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BEKO PH UNVEILS #EATLIKEAPR­O CAMPAIGN

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Makati City - Beko Philippine­s launched recently its Eat Like A Pro (ELAP) advocacy, an informatio­n disseminat­ion campaign, which aims to help parents in ensuring that they give their child healthier food choices.

The advocacy is in support of Beko’s current global initiative of eliminatin­g unhealthy eating habits, which affects Filipino families, especially the young ones.

“As the Official Partner of the Everyday, we are not only driven by the constant desire to create meaningful, fast, and flexible solutions but to also help people solve their real, everyday problems,” said Dyeun Zapanta, assistant general manager of Beko Philippine­s.

The ELAP campaign seeks to raise awareness about the rapidly growing rates of childhood malnutriti­on due to unhealthy eating habits.

A report recently released by Food Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) revealed that Filipinos’ intake of fruits and vegetable is declining while their consumptio­n of meat and eggs is increasing. An FNRI data from 1978 to 2013 revealed that we are eating more rice and meat while cutting down on fish, fruits, and vegetables.

FNRI-NNC’s report released in 2017 also showed that 7 out of 10 households do not meet their dietary energy requiremen­t and that a small portion of households met the estimated average requiremen­t for nutrients (Vitamin A and C, riboflavin, and Thiamine).

Kids are among those who are most affected by these habits, especially that they are passed on to them. Beko aims to tackle the issue by empowering and helping parents on the importance of healthy eating through its advocacy.

“The Eat Like A Pro advocacy is important to us, especially with the issue of childhood malnutriti­on. We want to elevate the growing concerns of parents about the matter by making them realize that it is possible to promote healthy eating habits to support their child’s nutrition without having to compromise the taste of the meals they prepare, regardless of their budget,” said Zapanta.

To know more about Beko’s #EatLikeAPr­o advocacy and Beko Philippine­s, like the Beko Philippine­s fan page (@ BekoPH) or visit the website at www.beko.ph. /

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