everyone should
buy food only from reliable sources

- environmental hygiene and sanitation should be regularly monitored for safety food outside and
inside the home

Eat a Variety of Foods Regularly - eating a variety of foods provides all the nutrients needed by the
body

- the human body needs different nutrients to achieve and maintain good health

Eat a Proper Diet - proper and adequate diet promotes good health and enhances normal growth

- a well-nourished individual is most likely to be healthy, strong, alert, and has a good, sunny disposition

Eat More Vegetables and Root Crops - micronutrient deficiencies can be corrected through the
consumption of more vegetables and root crops

- root crops can supplement dietary energy to any food intake

Breastfeeding from Birth to 6 months - a child from birth to 6 months is prone to malnutrition. Infants
have to be breastfed for their survival. Their nutritional needs can only be sustained by breastmilk
- after six months, breastfeeding should be supplemented by other appropriate foods

- breastfeeding can be continued to 2 years of age or longer

Eat Fish, Lean Meat, Poultry or Dried Beans - the total quality of foods should be improved and the
quantity should be increased

- fish, lean meat, poultry or dried beans in their daily meals enhance the protein quality in the diet and
also supply absorbable iron, vitamin a and zinc

Eat Foods cooked in Edible or Cooking Oil - fats and oils are essential for the absorption and
utilization of fat-soluble vitamins

- they too are sources of energy

Drink Milk and Eat other Calcium-Rich Foods - an adequate amount of calcium in the diet from
childhood to adulthood can help prevent osteoporosis

- calcium products are rich sources of protein, vitamin A and other nutrients

Sufficient intake of Foods with Iodized Salt - the regular use of iodized salt in iodized-rich foods
greatly help in the prevention of goiter and other iodine deficiency disorders

Healthy diets, regular exercise, abstinence from smoking and moderate alcohol intake are key
components to a healthy lifestyle

PINGGANG PINOY - the Filipino Plate is a project of the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI)

- serves as a visual tool or food guide that uses a familiar food plate model to convey the right food
group proportions on a per-meal basis, to meet the body's energy and nutrient needs of Filipino adults