NATIONAL RICE AWARENESS MONTH 2022

Описание: Under Proclamation No. 524, s. 2014, NRAM is held every November to raise public awareness on rice, tackle malnutrition and poverty, and achieve rice self-sufficiency.

The public is reminded to avoid wastage to help achieve rice security as the 2018 Household Food Consumption Survey of the Food and Nutrition Research Institute showed that 48g of the total 67g of food waste in a household are cereals and cereal products.

Meanwhile, consumption of brown or unpolished rice is encouraged as it has more fiber, minerals, and vitamins, particularly B vitamins, and has a lower glycemic index than white rice.

Rice produced by our local farmers must also be patronized to support their livelihood and motivate them to continue producing quality rice for the consumers.