PRESS RELEASE
Knorr’s
“Lutong Nanay” Nutrition Program Battles Malnutrition
According
to Food and Nutrition Research Institute of the DOST, at least 5 million
children are malnourished in the Philippines. It’s a staggering number that
shows the issue is closer to home than we think.
Wanting
to take urgent action, Knorr, a brand committed to enhancing Filipino meals,
started its “Lutong Nanay” Nutrition Program in various barangays and
communities nationwide. In the fight against malnutrition, Knorr promotes the
importance of healthy meals prepared by moms for their kids.
Knorr
partnered with Kabisig ng Kalahi for the Metro Manila leg of the initiative, to
build a sustainable nutrition program that goes beyond simply distributing
food. With simple, easy to follow, healthy meals, moms also learn to provide
their kids with delicious and nutritious dishes.
Knorr
recently visited two barangays in Smokey Mountain, Barangay 101 and Barangay
128, with its ambassadors. Dimples Romana, Danica Sotto-Pingris and Sari Jorge
joined forces to help educate moms and children the importance of a healthy
diet for the family. Over a meal of afritada, they also shared their personal
experiences, cooking secrets and how they entice their
kids to eat a healthy, balanced meal with the help of Knorr.
“It
was a beautiful experience na makasama ang katulad kong Knorr Lutong Nanay moms
together with our children in sending out a message to all the other Filipino
moms like us to join in our fight against malnutrition,” said Dimples Romana.
Meanwhile,
ambassadors Carmina Villaroel and Chesca Kramer joined Knorr at the Cardinal
Sin Village. Mothers and children collectively learned the importance of a
vigorous diet for the family. The
program was a good exchange of insights, experience and learnings not only from
the ambassador, but from resident mothers as well.
“Feeding
our families nutritious food doesn’t have to be expensive. What’s important is
that we give them a well-balanced meal every day,” says Carmina Villaroel.
As the theme of sharing
experiences and learnings continued, one mother shared, “Ngayon, kaya ko nang magluto ng pagkain na hindi lang masarap,
masustansya pa.” Another participant shared how she realized the
importance of preparing healthier meals for her family by incorporating
vegetables in their meal plan unlike before, where they usually prepare meals
with minimal consideration to nutritional value.
With
the help of Knorr’s Lutong Nanay nutrition program, more and more moms are
inspired, motivated and informed about how important it is to serve healthy
meals for their family. It’s a long way to go but Knorr’s ongoing program is a
big step towards fighting malnutrition in Filipino children.
Knorr
continues to empower Filipinos to cook flavorful, nutritious and affordable meals
everyday. It emphasizes that moms are the pillars to help alleviate
malnutrition. Together, Knorr’s Lutong Nanay dishes and moms can diminish this
issue that affects so many Filipinos, one mom-cooked meal at a time.
To
take an active role in alleviating malnutrition, EVERYONE IS INVITED TO JOIN Knorr and its partners
for the first Lutong Nanay Nutrition Program Food Fair:
Knorr Lutong
Nanay Food Fair
Saturday, 24 October 2015 at 4:30 PM
Mercato
Centrale, 7th Ave cor. 25th St.
Bonifacio
Global City, Taguig City
Proceeds will go to the Knorr Lutong Nanay Nutrition Program and
its partners, World Food Program and Kabisig.
To
know more about this cause and join us in helping alleviate malnutrition in the
Philippines, visit www.knorr.com.ph and follow Knorr Philippines on social media:
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