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Nutrition Champions Abalos and Fresnedi urge NAOs to make PPAN work for nutrition improvement
Mandaluyong City Mayor Carmelita A. Abalos and Muntinlupa City Mayor Jaime R. Fresnedi, two of the nutrition champions in Metro Manila, inspired the nutrition action officers (NAOs) with their messages during the 2nd NAOs’ Regional Conference held online on 23 September 2021. The virtual conference was attended by more than 200 NAOs from the barangays,…
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What to eat for faster recovery from dengue fever
Dengue is an acute viral infection that affects mostly young children and infants. It is manageable with proper diet and medical care. Individuals who suffer from dengue must pay more attention to the diet as it plays a key role in recovery and helps medicines to work effectively. Dengue virus is transmitted by female mosquitoes…
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12 NCR BNS compete for the 2019 ROBNS Award
Twelve (12) City/Municipal Outstanding Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) in Metro Manila competed for the 2019 Regional Outstanding BNS (ROBNS) Award. The BNSs were evaluated as part of the Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation or MELLPI Pro held on June 15-September 10, 2021. The MELLPI Pro is the monitoring and evaluation mechanism for…
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Eat Smart to Keep Your Brain Healthy
The human brain is composed of 70% fat, uses around 20% of the body’s calories and needs plenty of good fuel to keep it healthy and maintain concentration throughout the day. The foods we eat not only affects our body, but also have a big impact on the structure and health of our brains. It…
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RNET determines top performing NCR LGUs and outstanding LNFPs
The Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team of the National Capital Region (RNET-NCR) determined the top performing local government units (LGU) and outstanding local nutrition focal points (LNFP) based on the results of the 2021 Monitoring and Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation (MELLPI) Pro during the online deliberation meeting held on September 15, 2021.For this year,…
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Metro Manila C/DNPCs Association to conduct its annual conference in December
The City/District Nutrition Program Coordinators (C/DNPC) of Metro Manila Association, Inc. will focus its regional conference this year on building food and nutrition resilience in the new normal. Now on its 35th year, the conference is set to take place on December 2-3, 2021.The Association, in cooperation with the National Nutrition Council – NCR, annually…
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NNC-NCR pushes for the integration of ECCD services in the First 1000 Days
The National Nutrition Council – NCR pushed for the integration of Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) services in the first 1000 days of life during the PPAN Movers’ General Assembly held on August 31, 2021. The virtual event was attended by 105 participants composed of nutritionist-dietitians and nutrition action officers from the 17 local…
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NCR-RNET conducts MELLPI Pro in the new normal
The inter-agency Regional Nutrition Evaluation Team (RNET) of the National Capital Region successfully conducted the local government nutrition monitoring and evaluation more commonly known as the Monitoring Evaluation of Local Level Plan Implementation (MELLPI) Pro despite the pandemic. The MELLPI Pro was conducted from June 15 to September 10, 2021, to assess the LGUs’ nutrition…
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Maintain a healthy weight during COVID-19 pandemic
Maintaining a healthy weight by eating a balanced diet and regular physical activity is important for one’s health. Achieving a healthy weight is challenging to many and even more so during this pandemic. Poor quality of diet and sedentary lifestyle during this ‘new normal’ increase the risks for overweight and obesity. Overweight and obese individuals…
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COVID-19 pandemic increases risk of Overweight and Obesity
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has drastically changed our lives. It limits our access to affordable healthy foods, safe and convenient places for physical activity, and social interactions resulting to anxiety, stress, and depression that may affect food intake. Poor diet, sedentary, and unhealthy lifestyle due to the pandemic have increased the risk of…
