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RONDA-1 Officers and Members Gather for First Regular Meeting
The Regional Organization of Nutrition Development Advocates, Inc. of Region 1 (RONDA-1, Inc.), together with the National Nutrition Council Region 1, held a meeting on Tuesday afternoon, February 27, via Zoom to discuss the organization’s next steps for nutrition development in the region. Opening the meeting, OIC Kendall Pilgrim Gatan expressed his gratitude to the…
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NNC 1,NDAP LU joins Ka-heartners CHD1, ITRMC for Hearts Month 2023 Celeb
20 February 2023- The National Nutrition Council- Region Office and the Nutritionist-Dietitians Association of the Philippines-La Union Chapter (NDAP-LU) joined the Department of Health-CHD1 and Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center (ITRMC for the Heart Month 2023 Culminating Celebration at Saint Louis Colleges (SLC) Gymnasium, City of San Fernando, La Union in partnership…
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Lupang Ilocos BNS Federation Inc. convene for 1st Regular Meeting
LAOAG CITY, ILOCOS NORTE- The Lupang Ilocos Barangay Nutrition Scholar (BNS) Federation, Inc. conducted their first regular meeting, under the leadership of Mr. Darwin F. Tumbaga, newly elected Federation President, on February 15, 2023. Part of the meeting were the presentation of the 2022 federation accomplishments and turn-over of Lupang Ilocos BNS Fed. Inc. files…
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Iodine: How it is tested in table salts
Iodine is an essential mineral which is commonly found in seawater and soil. It is useful for brain development and prevention of thyroid disease like goiter. Common sources of iodine are seafoods, table salt, dairy, tuna, and eggs. Table salt is one of the common sources of iodine if it is fortified. However, some salt…
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NNC1 holds Online Nutrition Forum for Local Nutrition Committees
The National Nutrition Council Region 1 (NNC1) successfully spearheaded the two-day online nutrition forum for local nutrition committees of Region I on 26 and 31 January 2023 thru zoom attended by more than a hundred Nutrition Action Officers (NAOs) and members of the Local Nutrition Committees (LNCs). The said forum focused on the updated guidelines…
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“Sustained and Strong Collaborative Efforts of the PNC is the Key”
Pangasinan, the third biggest province in the whole Philippine Archipelago and the largest in Region I, is comprised of 44 municipalities, 4 cities (Dagupan, San Carlos, Urdaneta and Alaminos) and 1,364 barangays. It has six (6) Congressional Districts with Lingayen as the Provincial Capital.
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“Sustainability of the First 1000 Days Strategies to address malnutrition”
The continuing “Mayatten Tatta” agenda of this administration has maintained its focus on positive changes in public health and safety, particularly in the field of nutrition. The Local Chief Executive together with the City Nutrition Council’s passion, dedication and resourcefulness contributed to the success of the nutrition program implementation in the City of Urdaneta. We…
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“Active Cooperation of all concerned stakeholders ensures success provision of nutrition services”
The City of Alaminos, home of the Hundred Islands, is located in the Western part of the Province of Pangasinan. Blessed with about 20 km of shoreline, the City is one of the major bangus and fish producers & suppliers in Northern Luzon. Along with this, the city also boasts vast tracts of fertile land…
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THE JOURNEY TOWARDS GREEN A STORY OF THE MUNICIPAL NUTRITION COMMITTEE (MNC) BURGOS, ILOCOS
They say that dedication and hard work pays off. They also say that if you find a job you enjoy, you will never have to get weary of it. For Burgos, Ilocos Norte, such is the case. We are always grateful to the National Nutrition Council and the Regional Nutrition Council for recognizing the efforts…
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“Bayambang’s Municipal Nutrition Committee: All-Out Against Malnutrition”
Tasked with helping our constituents meet their nutritional or dietary needs, Bayambang’s Municipal Nutrition Committee sees to it that everything is based on a solid plan and the implementation is well-executed, followed by close monitoring and evaluation to ensure a sustainable strategy. Foremost, there is the three-year Local Nutrition Action Plan upon which are anchored…
