Sex: Male

Education:

• University of Santo Tomas , Espana Manila, Philippines, Doctor of Medicine , 1956
• College of Public Health, University of the Philippines , Manila, Philippines, Master in Public Health, 1964
• London School of Hygiene, United Kingdom and Tropical Medicine, London University, Diploma in Nutrition, 1966
• Ibadan University , Nigeria, Certificate of Applied Nutrition , 1966

Field of Specialization:

Medicine, Nutrition

Researches:

Smitasiri, S., Solon, F.S., (2005) Implementing preventive iron-folic acid supplementation among women of reproductive age in some Western Pacific countries: possibilities and challenges Nutrition Rev Volume 63(2)

Solon, F.S., (2006) Good governance for nutrition in the Philippines: Elements, experience, and lessons learned Food Nutr Bull Volume 27

Wambangco-Tengco, L.S., Solon, F.S., (2004) Nutritional status, dietary intake and soil transmitted helminthiasis among school children in selected rural villages in the Philippines The Philippine Journal of Nutrition Volume 5(1-4)\

Ribaya-Mercado, J., Solon, F.S., Fermin, L.S., Perfecto, M.C.S., Solon, J.A.A., Dolnikowski, G.G., Russell, R.M., (2004) Dietary vitamin A intakes of Filipino elders with adequate or low liver vitamin A concentrations as assessed by the deuterated-retinol-dilution method: implications for dietary requirements American Journal Clinical Nutrition Volume 79

Munger, R.G., Sauberlich, H.E., Corcoran, C., Nepomuceno, B., Daack-Hirsch, S., Solon, F.S. , (2004) Maternal vitamin B-6 and folate status and risk of oral cleft birth defects in the Philippines Birth Defects Res A Clin Mol Teratol Volume 70(7)

Ribaya-Mercado, J.D., Maramag, C.C., Tengco, L.W., Dolnikowski, G.G., Blumberg, J.B., Solon, F.S. , (2007) Carotene-rich plant foods ingested with minimal dietary fat enhance the total-body vitamin A pool size in Filipino schoolchildren as assessed by stable-isotope-dilution methodology American Journal Clinical Nutrition Volume 85

Risonar, M.G., Rayco-Solon, P., Tengco, L.W., Sarol, J.N., Paulino, L.S., Solon, F.S., (2008) Effectiveness of redesigned iron supplementation delivery system for pregnant women in Negros Occidental, Philippines Public Health Nutrition Volume 27

Maramag, C.C., Tengco, L.W., Rayco-Solon, P., Solon, J.A., Maglalang, H.C., Solon, F.S., (2007) Stability of iodine in iodized fresh and aged salt exposed in simulated market conditions Food and Nutrition Bulletin Volume 28(4)

Tamura, T., Munger, R.G., Nepomuceno, B., Corcoran, C., Cembrano, J., Solon, F., (2007) Maternal plasma pyridoxal 5 phosphate concentrations and risk of isolated oral clefts in the Philippines Birth Defects Res A Clin Mol Teratol Volume 79(4)

Tamura, T., Munger, R.G., Corcoran, C., Bacayao, J.Y., Nepomuceno, B., Solon, F., (2005) Plasma zinc concentrations of mothers and the risk of nonsyndromic oral clefts in their children: a case-control study in the Philippines Birth Defects Res A Clin Mol Teratol Volume 73(9)

Solon, F.S., Fermin, L.S., Bolima, A.A., Pastores, M.C.F., (2005) Monitoring of iron in fortified flour in selected flour mills Philippine Journal of Nutrition Volume 52

Tengco, L.W., Rayco-Solon, P., Solon, J.A., Sarol, J.N., Solon, F.S., (2008) Determinants of anemia among preschool children in the Philippines Journal of the American College of Nutrition Volume 27(2)

Risonar, M.G., Tengco, L.W., Rayco-Solon, P., Solon, F.S., (2008) The effect of school-based weekly iron supplementation among anemic schoolchildren in the Philippines European Journal of Clinical Nutrition Volume 62(8)

Ribaya-Mercado, J., Solon, F.S., Dallal, G.E., Solomons, N.W., Fermin, L.S., Mazariegos, M. , (2003) Quantitative assessment of total body stores of vitamin A in adults with the use of a 3-d deuterated-retinol-dilution procedure American Journal Clinical Nutrition Volume 77

Solon, F.S., Sarol, Jr. J.N., Bernardo, A.B.I., Solon, J.A.A., Mehansho, H., Fermin, L.S., Wambangco, L.S., Juhlin, K.D. , (2003) Effect of a multiple-micronutrient-fortified fruit powder beverage on the nutritional status, physical fitness, and cognitive performance of schoolchildren in the Philippines Food Nutrition Bulletin Volume 24

Solon, F.S., Sanchez, L.F., Wambangco, L.S. , (2000) Strengths and weaknesses of the food fortification program for the elimination of vitamin A Food Nutrition Bulletin Volume 21(2)

Ribaya-Mercado, J.D., Solon, F.S., Solon, M.A., Perfecto, M.C.S., Tang, G., Solon, J.A.A., Fjeld, C.R., Russell, R.M. , (2000) Bioconversion of plant carotenoid to vitamin A in Filipino school-aged children varies inversely with vitamin A status American Journal Clinical Nutrition Volume 72

Solon, F.S., Klemm, R.D.W., Sanchez, L.F., Darnton-Hill, I., Craft, N.E., Christian, P., West, Jr. K.P., , (2000) Efficacy of vitamin A fortified wheat flour bun on vitamin A status of Filipino schoolchildren American Journal Clinical Nutrition Volume 72

Tupasi, T.E., Radhakrishna, S., Co, V.M., Villa, M.L.A., et. al., (2000) Bacillary disease and health seeking behavior among Filipinos with symptoms of tuberculosis: implications for control International Journal Tuberculusis Volume 4

Tupasi, T.E., Radhakrishna, S., Pascual, M.L., Quelapio, M.I.D., Villa, M.L., et al., (2000) BCG coverage and the annual risk of tuberculosis infection over a 14-year period in the Philippines assessed from the Nationwide Prevalence Surveys International Journal Tuberculoses Lung Disease Volume 4(3)

Tupasi, T.E., Radhakrishna, S., Quelapio, M.I.D., et al., (2000) Tuberculosis in the urban poor settlements in the Philippines International Journal Tuberculuses Lung Disease Volume 4(1)

Solon, F.S., (2000) Food fortification in the Philippines: policies, programs, issues and prospects Food Nutrition Bulletin Volume 21(4)

Tupasi, T.E., Radhakrishna, S., Rivera, A.B., Pascual, M.L.G., Quelapio, M.I.D., et al., (1999) The 1997 National Tuberculosis Prevalence Survey in the Philippines International Journal Tuberculuses Lung Disease Volume 3(6)

Solon, F.S., (1998) History of fortification of margarine with vitamin A in the Philippines Food Nutrition Bulletin Volume 19(2)

Solon, F.S. , (1997) Developing a National Training Pyramid Food Nutrition Bulletin Volume 18(2)

Solon, F.S., et. al., (1996) Effect of vitamin A fortified margarine on the vitamin A status of preschool Filipino children Eur Journal Clinical Nutrition Volume 50

Baltazar, J., Solon, F.S. , (1988) Disposal of faeces of children under two years old and diarrhoea incidence: a case-control study International Journal Epidemiol Volume 18(4-2)

Baltazar, J., Briscoe, J., Mesola, V., Meo, C., Solon, F.S., VanDerslice, J., Young, B. , (1988) Can the case-control method be used to assess the impact of water supply and sanitation on diarrhea. A study in the Philippines Bulletin World Health Organization Volume 66(5)

Solon, F.S., (1986) Family welfare through improved health care JOICFP Rev Volume 12

Solon, F.S., Guirriec, R., Florentino, R., Latham, M.C., Williamson, D.F., Aguilar, J. , (1985) Fortification of monosodium glutamate with vitamin A: The Philippine experience Food Technology Volume 39

Solon, F.S., Florentino, R., Arnold, J.C., Engel, R.W., Aguillon, D.B., Tandez, A., Zamora, P.P., (1985) The Bulacan nutrition and health study: Part 1. Baseline socio-economic and related characteristics of subject families and their impact on the nutritional health of infants Ecol Food Nutrition Volume 16

Solon, F.S., Florentino, R., Arnold, J.C., Engel, R.W., Aguillon, D.B., Tandez, A., Zamora, P.P. , (1985) The Bulacan nutrition and health study: Part 2. Food, immunizations, sanitation and education as interventions to improve the growth of infants Ecol Food Nutr Volume 17

Solon, F.S., Florentino, R., Arnold, J.C., Engel, R.W., Aguillon, D.B., Tandez, A., Zamora, P.P. , (1985) The Bulacan nutrition and health study: Part 3. The cost of nutrition and health interventions and their combinations in relation to their effectiveness Ecol Food Nutrition Volume 17

Solon, F.S. , (1983) The solution does not lie primarily in the health sector World Health Forum Volume 4(1)

Solon, F.S., (1982) Food and nutrition planning in the Philippines Philippine Development Volume 9(19)

Solon, F.S. , (1982) Total family health care Filipino Fam Physician Journal Volume 20(2)

Solon, F.S., Latham, M.C., Popkin, B.M., Fernandez, T.L. , (1980) Control of vitamin A deficiency in the Philippines Food Nutrition Bulletin Volume 6(2)

Solon, F.S., Fernandez, T.L., Latham, M.C., Popkin, B.M., (1979) An evaluation of strategies to control of vitamin A deficiency in the Philippines American Journal Clinical Nutrition Volume 32

Solon, F.S., Fernandez, T.L., Latham, M.C., Popkin, B.M. , (1979) Planning, implementation and evaluation of a fortification program Journal American Diet Association Volume 74

Solon, F.S., Popkin, B.M., Fernandez, T.L., Latham, M.C., (1978) Vitamin A deficiency in the Philippines: A study of xerophthalmia in Cebu American Journal Clinical Nutrition Volume 31

Solon, F.S., Rueda, J.U., Guirriec, R.M., Florentino, R.F., Ebba, T., Santos, M. , (1976) Flavored vitamin A-enriched oil for malnourished children Philippine Journal Nutrition Volume 29(4)

Solon, F.S. , (1975) National nutritional policies and programs Journal Philippine Fed Priv Med Prac Volume 24

Solon, F.S., (1971) Experience in the training of medical interns and nurses in the delivery of health care in the Philippines Phil Hospital Assoc Journal

Solon, F.S. , (1970) Rural Internship in Community Medicine Santo Tomas Journal Med Volume 25(4)

Solon, F.S., (1969) Food and food values South Med Journal Nutrition Volume 22(2)

Risonar, M.G.D., Tandang, C.A., Tengco, L.W., Rayco-Solon, P., Solon, F.S. , (2006 ) Final Report: Single and multiple planting of tropical indigenous vegetables in different soil media and watering conditions. Taguig: Nutrition Center of the Philippines NCP

Risonar, M.G.D., Rayco-Solon, M.P., Wambangco-Tengco, L.S., Solon, F.S. , (2005) Final Report: Iron status of selected anemic schoolchildren in Balete, Batangas before and after 6 months of weekly iron supplementation. Taguig: Nutrition Center of the Philippines NCP

Risonar, M.G.D., Rayco-Solon, M.P., Wambangco-Tengco, L.S., Solon, F.S. , (2005) Final Report: Iron status of selected anemic schoolchildren in Balete, Batangas before and after 6 months of weekly iron supplementation NCP

Bolima, A.A., Tengco, L.W., Solon, J.A.A., Rayco-Solon, M.P., Solon, F.S., (2005 ) Final Report: The effect of vitamin A-fortified pandesal on the iron and anthropometric status of anemic schoolchildren NCP

Bolima, A.A., Tengco, L.W., Solon, J.A.A., Solon, M.P.R., Solon, F.S. , (2005) Final Report: The effect of iron-fortified pandesal and weekly iron tablet supplementation on hemoglobin concentration and anthropometric status of anemic schoolchildren. NCP

Solon, F.S., Risonar, M.G.D., Rayco-Solon, M.P., Wambangco-Tengco, L.S., (2005) Final Report: Iron status of anemic schoolchildren in Compostela, Cebu before and after 7 months of weekly iron supplementation NCP

Solon, F.S., Solon, J.A.A., Bernardo, A.B.I., Sarol, Jr., J.N., Bercades, L.T., Maglalang, H.C., Tengco, L.W., Bolima, A.A. , (2005) Final Report: The efficacy of pandesal baked from wheat flour fortified with iron and vitamin A in improving the iron status of anemic elementary school children NCP

Solon, F.S., Fajutrao, L.B., Solon, J.A.A., Sarol, J.N., Wambangco-Tengco, L.S., Fermin, L.S., (2003) Final report: Cost-effectiveness of deworming and weekly supplementation in the reduction of anemia among preschoolers: a field test NCP

Solon, F.S., Cristobal, C.C., Wambangco-Tengco, L.S. , (2003) Final report: Stability of iodine in iodized newly harvested salt exposed in simulated market condition NCP

Solon, F.S., Fermin, L.S., Bolima, A.A., Cristobal, C.C., Maglalang, H.C., (2003) Final report: A study on the distribution of food staples in the Philippines coconut cooking oil industry NCP

Solon, F.S., Fermin, L.S., Bolima, A.A., Cristobal, C.C., Maglalang, H.C. , (2003) Final report: A study on the distribution of food staples in the Philippines sugar industry NCP

Solon, F.S., Fermin, L.S., Bolima, A.A., Cristobal, C.C., Maglalang, H.C. , (2003) Final report: A study on the distribution of food staples in the Philippines wheat flour industry NCP

Solon, F.S., Risonar, M.G.D., Bolima, A.A., Fermin, L.S., Tengco, L.W. , (2003) Final Report: The Health and Nutritional Profile of Older Persons in Balete, Batangas, Philippines NCP

Solon, F.S., Fermin, L.S., Bolima, A.A., Pastores, M.C.F. , (2002) Final report: Monitoring of iron in fortified flour in selected flourmills (Phase II) NCP

Solon, F.S., Fermin, L.S., Bolima, A.A., Pastores, M.C.F. , (2001) Final report: Monitoring of iron in fortified flour in selected flourmills (Phase I) NCP

Solon, F.S., Fajutagana, N.S., Fermin, L.S. , (2001) A report on the effect of the nutrition education component of a village nutrition program on the knowledge, attitude and practice of targeted community member NCP

Solon, F.S., Sanchez-Fermin, L.E., Cristobal, C.C., Solon, M.A. , (2000) Final report: Stability of iodine in iodized salt exposed in simulated market conditions NCP

Solon, F.S., Sanchez-Fermin, L.E., Wambangco, L.S., Solon, M.A., (1999) Final report: Iron and vitamin A stability in flour and products NCP

Solon, F.S., Sanchez-Fermin, L.E., Pastores, M.C.F., Cristobal, C.C., (1999) Final report: A Survey of salt retailers in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao NCP

Solon, F.S. , (1999) Fortified pandesal can save many of our children NCP Volume 4:(1)

Solon, F.S., Solon, M.A., Nano, T.A., Limson, M.E.R., Mendoza, O., Sanchez, L.E., Wambangco, L.S. , (1998) Final report: Wheat flour fortification with vitamin A NCP

Solon, F.S., Sanchez, L.E. , (1998) Final report: Stability of Iodine Salt Sold Through the Takal System at Amadeo, Cavite NCP

Solon, F.S. , (1998) Home gardens provide food, income and other benefits NCP Volume 3(2)

Solon, F.S. , (1998) Supplementary feeding improves school performance of children NCP Volume 3(1)

Solon, F.S. , (1997) Nutritional situation of Filipinos NCP Volume 2(2)

Solon, F.S., (1997) Intestinal parasites drain our children's health NCP Volume 2(1)

Solon, F.S., (1996) Food fortification benefits the population NCP Volume 1(6)

Solon, F.S. , (1996) Iron increases productivity of women workers NCP Volume 1(5)

Solon, F.S. , (1996) Protein energy malnutrition is not only lack of food NCP Volume 1(4)

Solon, F.S. , (1996) VAD blinds and kills children NCP Volume 1(3)

Solon, F.S., (1996) Iodine deficiency disorders: a serious public health problem NCP Volume 1(2)

Solon, F.S., (1996) Save children from anemia NCP Volume 1(1)

Solon, F.S., (1996) National Salt Iodization Program: Strategies, challenges and prospects NCP Volume 1

Solon, F.S., (1992) The war against hidden hunger NCP Bulletin

Solon, F.S., (1991) Final report: Pilot iron supplementation for the control of nutritional anemia among pregnant woman NCP

Solon, F.S., Nano, T.C., Isleta, M.F., Sanchez, L.E., Sarol, Jr. J.N. , (1995) Final report: Evaluation of the effect of chocolate milk fortified with iron, vitamin A and iodine on the iron, vitamin A and iodine nutrition status of Grade I-VI pupils in a rural community NCP

Solon, F.S., Nano, T.C., Aran, M.V.J., Isleta, M.F., Sanchez, L.E. , (1994) The salt industry in Visayas and Mindanao NCP

Baltazar, J., Briscoe, J., Solon, F.S., VanDerslice, J. , (1990) Final report: Water sanitation and diarrhea: Comparison of case control and prospective methodologies NCP

Solon, F.S., Solon, M.A., (1992) Study of the Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) NCP

Solon, F.S., Crisostomo, M.E., Mendoza, O.O., Ramos, A.C., Gonzales, J.F.L., (1989) Final report: Iron and food supplementation delivery for pregnant women within the framework of primary health care NCP

Solon, F.S., (1989) Vital information on controlling and preventing iron deficiency anemia NCP Bulletin

Solon, F.S., Ramos, A.C., (1991) Formulating the Department of Health Comprehensive Nutrition Plan CY 1992-1996: A joint undertaking NCP Bulletin

Tanseco, V.O., Solon, F.S., Barlaan, I., De Castro, C. , (1975) Terminal report: Protein-calorie malnutrition in hospitalized Filipino children - epidemiological, biological, clinical factors NCP Bulletin Volume 30(4)

Florentino, R.F., Tanchoco, C.C., Macalalag, A.L., Barba, C.V.C., Flores, M.B.T., Narvaez, D.M., Solon, F.S., Villavieja, G.M., (2000) Nutritional guidelines for Filipinos Food and Nutrition Research Institute

Solon, F.S. , (1990) Handbook on protein-energy malnutrition NCP

Solon, F.S., (1985) Vitamin A deficiency, anemia and goiter, (VADAG) Control Handbook NCP

Solon, F.S., Engel, R.W., Fernandez, T.L., Ruiz, F.S., Soriapa, R.P. , (1978) Barangay Health Aides Field Manual NCP

Solon, F.S., Florentino, R.F., (1977) Physicians Manual on Malnutrition NCP

Solon, F.S., (2002) Progress and challenges in controlling vitamin A deficiency in the Philippines Sight and Life Newsletter Volume 3

Awards:

• International Union of Nutritional Sciences Award, International Nutrition Foundation , 2005 S 21
• Thomasian Outstanding Medical Alumnus Award, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery , UST, 2006
• Outstanding Health Research , Philippine Council for Health Research , 2006
• SunStar's Citizen of 2005 , Reporters & Editors of SunStar Cebu , 2005
• International Nutrition Award, International Union of Nutritional Sciences , 2005
• 100 Most Notable Cebuanos of the Century, Historical Association of Cebu, Inc. , 2000
• Dr. Conrado R. Pascual Memorial Award , Food and Nutrition Research Foundation, 1998
• Fellow , International Union of Nutritional Sciences , 1997
• Service Award of Distinction, University of Santo Tomas , 1996
• Dr. C. G. Gopalan Oratin Gold Medal, Nutrition Society of India , 1995
• Outstanding Achievement , National Science and Technology , 1985
• Dr. Estrella P. De Leon Presidential Award , University of Santo Tomas , 1981
• Golden Stethoscope Award, Philippine College of Physicians , 1981
• Most Outstanding Filipino , Philippine Medical Association , 1978
• Honorary Degree Doctor of Humanities , Southwestern University , 1978
• Most Outstanding Alumnus in Public Health, University of the Philippines College of Public Health, 1977
• Most Outstanding Alumnus, University of San Carlos, 1976
• Most Distinguished Alumnus, University of Sto. Tomas, 1974
• Most Outstanding Alumnus, Letran College, 1974
• Special Achievement Award , Cebu Medical Society , 1973
• National Award on Community Service, Rotary Club of Makati , 1972
• Presidential Citation on Nutrition Work, Philippine Medical Association , 1971
• Centennial Award on Community Service , Faculty of Medicine & Surgery University of Sto. Tomas , 1971
• Science Award for Pioneering in the Establishment of Malnutrition Wards , Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science, 1970
• Most Exemplary Citizen of Cebu in Medicine, Y Men's International , 1969
• Most Outstanding Municipal Health Officer, Association of Municipal Health Officers of the Philippines , 1968
• Award for Community Development, Cebu Medical Society, 1968
• Most Outstanding Physician , Cebu Medical Society, 1961-1962