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Breastfeeding at work is possible
Optimal infant and young child feeding practices provide the child the best protection and nutrition for proper growth and development. As recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), infants should be exclusively breastfed for the first (6) months of life. This means that no other foods, either solid or liquid and even water should be…
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Pasig City distributes nutritious food packs to school children
The city government of Pasig distributed nutritious food packs to school children through its Malusog na Batang Pasigueno Program or MBP as an effort to combat the problem of hunger and malnutrition among students.The program was launched on May 17-20, 2021, in the 44 public elementary and secondary schools in the city. The program is…
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C/DNPC of Metro Manila Association provides COVID-19 medical assistance to members
True to its mission of providing its members with social benefits such as medical, retirement, and survivorship, the City/District Nutrition Program Coordinator (C/DNPC) of Metro Manila Association now provides medical assistance to members infected by COVID-19 virus.In 2019, the Association has approved a resolution authorizing the provision of medical and survivorship assistance and retirement benefits…
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NCR SDOs urged to sustain nutrition actions for school children
One of the population groups most affected by COVID-19 are the school children. Various studies in other countries have shown that the COVID-19 lockdown has worsen the overweight and obesity problem among adults and even in children. The ongoing community quarantine, work-from-home set-up and distance learning scheme have promoted unhealthy eating and sedentary lifestyle. This…
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Prevent Stunting: Ensure good nutrition in the First 1000 Days
The First 1000 days of life, also known as the “golden window of opportunity” is the period wherein good nutrition must be given to mother and child to ensure the child’s proper growth and development. This period starts from pregnancy until the child’s second birthday.However, it is also during this period when growth faltering happens.…
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LGUs urged to scale up nutrition actions during First 1000 Days to prevent child stunting
Child stunting is a complex problem that requires multisectoral and well-coordinated interventions among different sectors and stakeholders. Evidences suggest that nutrition-specific evidence-based interventions should be scaled up to attain 90% coverage to reduce child stunting by 20%. These interventions include iron-folic acid and other micronutrient supplementation for pregnant women and children, promotion of iodized salt,…
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Continuity of delivery of nutrition services is essential during COVID-19
Metro Manila local government units (LGUs) continue to provide nutrition services despite the current pandemic. In an online meeting with local nutrition cluster coordinators and local information management officers on 27 May 2021, participants from the 16 cities and one municipality in Metro Manila confirmed that the delivery of nutrition services is being sustained despite…
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NNC-NCR partners with DAR-Region III, ARBO for implementation of Tutok Kainan
The National Nutrition Council – NCR (NNC-NCR) signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Marketing Agreement with DAR-Region III and ARBO in support of the implementation of Tutok Kainan for Pregnant Women in Metro Manila.The signing ceremony was held on May 20, 2021 at Clark Marriott Hotel, Pampanga witnessed by representatives from DAR-Region III and…
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Prevent iodine deficiency and thyroid disorders, use Iodized salt
The simplest, effective, and cheapest way to get away from iodine deficiency and thyroid diseases is the consumption of none other than — iodized salt!Based on the 2018-2019 FNRI-DOST Expanded National Nutrition Survey, 2 out of 10 pregnant mothers are iodine deficient. Poor iodine levels during pregnancy can threaten the baby’s mental health and in…
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Malabon City taps karinderias to provide healthy meals for COVID-19 patients in isolation areas
Recognizing the importance of good nutrition and provision of livelihood assistance in this time of pandemic, the city government of Malabon tapped their partner karinderias to provide healthy meals for COVID-19 patients confined in isolation areas.To date, the city government of Malabon operates five (5) isolation facilities to prevent the spread of the virus and…
