Poster: Healthy Cooking Practices

Abstract

In order to promote dietary diversity and good cooking practices, FAO identified Pyit Taing Htaung, a well-known traditional Myanmar toy, to be a symbol of good health and nutrition. Pyit Taing Htaung, means the one who “always lands on his feet when thrown”. It is also called Tumbling Kelly or billycan. Usually it is made by teak wood. Myanmar people like it as they believe they can overcome their problems by standing up like Pyit Taing Htaung. The character exudes positivity and is accepted by people across all communities in Myanmar. Location: a typical local kitchen showing traditional setting, different utensils. Pyit Taing Htaung is in the kitchen cooking delicious food with some children/adults. Pyit Taing Htaung is giving useful advices on cooking practices while adults (men and women) and one old woman –grandmother-) are preparing food. Messages to be delivered: - Eat freshly cooked - Limit oil, salt, sugar use (no MSGs) - Use meat, pulses, fish, vegetable broths and slices of fruits to enhance the flavor of the food - Clean fruits and vegetables thoroughly before chopping and cooking them - Use different chopping boards for vegetables/fruits and meat/fish each time - Wash your hands thoroughly before cooking and eating