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ASSESSMENT ON THE REGULATION OF THE UNHEALTHY FOODS

INSIDE AMPARO HIGH SCHOOL CANTEEN: BASIS FOR POLICY
GUIDELINES AND GOOD GOVERNANCE
PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1
A Thesis Presented to:
Faculty of Accountancy Business and
Management
Amparo High School
City of Caloocan
By:
Mangibin, S.M. Salem, J.W.
Mondejar, T. Selim, K.G.
Paras, M.I.A. Tayao, P.I.
Pioquinto, M.L.O. Torrecampo, R.G.
Ruda, M.R. Yuson, M.J.A.
Salas, H.C.
October 2018
Chapter I
The Problem and its Background
Introduction
“You are what you eat.”
This phrase was the earliest readily identifiable by Jean Anthelme
Brillat-Savarin, in 1826, in his seven-volume book The Physiology of taste
(Culinarylore, 2016).
Unhealthy Foods are any foods that are conducive in maintaining
one’s health. There is a growing concern that junk food availability in
schools has contributed to the childhood obesity epidemic (Datar &
Nicosia, 2013). School Management Canteen should observe the foods
that are being sold to the students.
Adolescent spend more of their time staying in school. The
availability of foods in the school canteen can affect and contribute to the
student’s health. According to Technology and Home Economics (1999),
school environment is one of the factors affecting the proper nutrition of
the adolescents. It also stated that the school can integrate nutrition in
subjects like science, mathematics, social studies, and values education. It
can also offer nutritious foods in school canteen.
The school can enhance children’s skills, knowledge and behaviors
in relation to healthy eating. Children and adolescents are increasingly
targeted by the food industry through aggressive marketing tactics, with

evidence showing that food marketing towards people under 18 is
dominated by unhealthy foods and beverages (Reeve et al., 2018).
One of the concern of DepEd Order 13, S. 2017 or the Policy and
Guidelines on Healthy Foods and Beverage Choices in Schools and
DepEd Offices is to promote and develop healthy eating habits among the
youth and DepEd employees by making available healthy, nutritious and
affordable menu choices, and for setting food standards.
As stated on the DepEd Order 8, S. 2007 also known as the
Revised Implementing Guidelines on the Operation and Management of
School Canteens in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools Policy
Statement 4.4 only nutrient-rich foods such as root crops, noodles, rice
and corn products in native preparation, fruits and vegetables in season,
and fortified food products labeled rich in protein, energy, vitamins and
minerals shall be sold in the school canteen. Beverages shall include milk,
shakes and juices prepared from fruits and vegetables in season.
DepEd warned that any personnel who will violate any provision of
the said guidelines “shall be dealt administratively” as pursuant to its
existing rules and procedure on administrative cases. (Malipot, 2017)
The Nutrition-Friendly Schools Initiative (NFSI) of World Health
Organization (WHO) aims to improve the nutritional status of school-age
children and it is an effective investment for improving educational
outcomes of school children, establishing healthy dietary and physical
activity patterns among young people thereby promoting health and
nutritional well-being and preventing obesity and various non-

communicable diseases, and improving nutrition among adolescent
girls, which in a life course perspective, will benefit the health and nutrition
of the future generation.
According to Dr. Corinna Hawkes, International Food Policy
Research Institute of WHO, schools have become an increasingly
important venue for brand building by food companies. Government
authorities appear more willing to consider restricting food marketing in
schools relative to other platforms.
This study discuss about the assessment on the regulation of
unhealthy foods inside Amparo High School canteen.

Background of the Study
Unhealthy foods, or junk foods, are now affecting students' health.
Researchers found out that these foods affect the health of children.
Obesity and malnutrition are one of the effects of it according to World
Health Organization that's why they urged countries to restrict the
marketing of unhealthy foods in schools and setting food standards to
increase the availability of healthy options.
In response to WHO's order, The Department of Education (2005)
issued the DepEd Order No. 14 S. 2005 entitled "Instruction to Ensure
Consumption of Nutritious and Safe Food Schools" that tells students must
consume nutritious and safe foods in order to have a healthy living.
But Jocelyn R. Uy (2017), reporter of Philippine Daily Inquirer,
stated that the March 17 Memorandum would keep away fat-laden, sugary
and high-sodium foods from canteens in all public elementary and high
schools and DepEd offices to fight malnutrition and obesity among
students.
It cited 2014 National Nutrition Survey by the Food and Nutrition
Research Institute showing that 29.1 percent of Filipino children aged 5 to
10 were underweight while 9.1 percent were overweight.
She also stated that the food policy was also in response to a
recent workshop of the World Health Organization, which urged countries
to restrict the marketing of unhealthy foods in schools. Most of the people
are not aware about the DepEd Order and the Memorandum about the
marketing of unhealthy foods in school canteens. Because of that reason,
the DepEd Officials conducted random inspection in schools' canteen.
The inspection and observation of DepEd became the reason why
they proposed a new order about this issue. The DepEd Order No. 13 S.
2017 or "Policy and Guidelines of Healthy Food and Beverage Choices in
Schools and in DepEd Offices" is made. This order promotes and
develops healthy eating habit among youth and DepEd employees. It also
states that school's officials must set healthy food standards and nutritious
menu for students in their canteen (DepEd, 2017).
Education Secretary Leonor Briones (2017) prohibits marketing of
any kind of junk food and beverages in schools and during school
activities. It also applies to DepEd Officials. The prohibition is part of the
policy and guidelines that is outlined in DepEd Order No. 13 issued on
March 14, 2017.
DepEd Officials are still waiting to the response of schools in
accordance to their orders.

Statement of the Problem
This study will assess the regulation of the unhealthy foods inside selected
public and private schools’ canteen. At the end of the study it is expected
to answer the following questions:
1. What is the demographic profile of the respondent in terms of:
1.1 Gender
1.2 Age
1.3 Educational Attainment
1.4 Income
1.5 BMI
2. What are the factors that may affect the implementation of school
canteen regulation based on:
2.1 The World Health Organization's Standard
2.2 The Department of Education's Statement
2.3 The Studies of Multiple Researcher's
3. What will be the possible effects of unhealthy food prohibition inside
school canteen in terms of:
3.1 Affordability of Food
3.2 Students' Health
3.3 School's Profit
3.4 Canteen's Functionality

4. Is the regulation of unhealthy foods inside Amparo High School canteen
implemented?
5. What policies or guidelines the researchers can craft in order to solve
the existing problem of unhealthy food?

Hypotheses
In considering a study entitled "Assessment on the Regulation of
The Unhealthy Foods Inside Amparo High School Canteen: Basis Policy,
Guidelines and Good Governance.” The researchers formulated two
hypotheses. These are the following:
Ho = unhealthy foods in school canteen can affect one's health.
HA = students spend most of their time staying in school and most of them
buy their foods in the canteen but the researchers noticed that most of the
food they're selling are unhealthy
Scope and Delimitation
This study focuses on the assessment on the regulation of the
unhealthy foods inside selected public and private schools’ canteen.
The respondents of the study are limited to the senior high school
students, Teacher – In – Charge to the canteen management, canteen
staffs and operators.
This research covered only Amparo High School as well as their
canteen staffs and operators.
The researchers will interview a total of 25% of the students in
senior high school of AHS.

Significance of the Study
Selling unhealthy foods in the school canteen is strictly prohibited
and banned by the Department of Education. However, some canteens
are disregarding this. That is why the researchers conduct this study to
prevent and stop this act. This will be important to the following:
To the students. All the right diets should be given as it helps them
to grow mentally and physically. The school's authority also takes special
measures to avoid the unhealthy food from being sold in school (Kumar,
2016)
This study allows the students to be aware about the food they are
eating inside the canteen; if those are healthy or not. It also helps them to
know the effect of unhealthy food in their health and how it affects their
studies.
To the school. They will be mindful of the image it will obtain if ever
an inspection will be conducted in the school canteen and more
specifically, when the observers found out that the food they are selling is
prohibited.
To the parents. They will be conscious about the food that their
children are eating; if their kids are buying healthy foods and drinks. The
canteen might suffer financial loss if the parents decided to prepare
packed meals for their children instead of buying unhealthy food in the
school canteen.
To future researchers. The ideas presented in the study may be
used as a reference data in conducting a research related to the topic.

This will also serve as a local related literature for researchers or students
who are aiming to alter or remove the unhealthy foods in the menu of their
school canteen and change it to a right and healthier menu.

Definition of terms
This is to provide a clearer explanation on the terms used in the
study. The following are defined operationally.
Assessment - Is the ability to assess or evaluate.
Beverages - Are liquids that you can drink.
BMI or Body Mass Index - Is the measurement of body fats based on
your height or weight.
Consumption - Is the act of eating or drinking something.
Governance - The action, function, or power of officials.
Guidelines - A principle used to guide and direct a certain action.
Inspection - An official visit to a officials, to see if rules are being followed
or implemented.
Instruction - A statement that describes how to do something.
Laxity - Unstrictness of rule or condition.
Malnutrition - Is the unbalanced intake of nutrients resulting to poor
health.
Memorandum - An informal written agreement that has not yet become
official.
Nutritious - Having substances that a person needs in order to be
healthy.
Obesity - Is a condition in which excessive accumulation of fats are
stored.
Officials - Are people with positions in different organizations.
Overweight - Exceeding the normal weight of an individual.

Policy - A principle that keeps the action in order.
Prohibits - To order someone not to use or do something.
Promotes - To contribute to the growth or prosperity of an issued order.
Public Schools - Schools controlled by local government unit.
Random - Choosing without a particular plan or pattern.
Regulation - To control or direct according to a rule.
-Conduct regulation for a rule or law.
Schools’ Canteen- Place in which it provides the food needed by the
students and staffs as well. This place also promotes healthy eating habit .
Standards - The level of quality that is considered acceptable or
desirable.
Underweight - Is a condition in which the weight is below normal.
Unhealthy Foods - Foods that are harmful to health.

Chapter II
Review of Related Literature and Studies
This chapter presents the related local literature and studies and
the comprehensive research done by the researchers. This chapter
highlights the prohibition of unhealthy foods inside Amparo High School
canteen.
Local Literature
The DepEd Order 13, S. 2017 or the Policy and Guidelines on
Healthy Foods and Beverage Choices in Schools and DepEd Offices aims
to promote and develop healthy eating habits among the youth and DepEd
employees by making available healthy, nutritious and affordable menu
choices, and for setting food standards.
According to the Inquirer (2017) public schools nationwide were
given three months by the Department of Education (DepEd) to get rid of
refrigerators and other facilities bearing the logo of unhealthy foods as a
part of its bid to promote healthy eating among students and teachers. To
control and reduce the sale of unhealthy foods inside schools’ canteen, the
said order identified the typical forms of marketing to this that will no longer
be allowed in schools. These include advertising through branded vending
machines, refrigerators and ice boxes; signs in school canteens and sports
facilities; sponsorship of sports events and school programs; and
promotion through celebrity endorsements and price discounts or
vouchers as educational rewards (Uy, 2017)

Xianne Arcangel, reporter of CNN Philippines stated that last June
22, Mayor Herbert Bautista of Quezon City released an ordinance that
bans selling of junk food and sugary drinks in all schools in the city. The
ban on the sale and distribution of unhealthy foods and drink covers an
area within a 100-meter perimeter of private and public preparatory,
elementary and high schools in the city. They have a strict implementation
in this kind of situation.
The prohibited food in their city includes processed meat such as
hotdogs, sweet pastry products like cookies and deep fried snacks such as
banana cue.
According to the reporter of Manila Bulletin, Merlina Hernando-
Malipot, the DepEd warned that any personnel who will violate any
provision of the said guidelines “shall be dealt administratively” as
pursuant to its existing rules and procedure on administrative cases.
There are three categories that are explained in “Policy and
Guidelines on Healthy Food and Beverage Choices in Schools and in
DepEd Offices” issued by the Department of Education (DepEd). These
are the green, yellow and red category.
In green category are those that should always be available in the
canteen and “the best choices for a healthy school canteen.” These are
foods and drinks that contain wide range of nutrients, with saturated
fats less than three grams; with no trans-fat; and those that have
lesser added sugar and sodium per serving

While foods under the yellow category should only “be served once
or twice a week only, in small servings, and should be less prominent in
the canteen menu,” according to the DepEd.
DepEd said that foods and drinks under the red category, with
saturated fat more than 5 grams, with trans-fat; added sugar or total
carbohydrates more than 20 grams and those with more than 200 mg
sodium, “should not be served in healthy school canteens,” (Malipot,
2017).
Local Studies
Roland S. Cartagena from De La Salle Araneta University
conducted a study entitled “Are the foods and drinks in your school
canteen healthy? An Assessment of the Nutritional Value of the Foods and
Drinks sold at the School Canteens of De La Salle Araneta University,” he
stated in his review of related literature that there are no substantial
literatures about the nutritional values of foods and drinks offered at school
canteens. But some foreign studies supported this study.
He cited that the World Health Organization (WHO) reports on diet,
nutrition and prevention of chronic diseases pointed out that consumption
of energy-dense foods which are foods that have high fat or sugar content
could highly influence weight gain and overweight.
He also cited, Tanchoco et al. (2006) that the study in the
Philippines on childhood obesity reveals children in private schools are

prone to this because they are exposed to calorie-rich foods and
sedentary behavior at home and in school.
The 2012 Nutritional Guidelines for Filipinos have similarly advised
the consumption of more fruits and vegetables in the Filipino diet and limit
the intake of foods that are high in fats, sugar and salt (Cartagena, 2014).
According to the Healthy Canteen Kit−Canteen Manual with good
management and marketing practices, a canteen can provide healthy and
affordable foods. They also added that the school canteen is a small
business and it requires good management practices to be efficient and
successful.
The Canteen Manual also enumerates the effective canteen
management. These are the following:
a. everyone involved knows its goals and objectives and is familiar
with its policies
b. canteen staff and committee develop an implementation plan to
achieve policy goals
c. day-to-day operational procedures are structured and enforced
d. staff are adequately trained and supervised
e. staff carry out efficient stock management, accounting and
financial procedures
f. staff are familiar with and comply with relevant legal
requirements regarding food safety and occupational health and
safety standards
It is stated in their Role of The School Council that many school
councils are now recognizing that an important aim of the canteen, in
addition to being financially viable, is to provide nutritious foods
and promote healthy eating and this aim should be acknowledged in the
canteen policy.
Conceptual Framework
Students tend to buy unhealthy foods inside the school primarily
because of a few reasons. They lack of knowledge and understanding of
what would be the effects of junk foods to their body, they don't know what
is considered healthy or unhealthy. Sometimes, options of better nutritious
are offered in the canteen but they are less appealing to the eyes of the
students. Healthy food tends to be the last option when deciding where the
limited amounts of money of students should go.

Research Paradigm
Input Process Output

•Selling of Utilization of DESIGN A
unhealthy the: GUIDE and
foods give
•Questionna information
•Profile ire, interview about the
and and effects of
background observation unhealthy
to the foods and
of the respondents
canteen policies to
and •Analyzing resolve
canteen the data issues
staff about the
effects to it
to the
•Effects of students
unhealthy
foods
Chapter III
Research Methodology
This chapter presents the research design, locale of the study, and
the population and sampling sizes that the researchers use in conducting
the study.
Research Design
The study used Causal-Comparative or Quasi-Experimental method
of design to determine the effects of unhealthy foods inside public school’s
canteen if they are abiding the rules and regulations of the DepEd.
Locale of the Research
The researchers chose to conduct the study in the canteen of
Amparo High School, their own public school.
The Respondents
The respondents of this study are the following:
1. Senior High School Learners of Amparo High School (AHS).
2. Canteen Staffs and Management of Amparo High School
3. Teacher – In – Charge
Population and Sampling Sizes
Out of 234 students of Amparo High School the researchers
gathered 25% of it. Their canteen staffs and management are also
included.
Purposive Sampling is used in conducting this study. This type of
Non-Probability Sampling is selected based on characteristics of a
population and the objective of the study. In this sampling method, the
respondents are all invited to participate.
Research Instrument
Questionnaire is the research instrument used by the researchers in
this study. It involves a series of question that makes use of checklist and
rating scales and designed to obtain the information on the study.
The questionnaire was developed by identifying what information
should obtain, knowing the respondents and reviewing the literature.
Data Gathering Procedure
Gathering of respondents
Answering the questionnaire
Data analysis and conclusion

Data Analysis Procedure
The researchers will provide the questionnaire for the respondents
of the study to obtain the necessary information.
The handling of the questionnaire will be given by the researchers
personally to the respondents. After answering the questions and filling the
necessary information the researchers will collect the questionnaire. The
answers per question will be recorded, counted and computed to formulate
an analysis. This procedure will be used both in private and public school.
The gathered data information will be the basis if the hypothesis of
the researchers is proven to be true. This will also serve as a guide to
answer the questions in the study.

Statistical Treatment of Data
The researchers will use the Percentage statistical treatment to
interpret the data effectively.
A. Percentage distribution: it will use to determine the frequency
and percentage distribution of the respondents.
Formula: % = (F/N) 100
Where:
% is the percentage
F is the frequency
N is the total number of respondents
100 is the constant value

CHAPTER IV
Presentation, Analysis, and Interpretation of Data:
The demographic profile of the student respondents of Amparo high
school in terms of:
Gender
Male
Female
The percentage of female respondents is 72.9% while 27.1% is the male
respondents.
Age
16 y.o.
17 y.o.
18 y.o.
19y.o.
55.9% of the respondents are 16 years old, 33.9% is 17 years old, 8.5% is
18 years old and 1.7% is 19 years old. The age of the respondents is
ranging from 16 – 19 years old
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Underweight
Normal
Overweight
No answer
The percentage of underweight students is 22%, normal is 33.9%,
overweight is 8.5% and 35.6% has no answer.
The answers of the respondents on the questions:
1.
Buying of foods in the canteen
Always
Sometimes
Seldom
Rarely
Frequency Rank
Always 13.6% 1
Sometimes 54.2 2
Seldom 3.4 3
Rarely 28.8 4
2.
Level of awareness in the negative effects

of unhealthy foods
Strongly aware
Less Aware
Aware
Not Aware
Moderately Aware
Frequency Rank
Strongly aware 42.4% 1
Less aware 5.1% 2
Aware 42.4% 3
Not Aware 3.4% 4
Moderately Aware 6.8% 5
3.
Reasons for patronizing unhealthy food in

the canteen
Affordable
Don't have time to bring

packed lunch
Others
Frequency Rank
Affordable 27.1% 1
Don’t have time to 37.3% 2

bring packed lunch
Others 35.6% 3
Top 3 Foods Students Often Buy in the School Canteen
(Amparo High School)
Biscuits 45.8%
Junkfoods 25.4%
Softdrinks 22%
The demographic profile of the student respondents of Mother of Divine
Grace Academy in terms of:
Gender
Male
Female
Frequency Rank
Male 50% 1
Female 50% 2
Age
16 y.o.
17 y.o.
Frequency Rank
16 years old 50% 1
17 years old 50% 2

Body Mass Index (BMI)
Normal
No Answer
Frequency Rank
Normal 60% 1
No Answer 40% 2
The answers of the respondents on the questions:
1.
Buying of Foods in the Canteen
Always
Sometimes
Seldom
Frequency Rank
Always 10% 1
Sometimes 70% 2
Seldom 20% 3
2.
Level of awareness in the negative effects

of unhealthy foods
Strongly Aware
Aware
Moderately Aware
Frequency Rank
Strongly Aware 30% 1
Aware 40% 2
Moderately Aware 30% 3
3.
C. Reasons for patronizing unhealthy food

in the canteen
Affordable
Don't have time to bring

packed lunch
Others
Frequency Rank
Affordable 30% 1
Don’t have time to 30% 2

bring packed lunch
Others 40% 3
Top 3 Foods Students Often Buy in the School Canteen
(Mother of Divine Grace Academy)
Junkfoods 40%
Food for lunch and Biscuits 30%
Softdrinks and snacks 20%

Chapter V
Summary, Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations
Summary
This study aims to assess the regulation of unhealthy foods inside
selected public and private schools canteen.
Specifically, it aims to answer the following questions:
1. What is the demographic profile of the respondent in terms of:
1.1 Gender
1.2 Age
1.3 Educational Attainment
1.4 School Enrolled
1.5 BMI
- Based on the survey and its findings the female respondents are
greater than the male respondents. The age of the participants in to study
is ranging from 16 – 19 years old. 58 students come from the public school
while 10 students come from the private school. Both respondents from
different schools are senior high school learners. In both schools most of
the students BMI is normal.
2. What are the factors that may affect the implementation of school
canteen regulation based on:
2.1 The World Health Organization's Standard
2.2 The Department of Education's Statement
2.3 The Studies of Multiple Researcher's
- Based on the survey and its findings one of the factors that may
affect the implementation of school canteen regulation is the food choice
of the students. According to the survey they choose to buy unhealthy
foods because of its affordability.
3. What will be the possible effects of unhealthy food prohibition inside
school canteen in terms of:
3.1 Affordability of Food
3.2 Students' Health
3.3 School's Profit
3.4 Canteen's Functionality
- Based on the survey and its findings the possible effects of
unhealthy food prohibition inside school canteen in terms of student’s
health, it can decrease the number of students who are underweight and
overweight. The school’s profit can also increase if the school will strictly
implement the regulation about this.
4. Is the regulation of unhealthy foods inside public and private schools'
canteen implemented?
- Based on the survey and findings the regulation is not strictly
implemented because junkfoods and softdrinks are included in the top
3 foods often buy in the school canteen.
5. What policies or guidelines the researchers can craft in order to solve
the existing problem of unhealthy food?
-Based on the survey and findings, the researchers come up with the
guidelines prohibition of unhealthy foods inside schools canteen. For
the canteen staffs and operator they should promote healthy eating
habits among students and teachers.
Findings
The results revealed that many of the students are aware about the
said prohibition of the Department of Education regarding unhealthy foods
inside school canteen but still prefer to buy those because of its
convenience and affordability. The canteen staffs prefer to sell junk food
because that kind of food is more appealing to the eyes of the students.
Conclusion
We therefore conclude that the prohibition of unhealthy foods in the
two schools that the researchers studied are not implementing the
regulation of Department of Education (DepEd) about this kind of matter.
Since the students spend more of their time in schools they often buy
foods in the canteen if their packed lunch has already eaten. Affordability
of foods and students food choice are the factors that affect the
implementation of the DepEd regulation.
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August 15, 2018
Dear Respondents,
We, the SHS of Amparo High School from ABM strand, is currently
conducting a research entitled “Assessment on the Regulation of the
Unhealthy Foods Inside Amparo High Schools Canteen: Basis for
Policy Guidelines and Good Governance.” We’re asking for your time
and help in this study. Rest assured for the personal information
confidentiality.
We are very grateful for your honest response and valuable time.
Your cooperation is highly appreciated.
Respectfully yours,
The researchers
Canteen Staff
Name:________________________________ Gender:_______ _
Educational Attainment:________________ Income:________
School Enrolled:______________________ BMI:___________
Age:_____
A. Are you aware about the DepEd order prohibiting unhealthy food in
the canteen?
☐ Yes ☐ No
B. Are you the one who are responsible in the canteen operation?
☐ Yes ☐ No
C. If ever you are aware about the said order, why do still choose to
sell unhealthy foods?
☐ Because more students choose to buy unhealthy foods.

☐ Because it is more affordable in the grocery stores.
☐ Others, please specify_____________________________
August 15, 2018
Dear Respondents,
confidentiality.
Respectfully yours,
The researchers
Canteen Operator
Name:________________________________ Gender:_______ _
Age:_____
A. Are you aware about the DepEd order prohibiting unhealthy food in
the canteen?
☐ Yes ☐ No
B. Who are the teacher/person responsible in the canteen operation?
In-charge Name:_________________ Position:______________
C. Is there any inspection conducted in Amparo High School canteen?

☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes when?
☐ 1 year ago ☐ 2 years ago ☐ 3 years ago
☐ 4 years ago ☐ 5 years ago ☐ others, please specify
August 15, 2018
Dear Respondents,
confidentiality.
Respectfully yours,
The researchers
Students
Name:________________________________ Gender:_______ _
Age:______
A. Buying foods in the canteen

☐ Always ☐ Sometimes
☐Seldom/ once a week ☐ Rarely/ once a month
B. Level of awareness in the negative effects of unhealthy foods
☐ Strongly aware ☐ Aware ☐ Moderately aware

☐ Less aware ☐ Not aware
C. Reasons for patronizing unhealthy food in the canteen
☐ Because it is more affordable

☐ Because I don’t have time to bring packed lunch
☐ Others, please specify

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Senior High School Department

ASSESSMENT ON THE REGULATION OF THE UNHEALTHY FOODS

A Thesis Presented to:

Faculty of Accountancy Business and

Senior High School Department

Amparo High School

Mangibin, S.M. Salem, J.W.

Mondejar, T. Selim, K.G.

Paras, M.I.A. Tayao, P.I.

Pioquinto, M.L.O. Torrecampo, R.G.

Ruda, M.R. Yuson, M.J.A.

The Problem and its Background

“You are what you eat.”

This phrase was the earliest readily identifiable by Jean Anthelme

Brillat-Savarin, in 1826, in his seven-volume book The Physiology of taste

Unhealthy Foods are any foods that are conducive in maintaining

one’s health. There is a growing concern that junk food availability in

schools has contributed to the childhood obesity epidemic (Datar &

Nicosia, 2013). School Management Canteen should observe the foods

that are being sold to the students.

Adolescent spend more of their time staying in school. The

student’s health. According to Technology and Home Economics (1999),

school environment is one of the factors affecting the proper nutrition of

subjects like science, mathematics, social studies, and values education. It

can also offer nutritious foods in school canteen.

The school can enhance children’s skills, knowledge and behaviors

in relation to healthy eating. Children and adolescents are increasingly

targeted by the food industry through aggressive marketing tactics, with

evidence showing that food marketing towards people under 18 is

dominated by unhealthy foods and beverages (Reeve et al., 2018).

Guidelines on Healthy Foods and Beverage Choices in Schools and

youth and DepEd employees by making available healthy, nutritious and

affordable menu choices, and for setting food standards.

As stated on the DepEd Order 8, S. 2007 also known as the

Revised Implementing Guidelines on the Operation and Management of

School Canteens in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools Policy

and corn products in native preparation, fruits and vegetables in season,

shakes and juices prepared from fruits and vegetables in season.

the said guidelines “shall be dealt administratively” as pursuant to its

existing rules and procedure on administrative cases. (Malipot, 2017)

The Nutrition-Friendly Schools Initiative (NFSI) of World Health

Organization (WHO) aims to improve the nutritional status of school-age

children and it is an effective investment for improving educational

outcomes of school children, establishing healthy dietary and physical

activity patterns among young people thereby promoting health and

nutritional well-being and preventing obesity and various non-

communicable diseases, and improving nutrition among adolescent

of the future generation.

According to Dr. Corinna Hawkes, International Food Policy

Research Institute of WHO, schools have become an increasingly

important venue for brand building by food companies. Government

authorities appear more willing to consider restricting food marketing in

schools relative to other platforms.

This study discuss about the assessment on the regulation of

unhealthy foods inside Amparo High School canteen.

Background of the Study

Unhealthy foods, or junk foods, are now affecting students' health.

Obesity and malnutrition are one of the effects of it according to World

Health Organization that's why they urged countries to restrict the

marketing of unhealthy foods in schools and setting food standards to

increase the availability of healthy options.

In response to WHO's order, The Department of Education (2005)