NDAP, Nestle promote appropriate nutrition with interschool competition
RECOGNIZING the need to leverage digital platforms to convey science-based information on good nutrition and balanced diet, Nestle Philippines in partnership with Nutritionist-Dietitians’ Association of the Philippines (NDAP) launched the Nutrition Masterclass Interschool Competition 2023.
The competition required participants to create a two-minute animated video that can effectively convey accurate information about topics on health and nutrition science in a concise yet fresh and creative way.
“This was aligned with our thrust of raising the nation’s levels of nutrition consciousness and practices to help in alleviating some of the most pressing nutritional problems we are currently facing,” NDAP President Ma. Eloisa Villaraza said.
After gathering and evaluating entries, the top four teams were named in a culminating event during the NDAP 69th Annual Convention last Feb. 22, 2024 at Century Park Hotel, Manila.
Students from the University of the Philippines Diliman emerged as the champion with their video entry underscoring the necessity of balance, moderation and variety in attaining a healthier diet for the ordinary Filipino.
“This was a great opportunity for us to impart nutrition concepts in a simplified and engaging way and encourage healthy eating habits among our audiences,” team leader Dick David Ongking said.
Asst. Prof. Maria Carmela Taob acted as adviser of the winning team.
Runners up were the teams from Benguet State University, University of Santo Tomas and University of the East-Manila, respectively.
“Initiatives like this help Nestle Philippines strengthen our commitment to educate consumers about the value of nutrition and how good food has the power to enhance one’s quality of life,” Nestle Philippines Corporate Nutritionist Executive and Nutrition Advocacy Manager Ivy Sicat said.