PINGGANG PINOY

 It is visual tool developed by the Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the
Department of Science and Technology to help Filipinos acquire healthy eating
habits.
 Food Guide that reminds us what should our meal look like each day.
 A properly balanced meal consists of three basic food groups – GO FOODS,
GROW FOODS AND GLOW FOODS, accompanied by a glass of water or a
nutritious beverage like MILK.

Half of Pinggang Pinoy should have fruits and vegetables( GLOW) but
vegetables represents larger portion in this group than fruits because more
vegetables are needed to get proper amount of vitamins, mineral and
fibers. The other half of the plate is divided into (GO) foods like RICE, and
(GROW) like Fish. And a glass of WATER, represents the importance of
drinking ample amounts of water and less sugary drinks.

Sample meal: Go food – bowl of rice

Grow food – fish like tilapia
Glow foods- Banana and malunggay leaves

THE THREE FOOD GROUPS CALLED GO, GROW, AND GLOW BECAUSE
THIS TERM DESCRIBES THE FUNCTION OF EACH FOOD GROUP IN THE
BODY.

GO FOODS
 Energy giving FOODS such as Rice, corn, bread, (Root Crops)- gabi,
kamote, kamoteng kahoy and ubi provide energy to keep one going
throughout the day.
 Choose a variety of Go foods that not only provide energy, but also
provide additional vitamins, minerals and favors.

GROW FOODS

 Body building foods such as fish, meat, eggs, provide the protein and minerals
necessary for the growth and repair of tissues, muscles and bones.
 GLOW FOODS

 Body regulating FOODS such as fruits and vegetables provide the vitamin and
minerals to maintain healthy body functions, as well as fiber for healthy digestion.

EXAMPLE: VEGETABLE- malunggay, kalabasa, sitaw, amplaya, ad others.

FRUITS - like banana, mango, papaya and others.

 Choose Glow foods that have a wide variety of color.

 Eating a wide variety of color of fruits and vegetables ensures that we are getting
a wide range of nutrients.

WATER

Always include water and a nutritious beverage with each meal and remember to drink
water all throughout the day, consumption of sugary beverages should be moderate to
minimal because it can cause increase risk of dental caries and diabetes.

IMPORTANCE

We are responsible for our own health, so we need to make good decisions about the
food we eat.

 If we make each meal a pinggang pinoy , we will get the energy and nutrients
that our bodies needs to be healthy.
 Following Pinggang Pinoy will helps prevent malnutrition.
 Use the pinggang pinoy as guide to well balanced and healthier meals for
your family.
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