Research and Dissertations

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Primary Caregivers on Pinggang Pinoy and its Association on the Diet Diversity of 3–5 Years Old Children in a Public Elementary School in Barangay Biwas, Tanza, Cavite

Assessed the socio-demographic profile and KAP on Pinggang Pinoy of 248 primary caregivers.

• •Identified the dietary diversity of preschool children and its association with their primary caregiver's KAP on Pinggang Pinoy
• •Presented findings at the 2024 Seoul International Congress of Endocrinology and Metabolism, receiving a travel grant for outstanding research

In-Depth Study: AForDaGo Food Truck

Proposed a business plan for a food truck business offering a wide range of nutritious, customizable build-your-own wraps, strategically positioned in bustling areas of school campuses to maximize visibility and attract a broader audience.

• •Presented the business's financial projection with an expected return of 28% annually and a payback period of 3.5 years per 700,000 PHP capital investment

Field Study: Community Nutrition Assessment of Barangay Batong Malake, Los Baños, Laguna

Assessed the nutritional status of 30 children aged 0–59 months, including their household's socio-economic and demographic profile as well as relevant anthropometric and dietary information.

• •Identified the nature and magnitude of the nutrition problem/s among the respondents
• •Determined the causal relationship/s between the prevalence of wasting, stunting, underweight, and overweight forms of malnutrition
• •Recommended seven interventions to address the identified public health problems among the children in Barangay Batong Malake