RA 11037: Masustansyang Pagkain para sa Batang Pilipino Act

Section 3. Definition of Terms.— As used in this Act, the following terms shall be understood to mean as follows, to wit:

  1. Cycle Menu refers to standardized menus prepared by the national government agencies (NGAs), in coordination with the National Nutrition Council (NNC) and the Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI), which shall be contextualized and drawn up, among others, according to age range, location and/or type of school, and local cultural and/or religious eating preferences: Provided, That such menus shall have as many varieties and selections as may be necessary taking into account its availability in the place or locality where the day care center or school is located;

  2. Fortified Meal refers to a meal with deliberately increased content of essential micronutrients so as to improve the nutritional quality of the food and provide the level of calories and protein as prescribed by the NNC which shall consist of at least one-third. (1⁄3) of the daily requirement based on the Philippine Dietary Reference Intake (PDRI);

  3. Health Examination refers to the examination conducted by NGAs, in coordination with the Department of Health (DOH) and local government units (LGUs) concerned, on the overall condition of the program beneficiary which shall, among others, include the program beneficiary’s height, weight and other ailments, defects or deformities that may need special care or treatment;

  4. National Government Agencies (NGAs) refer to the Department of Education (DepED) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) which shall be the lead agencies in the implementation of the Program for public kindergarten and elementary schools and public day care centers, respectively; and

  5. Undernourished Child refers to a child who has been supplied with less than the minimum amount of foods essential for sound health and growth. For purposes of this Act, it shall include children who are suffering from chronic hunger and malnutrition as well as those who are considered as wasted, severely wasted or stunted under the World Health Organization Child Growth Standards.