BASIC NUTRI QUIZ 2

• The history of Filipino diets is a rich tapestry influenced by a blend of indigenous, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese and American cultures. Traditional Filipino diets were shaped by the archipelago's abundant natural resources and the cultural exchanges brought about by centuries of trade and colonization.
• PRE-COLONIAL ERA

  • Agricultural Practices: Before the arrival of colonizers, Filipinos were already practicing agriculture. They cultivated rice, root crops, and various fruits and vegetables.
• PRE-COLONIAL ERA


  Seafood and Livestock: Due to the archipelagic nature of the Philippines, seafood played a significant role in the diet. Livestock, such as chickens and pigs, were also raised.
• SPANISH COLONIAL ERA


  The spanish colonization introduced various foods to the philippines including tomato, potato, corn and various spices
• SPANISH COLONIZATION ERA (1521-1898)


  Hispanic Cuisine influenced Filipino culinary tradition, leading to the development of adobo, escabeche, and morcon.
• American Colonial Period (1898-1946)


  Fast food chain were introduced and diet was shifted to western diet with increased consumption of meat, dairy, and sugar,
• American Colonial Period (1898-1946)


  There was an effort to address malnutrition and improve public health were inititated.
• Japanese Occupation (1942-1945) 


  This period saw the emergence of creative ways to use available ingredients, and Filipinos learned to adapt their diets with limited resources.
• Post-War Period to Present

  Economic growth and urbanization led to changes in lifestyle and dietary habits. Processed and convenience foods became more prevalent.
• Post-War Period to Present


  the rise of fast-food chains and the availability of a wide range of international products, have further diversified Filipino diets.
• Cultural and Regional Variations


  The Philippines has a diverse culinary landscape with distinct regional dishes and ingredients.
• Eat a variety of foods
• Consume milk products and other calcium-rich foods for healthy bones and teeth
• Eat more greens and fruits everyday to get essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber
• Be physically active
• Limit intake of salty, fried, fatty, and sugar rich foods