On July 8, 2022, students of the Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics program of the UST College of Education won awards in the Department of Science and Technology 鈥� Food and Nutrition Research Institute (DOST-FNRI) Undergraduate Student Research Competition. The students orally presented their work in the event, entitled 鈥�Inobasyon at Solusyon sa Bagong Hamon ng Nutrisyon鈥� (Innovation and Solution in the New Challenge of Nutrition).
The two studies were selected for presentation following an initial screening by the board of judges. The titles and the authors are:
- 鈥淭he Experiences of Registered Nutritionist-Dietitians (RND) in the Hospital, Food Industry and Public Health Setting During the Covid-19 Pandemic Crisis in the Philippines: A Qualitative Study鈥� by Trishia D. Afundar (Presenter), Angelica T. Alandy-dy, Bryan D. Borja, Gaena P. Cruz, Shereene N. Ko, Daniel G. Salunga, RND, MSPH, Florimae E. Paimalan, RND, MHPEd
2. 鈥淒evelopment of Nutrition Storybook Series with Learning Activities on the Selected Messages from Ten Kumainments in Promoting Healthy Diet and Active Lifestyle for School-Aged Filipino Children鈥� by Pamela Diane B. Yanga (Presenter), Aria Gaia M. Ambray, Jhon Paolo Steven B. Cajucom Anna Margarita A. Martinez, Aubrie S. Verceles, Daniel G. Salunga, RND, MSPH, Florimae E. Paimalan, RND, MHPEd, Diane S. Mendoza, RND, MSc.
The work of Afundar and company won the first place, earning them a plaque of recognition and a cash prize of Php 15,000. Meanwhile, the work of Yanga鈥檚 group won second place, earning a plaque of recognition and a cash prize of Php 12,000.
The student awardees were accompanied by the Chair of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Asst. Prof. Kathleen N. Cruzada, RND, MPHI, MA.
