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BNCs in CAR Reskilled on Proper Breastfeeding Practices
In observance to the National Breastfeeding Awareness Month celebrated every August, the Cordillera Barangay Nutrition Scholar Federation Association Inc. (CordiBNS Federation) in partnership with National Nutrition Council Cordillera Administrative Region (NNC-CAR) conducted a webinar on “Reskilling the Barangay Nutrition Committee: Tulong-tulong para sa first 1000 days of life,” to discuss the important key messages on…
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Stunting Reduction: A Priority
There is a need to address the crisis of stunting in the country. Stunting, as stated by the World Health Organization (WHO), is one of the most significant impediments of human development. It is an outcome of inadequate nutrition and repeated bouts of infection during the First 1,000 days of life. It affects around 162…
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Two-day 2022 Nutrition Month webinar series concluded
The two-day 2022 Nutrition Month Webinar Series titled “Nutrisyon, Katuwang sa Pagbangon: Transitioning to a Better New Normal” organized by the National Nutrition Council-Cordillera Administrative Region (NNC-CAR) concluded on July 19, 2022 via Zoom. With over 315 participants on Day 1 and over 260 participants on Day 2, the webinar series imparted knowledge and learning…
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MELLPI Pro in CAR to commence in August, nutri champs to be recognized
The Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation (MELLPI) Pro in the region will commence next month, August 2022. This was firmed up by the Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET) members composed of representatives from the different Regional Nutrition Committee (RNC) member agencies during the virtual 2022 MELLPI Pro for Provinces Orientation cum RNET…
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Baguio locals, tourists receive free nutrition services for a day
Over 160 Baguio locals and tourists were provided with free nutrition services during the one-day Nutrition Month Caravan held on July 23, 2022 at the Melvin Jones Grandstand. Said caravan was a collaboration between the Department of Health Center for Health Development-Cordillera Administration (DOH-CHD-CAR), National Nutrition Council (NNC)-CAR, and Nutritionist Dietitians’ Association of the Philippines-Baguio-Benguet…
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NNC-CAR leads Nutrition Month celebration in the region
The National Nutrition Council-Cordillera Administrative Region (NNC-CAR) enjoined all its partners including Local Government Units, Regional Line Agencies, government offices, private sectors, and the general public to celebrate the 48th Nutrition Month. The COVID-19 pandemic has made a huge negative impact on nutrition such as disruptions in delivering nutrition and related services, and increased hunger…
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Food and Nutrition Security
In order to have a healthy and vibrant nation, citizens must be fed with the right food at the right proportion. Food and nutrition security is achieved if adequate food (quantity, quality, safety, socio-cultural acceptability) is always available and accessible to all and that individuals satisfactory use and utilize that food to live a healthy…
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Boosting the Immune System
For every food intake we make, our body absorbs nutrients. Food groups are classified into three: Go Foods (Energy-giving) which include rice, root crops, noodles, bread, cookies, oatmeal, fats & oils, Grow Foods (Body-Building & Repair) which include meat, poultry (eggs, chicken), legumes & milk, Glow Foods (Body-Regulating) which include fruits, water & vegetables. Nutrients…
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TK DSP in Apayao to commence on April 18
The Tutok Kainan Dietary Supplementation Program (TK DSP) in Apayao will commence on April 18, 2022. This was agreed during the online Preparatory Meeting held on April 12, 2022 attended by the Provincial/Municipal Nutrition Action Officers (P/MNAOs) of Apayao, District Nutrition Program Coordinator, representatives from the different municipalities of the province, and NNC-CAR staff. Though…
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Getting to Know NNC-CAR (It’s Profile and Upcoming Activities)
National Nutrition Council, abbreviated as NNC, is an agency responsible for creating a conducive policy environment for national and local nutrition planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and surveillance using state-of the art technology and approaches. As mandated by law (PD 491), NNC’s functions include: a) formulation of national food and nutrition policies and strategies and…
