Sex: Male

Education:

• University of Sto. Tomas, Manila, Doctor of Medicine, 1956
• Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn., USA, M.S. in Biochemistry, 1962
• Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tenn., USA, Doctor of Philosophy, 1972

Field of Specialization:

Bilological Sciences, Nutrition, Nutrition Research, Nutritional Anthropometry and Biochemistry, Nutritional Assessment and Surveillance, Nutrition Policy, planning and management

Researches:

Florentino, R. et al., (1985) Fish consumption patterns in the Philippines
ASEAN Food Journal Volume 1, No. 2

Florentino, R., Jose, A., (1987) FNRI Researches: Their implication in policy and program implementation
Philippine Journal of Nutrition Volume 39, No. 1 & 2

Florentino, R. et al., (1986) 1986 Situational analysis of children in the Philippines, Fod and Nutrition.
Monograph Seies No. 2

Florentino, R. et al., (1987) Need for food reference materials in Asia
Fresenius Z. Aha. Chem, Volume 326

Florentino, R. et al., (1987) New urban food demand supply and population in the Philippines
FNRI Monograph No.3

Florentino, R.F., Mondala, A.U., (1998) Streetfoods and junkfoods: facts and fallacies
Philippine Journal of Nutrition Volume 45, No. 1-4

Florentino, R., (1986) Knowledge, attitudes and practices in nutrient provision among housewives in Metro Manila
Philippine Journal of Nutrition Volume 39

Florentino, R.F., (1985) The Bulacan Health and Nutrition Study : Part 3: Food, immunization, sanitation and education as interventions to improve the growth of infants
Ecology of Food and Nutrition Volume 17, No. 65

Florentino, R., (1987) Nutrition research gaps addressed to medical schools
Journal of Philippine Medical Association Volume 63

Florentino, R., (1987) Propose height and weight standards for Filipino children, 0-19 years
FNRI Publication, Manila

Florentino, R.F., (2005) Executive Summary: Asian Workshop on Iron Fortification of Foods.
Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition Volume 14

Florentino, R.F., (2005) Proceedings of Symposium and Workshop on Biotechnology-derived Nutritious Foods
Food and Nutrition Bulletin Volume 24

Florentino, R.F., (2005) Executive Summary: Symposium and Workshop on Biotechnology-derived Nutritious Foods
Foods and Nutrition Bulletin Volume 24

Florentino, R.F., (2005) Recommended Dietary Allowance for Southeast Asia
International Life Sciences Institute Southeast Asia Region, Singapore

Florentino, R.F., (1985) The Bulacan Health and Nutrition Study: Part 1. Baseline socioeconomic and related characteristics of subject families and their infant
Ecology of Food and Nutrition Volume 16

Florentino, R.F., (1985 N) Fortification of MSG with vitamin A: The philippine experience
Journal of Food Technology

Florentino, R.F., (1985) The Second National Nutrition Survey: Part B. Antrhropometry, anemia and clinical survey
Philippine Journal of Nutrition Volume 38, No. 2

Florentino, R.F., (1985) Nutritional patterns and adjustments to economic deviation of 1983-1984 among selected households in Metro Manila
Philippine Journal of Nutrition

Florentino, R., (2009) Diet Nutrition and Immunity
Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition

Florentino, R., (2009) Food and Nutrition Safety
5th Asian Conference

Valdecañas, O.C., Florentino, R..F., Pedro, R.A., Vicente, L.M., Maninang, S.S., (1984) Nutritional Patterns and Adjustment to the Economic Deviation of 1983-1984 among Selected Households in Metro Manila
Series 1. Manila: FNRI Monograph

Florentino, R.F, (2009) Recommended Dietary Allowances: Regulatory Perspectives
Nutrition Reviews Volume 56, No. 4

Angeles-Agdeppa, I., Capanzana, M.V., Barba, C.V.C., Florentino, R.F., Takanashi, K., (2008) Efficacy of Iron-Fortified Rice in Reducing Anemia Among Schoolchildren in the Philippines
International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research Volume 078, No. 02

Florentino, R.F, (2002) The Burden of Obesity in Asia : Challenges in assessment, prevention and management
Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition Volume 11, No. s8

Florentino, R.F., E-Siong Tee, Bee-Koon Poh, (1999) Report of a Seminar and workshop on Food-based Dietary Guidelines and Nutrition Education: Bridging Science and Communication
Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition Volume 8, No. 4

Florentino, R.F., Pedro, R.A., (1992) Nutrition and socio-economic development in Southeast Asia
Proceedings of the Nutrition Society Volume 51, No. 1

Papers Presented:

• A Survey of Blenderized Diets in Some Hospitals in Metro Manila, Symposium on Enteral Nutrition, STUH, PGH, MMC and CGH
• The Need for Food Reference Materials in Asia, 11th International Symposium on Biological Reference Materials, Munich, Germany
• Development of Food and Nutrition Research in the Philippines, 1st ASEAN Science and Technology Week, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Anemia in Pregnancy, Echo Seminar of International Association of Maternal and Neonatal Health, Manila
• Food Habits: A Factor for Development in the ASEAN Region, First ASEAN Science and Technology Week, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• An Assessment of Health and Nutrition Statistics in he Philippines, Policy Seminar, NNC/UNICEF
• FNRI Researches: Their implications in Policy and Program Formulation, FNRI/NNC Seminar Workshop, Makati, Metro Manila
• BMI, WC, WHR for the Assessment of Obesity, ASian Congress of Dietetics
• State of Nutrition of Children in the Philippines, UMed Conference, Manila
• Epidemiology of Obesity in the Philippines, PASOO Annual Convention
• Coconut Oil and Cardiovascular Disease in the Philippines, Traditional and Alternative Health Care Convention
• Synthesis: Towards and R & D Agenda on Nutrigenomics,
• Busting the Myths about Water and Beverages, 62nd Annual Convention,Philippine Association of Nutrition
• Shifting the Paradigm: A call to Action against Overweight and Obesity, 15th Annual Convention, Philippine Association for the Study of Overweight an Obesity
• School-based Obesity Prevention, 19th International Congress of Nutrition, Bangkok, Thailand
• Oats for a Healthy Heart, Food and Nutrition Research Institute

Awards:

• Outstanding Individual Council of Health Agencies of the Philippines,  2006
• Thomas Award for Outstanding Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Thomasian in Research University of Santo Tomas, 2006
• 3rd Prize Winner for FNRI-DOST Poster Presentation (R & D), 2006
• 3rd Prize Winner for FNRI-DOST Poster Presentation (S & T), 2006
• Conferred Scientist 4, Scientific Career System, 1984