Dr. Carrisa C. Dimacali Lourdes Solidum-Montevirgen

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1 Dr. Carrisa C. Dimacali Lourdes Solidum-Montevirgen 11/18/ Experts Admit Food Prices & Mass Hunger for the Poor Will Continue for The Next Decade Published May 29, :09 AM From: Organic Consumers Association The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) noted that latest Food Outlook indicates that the food import bill of Low Income Food Deficit Countries (LIFDCs) is expected to reach US$169 billion in 2008, 40 percent more than in FAO calls the sustained rise in imported food expenditures for vulnerable country groups 'a worrying development,' and says that by the end of 2008 their annual food import basket could cost four times as much as it did in /18/2008 2

850M go to bed hungry 11/18/2008 3 Global Warming Greater amounts of water being evaporated but

high heat zones and desertification in others do not afford good agricultural opportunities The world

2 850M go to bed hungry 11/18/ Global Warming Greater amounts of water being evaporated but rainfall may be concentrated in certain areas while leaving others desertified Extra heavy rains or high heat zones and desertification in others do not afford good agricultural opportunities The world will be hotter and drier. Evaporation will increase adding to moisture stress on plants and to drought 11/18/2008 4

3 Food Crisis Cost of buying food increases Temperature increase of more than 3ºC may cause prices to increase by up to 40 percent (UN 20007) The poor and the children are the most vulnerable to food shortages Nutrition losses will hurt children for a lifetime (UN 2007) We have to meet the nutritional needs of millions of affected children 11/18/ United Nations Slow-growing supply, low stocks and supply shocks at a time of surging demand for feed, food, and fuel have led to drastic price increases Soaring world food prices threaten to push poor people even deeper into poverty. This spells disaster for millions of people in developing countries, many who live in absolute poverty 11/18/2008 6

4 What will be the future? 11/18/ Hunger Situation South Asia with the largest number of hungry, accounted for 36 percent of all the hungry and undernourished in the developing world. Malnutrition is far more prevalent in Asia, affecting about three times more people than in Africa. 11/18/2008 8

The World Food Program Food assistance branch of the UN is the world s largest humanitarian agency. It runs school feeding programs that reach 22 million children in over 70 countries.

5 The World Food Program Food assistance branch of the UN is the world s largest humanitarian agency. It runs school feeding programs that reach 22 million children in over 70 countries. Food attracts hungry children to school, the feeding program gives these kids an education that helps lift them out of poverty. Children get at least one nutritious meal a day. Take-home rations for families are given. These give parents an incentive to send their kids to school, rather than out to work. 11/18/ Moringa,, Tiny Leaves: Enormous benefits One of the World s most valuable plant: A powerful tool to combat global malnutrition (Vietmeyer, US Nat Academy of Science, 2005) 11/18/

6 Proximate Composition of Moringa Leaves mg/per 100g EP Calories Carbohydrates Fiber Fat Protein Fresh Leaves 92 cal 12.5 g 0.9g 1.7g 6.7 g Dry Leaves 205cal 38.2 g 19.2 g 2.3 g 27.1 g Nutritional contents vary according to varieties, season, location, climate, soil conditions Vitamin/Mineral Fresh Leaves Dried Leaves Thiamine Riboflavin Niacin Copper Magnesium Phosphorus Zinc (mg/per 100g EP) 11/18/ Vit a, mg Vit C, mg Calcium,mg Iron, mg Potassium,mg Protein,g Moringa Leaves compared to Common Foods (mg/per 100g EP) Food Fresh Leaves Dried leaves Carrots 1.8 mg Oranges Milk 120 mg 440 2,003 Spinach Banana ,324 Yogurt /18/

7 Gram for gram comparison with fresh Moringa leaves 11/18/ Gram for gram comparison with dried leaves 11/18/

8 Arginine Histidine Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalnine Threonine Tryptophan Valine Amino Acid Content of Moringa Leaves (mg per 100g EP) Fresh Leaves Dried Leaves 1, ,950 1, ,388 1, ,063 11/18/ Campden, et al, Food Research Association, UK, 2001 Case Study: Malnutrition in SENEGAL (WHO) In , moringa leaf powder was used to prevent or cure malnutrition in pregnant or breast-feeding women and their children Conclusions: Children increased their weight and improved over all health Pregnant women recovered from anemia Breast feeding women increased their production of milk Suggested dosage of leaf powder: 1 T 3 T or 8-24 g a day depending on nutritional needs (Trees for Life, 2005) 11/18/

9 The Miracle Vegetable A rich, inexpensive source of micronutrients Due to its high vitamin A, C, and E, which are potent antioxidants, malunggay is a very good quencher of unstable free radicals that can react with molecules that cause aging Promotes good eyesight, digestion, facilitates bowel movement, and is a cure for stomach ache It helps alleviate scurvy, asthma, earache, headaches It is also used to cleanse wounds and ulcers. 11/18/ The Miracle Vegetable Contains all the essential amino acids to build strong and healthy bodies - Rare for a plant source Leaves are incomparable as a source of the sulfurcontaining amino acids methionine and cysteine High in calcium and magnesium for bone formation. Lactating mothers need more magnesium and calcium in their diet. Rich in folate, iron and omega 3 for fetal development 11/18/

10 Malunggay Contains the phytochemical niaziminin, which is found to prevent the development of cancer cells (Faizi et al., 1992) The first naturally-occuring thiocarbamates, novel hypotensive agents niazinin A, niazinin B, niazimicin and niaziminin A and B were isolated from malunggay. Pterygospermin is anti-bacterial and fungicidal with LD to 400 mg/kg body weight 11/18/ Other Studies Antihypertensive activity (D. Angi, Pharmaceutical biology 40.2, 2002; Faizi, S. et al hypotensive glycosides from moringa leaves (Phytochemistry 38.4, 1995:957) Anti-cholesterogenic (Ghasi s et al, J of Ethnopharmacology 69.1, 2000, 21-26) Anti-tumour (Murakami A, et al Planta Medica, 64.4, 1998, ) Anti-ulcer (Pal, S., et al, Phytotheraphy Research, 9.6, 1995: 463) Liver protecting (J of Medicinal Food 5.3, 2002: ) 11/18/

Sustansyang Budbod 11/18/2008 21 Sustansyang Budbod (1 tablespoon, 10 g) camote, monggo, malunggay Nutrition Facts %

11 Sustansyang Budbod 11/18/ Sustansyang Budbod (1 tablespoon, 10 g) camote, monggo, malunggay Nutrition Facts % Moisture 5-7% Daily Protein 19% Fat Value1.3% Iron 9 mg Vitamin A 110 ug Vitamin C 76 mg Calcium 300mg Potassium 73 mg 11/18/

12 Costing Cost of 1 tablespoon (10g) SB Budbod P /18/ SB Polvoron toasted flour, camote, monggo, sugar, milk, margarine, malunggay 11/18/

11/18/2008 25 SB Choco Drink Powder (20 g) sugar,

13 SB Biscuit Sandwich flour, sugar, milk, margarine, egg, camote, monggo, kalabasa, malunggay 11/18/ SB Choco Drink Powder (20 g) sugar, milk, cocoa, vanilla, camote, monggo, malunggay 11/18/

Junk food no more: vegetable enriched snacks Corn based snack food fortified with dried vegetables 11/18/2008 27 SB Moringa Juice Concentrate (1000 ml) water, sugar, citrus juice,

14 Junk food no more: vegetable enriched snacks Corn based snack food fortified with dried vegetables 11/18/ SB Moringa Juice Concentrate (1000 ml) water, sugar, citrus juice, malunggay, natural flavors Nutrition Facts Calories 90 Fat 0 Sodium 8 mg Potassium 90 mg Calcium 110 mg Carbohydrates 20 g Protein 3 g Iron 3% of DV Vit A 10% Vit C 100% 11/18/

Costing Cost per 1000 ml Concentrate P 162.75 Cost per glass (240 ml) P 3.

15 Costing Cost per 1000 ml Concentrate P Cost per glass (240 ml) P /18/ Nutritionally well-balanced, providing the needed calories, protein, carbohydrates, fats and other nutrients Offers convenient nutrition and fullness Easy to prepare, no need to cook; may or may not add water Affordable but of very good quality 11/18/

Using locally available materials, will also help in economic growth and uplift the lives of our farmers and people in the countryside Can be distributed to different public schools, health and day

16 Using locally available materials, will also help in economic growth and uplift the lives of our farmers and people in the countryside Can be distributed to different public schools, health and day care centers, and other groups. Feeding can also be conducted in the most depressed areas of Quezon City 11/18/ This product can be used for : - Nutrition feeding - Disaster mitigation - Food security - Livelihood programs 11/18/

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